Treehouse Yoga | Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

I have zero experience.
Which classes are for beginners?

All of our classes are beginner-friendly and flexibility is not a requirement! However, if you really have zero yoga practice, we recommend you join the Yin Yang Flow, Slow Flow, or Hatha-Vinyasa classes. These are the best ones for complete beginners. You may check out the schedules by clicking BOOK ONLINE on the header anywhere on this website.

There are a lot of props at the studio that can help you with your practice. Our teachers will show you how to use these equipment to make yoga accessible to you. We also recommend coming in early so our teachers can demo some modifications to make your practice safe.

Do I need to make a reservation?
Can I just walk in to join a class?

Since we can only comfortably fit 18 mats inside our studio, we require all our students to book ahead of time and prepay for their slot. All reservations are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in a specific class or course payment terms, and you may make changes up to 1 hour prior to class. Walk ins are discouraged because our classes tend to get full. Your online reservation guarantees that there will be space for you and your mat when you arrive in class.

AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - We no longer accept walk-in/unregistered/unpaid students in class. Please pre-pay and pre-book your class 1 hour before it starts. Cash payments are also no longer entertained at the studio. Kindly read our updated Terms and Conditions.

What should I wear? What should I bring?

Wear light, stretchy (but not too loose) clothing in which you can move easily—but can provide the cover appropriate for you when moving through postures. This is so you won't have to worry about fixing your clothing during class.

For women, we recommend wearing leggings or tight-fitting shorts and a t-shirt/tank top/sports bra with sweat-wicking cloth, while the men can wear a sweat-wicking shirt or tank top, basketball shorts, cycling shorts, or workout leggings. We normally practice barefoot, but if you prefer to wear socks, please use non-slip ones.

We encourage everyone to bring their own mat, towel, water bottle, and other props you think you may need. We have yoga mats, blocks, and pillows available at the studio, and while we constantly sanitize these, please use at your own risk.

For Meditation/Recentering Practice classes, we may or may not turn on the airconditioner, depending on the weather, and we don't sweat much in these sessions. These classes offer mostly stretching and staying low on your mat. You may bring blankets and pillows and you may come in warmer clothes.

How do I prepare for a class?

Our classes are 75 minutes/1 hour and 15 minutes long. Here are some pointers to prepare for class:

Aim to arrive at least 20 minutes early to get settled. This will allow enough time to find a parking slot, meet the teacher, and to get grounded before class starts.
Come to class hydrated; don't try to play catch up with drinking water during class or chug a lot of water right before class.
Avoid large meals up to three hours prior to class. Expect that there will be a lot of movement involving the core muscles, such as folding forward or twisting the torso.
If new, you may want to set up in the back row so you can follow students who practice regularly. Our teachers will demo the poses, but not for the duration of the entire class.
Mindfully listen to the teacher's guidance as they describe the movements. He or she will provide cues to help you come safely into and out of the poses, and may verbally or visually correct positions of your major joints, hands, and feet from time to time. This is to ensure that you are being kind to your body and to avoid unnecessary exertion.
Feel free to take a break or skip a pose or two if practice becomes too challenging for you physically or mentally. Rejoin the group once you are ready.

Do you have parking space?

Our building has 5 parking spaces on a first-come-first-serve basis. Parking can be tricky on some days and it is never guaranteed, so if you are from the area, we suggest taking a bike or other means of transportation so we can free up the parking slots for those who are not from BF Homes.

In case you are bringing a car with you, please be mindful with your parking so others may use the slots beside you. Also, please make sure you are not blocking any other vehicle, including motorcycles, and that you have asked for permission from other establishments if you are using their parking slot.

What are the practice policies and studio etiquette?

We aim to provide a safe space for everyone in the community, and we would appreciate if you abide by the following policies and studio etiquette:

All our teachers are vaccinated and boosted from COVID-19. In case you are not, please manage your own risk.
Our classes are open to students 18 years old and above. If you have children below 18 who wish to try yoga, kindly schedule a private session or consult with any of our teachers.
Currently, class size is limited to 18 mats, and we conditionally allow walk-in students into the class. Please schedule and pay online.
Please be on time. For safety purposes, we may close the gate 5 minutes after the class starts (i.e. if the class is scheduled at 7:00 PM, we may close the gate at 7:05 PM), especially for night classes.
Treehouse Yoga is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please consider not bringing your valuables with you into the studio.
Make sure your devices are on silent or airplane mode when entering the studio. Kindly turn off the vibrate function as this can still be distracting, and be mindful of any phone alarms you may have activated.
Please be considerate of other students' space when setting up your mat. If you come in with students already in the room, please lay down your mat quietly especially when students are already trying to get into a calming mood.
We start all our classes with a centering meditation piece. If you come in late, please refrain from entering the room when the centering session is ongoing so you don't disturb the others. The teacher will signal when you can already enter, usually when the warm up is about to begin. You may join the class discreetly and with the teacher's approval up to 15 minutes after it has officially started.
You may skip a pose or a sequence or modify them for depth; however, we would appreciate it if you do not deviate too far from the teacher's instructions. Coming to a different flow creates unnecessary distraction and can break the collective energy of the class.
Please observe silence in class, or when waiting for a class to start or finish.
If you need to step out of the room while the class is ongoing, please do so discreetly so as not to disturb the other students.
If you need to leave before savasana or the closing meditation, please inform the teacher before the class starts so she can tell you when you can step out before starting the final resting pose. Kindly do so quietly.
If you plan to shower after class, please inform the teacher prior. Our teachers will close and lock the studio 15 minutes after class is done.

Are we allowed to take photos and videos or use our mobile phones in class?

We have a strict NO PHONES ON THE FLOOR policy at the studio. You are allowed to take photos and videos AFTER class, but NOT during the class proper. While we respect that we all have different intentions for practicing, let us also be mindful and consider the privacy and intentions of other students.

Most teachers will also invite you to take a class photo. You may or may not join this post-class activity.

Can I pause or transfer an active /used package?

Yes, you may, in cases of travel, illness, and other unforeseen circumstances. To do so, just send us a message through any of our customer touchpoints. However, we can only freeze your active package a maximum of 30 days, so please be mindful of your package use. All paid packages are non-refundable.

Packages that have been activated can no longer be transfered. If the package has been purchased already, yet unused, then yes, we can facilitate transfer of the package to another owner.

I am pregnant, have some physical limitations, an ailment, or an injury. Can I still attend your regular classes?

While we believe that yoga is for everyone regardless of the circumstance, we recommend consulting your doctor first regarding your condition. In special cases, we do have Yoga Therapists and Prenatal Yoga Teachers in our roster of teachers and we can schedule a reduced-rate assessment session for you. Kindly get in touch with us with all the details pertaining to your case.

Don't see your question here? Kindly send us an email through info@treehouseyogaph.com and we shall reply within 24 hours.