yoga studio shower option

solaryogi · 09-10-2008, 12:25 PM

Hello

I am starting a yoga studio and have found a space which is super except that it does not have the capacity for showers.

Please help me evaluate how important this feature is by answering the attached poll.

Pandara · 09-10-2008, 02:31 PM

Namaste Solaryogi,

I belief that after yoga one is very inwardly focused and the activity in a shower room would sort of lift you out of that and I am not so sure that is where I would like to be then. Is this where you would like your yogis to be?

From an environmental pov, I am sure most people have a shower or bath at home, isn't that or shouldn't that be enough for a yogi? Lead a simple life and lighten our foot print as far as possible.

Just some thoughts to consider.

A Better Me · 09-10-2008, 04:01 PM

I guess it all depends on they "style" of yoga taught at your studio. The 2 locations I practice at both have shower facilities because they offer "hot yoga". However those that practice in a regular temp room would not use a shower (not that I've noticed).

justwannabe · 09-10-2008, 04:15 PM

for me my concern is the teacher, not the facility.
my .02
I am love, I am peace, I am joy
I am neil

JenW · 09-10-2008, 07:51 PM

Well, I actually really appreciate a shower facility. If you are practising after work and are going home afterwards, no problem. But I sometimes attend morning classes before work and I feel having a shower then is quite important for me.
As said above it depends on the style and the timings of the classes.
Good luck.

**xela** · 09-11-2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JenW

Well, I actually really appreciate a shower facility. If you are practising after work and are going home afterwards, no problem. But I sometimes attend morning classes before work and I feel having a shower then is quite important for me.
As said above it depends on the style and the timings of the classes.
Good luck.

I agree with you, but if the studio is that great I don't think not having showers is going to hinder you that much. My studio doesn't have a shower and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

solaryogi · 09-15-2008, 02:18 PM

Thanks everyone for the feedback.

It's always tricky when one seeks to make money doing what one loves and sticking to the essence of the matter.

Perhaps it is better not to shower after a yoga class. But just to play the devil's advocate....is it better to take a class in the morning and shower directly afterwards so that one may go to work ? Or is it better not to attend the class at all ?

Stated differently...is compromise justified if it brings the gift to more people ? Or must we be rigid and deny granting the opportunity to as many people as would otherwise be turned on ?

Having said all these things, my surveys here and elsewhere and what I have observed attending studios myself lend me to believe that foregoing the shower option is the right choice at this time. And it always does feel good to be minimalist.

Blessings to all
Hany

InnerAthlete · 09-16-2008, 11:51 AM

This brings up the issue of saucha. It is more important for me as a teacher to come to class clean (in all definitions of the word). And there are times (like last night) where a shower is completely appropriate.

However, as a student I rarely use a shower as I can prepare for class before arriving at the studio. If I were coming from work I might want a shower. If I were practicing some very jumpy, sweaty practice, maybe. Generally speaking, from the student perspective, it's not essential.

From the teacher perspective, as long as I can wash my hands and feet I'm happy. A sink will usually do.

Aaron · 09-17-2008, 05:10 AM

Quote:

just to play the devil's advocate....is it better to take a class in the morning and shower directly afterwards so that one may go to work ? Or is it better not to attend the class at all ?

Stated differently...is compromise justified if it brings the gift to more people ? Or must we be rigid and deny granting the opportunity to as many people as would otherwise be turned on ?

To teach many imperfectly.
Or to teach a few masterfully.

Your wallet would prefer the former but I would suggest the latter.

allyse · 10-15-2008, 07:26 PM

shower/no shower wouldn't affect my decision whether to join your studio!

good luck!

View Poll Results: How important is a shower facility to your yoga practice
It is a definite must have !	0	0%
I would be more inclined to choose another studio with showers	1	9.09%
It is nice, but certainly not essential	3	27.27%
It makes no difference to me	7	63.64%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

09-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#2
Pandara sátshata Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 665	Namaste Solaryogi, I belief that after yoga one is very inwardly focused and the activity in a shower room would sort of lift you out of that and I am not so sure that is where I would like to be then. Is this where you would like your yogis to be? From an environmental pov, I am sure most people have a shower or bath at home, isn't that or shouldn't that be enough for a yogi? Lead a simple life and lighten our foot print as far as possible. Just some thoughts to consider. __________________ Blessings & Om's Pandara _____________________________________________ Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realise. - Swami Sivanada

09-10-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
justwannabe pañcashata Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 557	for me my concern is the teacher, not the facility. my .02 I am love, I am peace, I am joy I am neil __________________ I am light, I am love, I am peace, I am kindness, I am happiness, I am here, it is now. I am, and so are you

09-16-2008, 11:51 AM	#8
InnerAthlete Mostly Good Egg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Certified Purna Yoga Teacher - Seattle, WA Posts: 1,078	This brings up the issue of saucha. It is more important for me as a teacher to come to class clean (in all definitions of the word). And there are times (like last night) where a shower is completely appropriate. However, as a student I rarely use a shower as I can prepare for class before arriving at the studio. If I were coming from work I might want a shower. If I were practicing some very jumpy, sweaty practice, maybe. Generally speaking, from the student perspective, it's not essential. From the teacher perspective, as long as I can wash my hands and feet I'm happy. A sink will usually do. __________________ ---- http://www.yogamojodojo.com http://www.teamyoga.com http://www.innerathlete.net/forum

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09-10-2008, 12:25 PM	#1
solaryogi dvi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 2	Hello I am starting a yoga studio and have found a space which is super except that it does not have the capacity for showers. Please help me evaluate how important this feature is by answering the attached poll.

09-10-2008, 04:01 PM	#3
A Better Me sastí Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 60	I guess it all depends on they "style" of yoga taught at your studio. The 2 locations I practice at both have shower facilities because they offer "hot yoga". However those that practice in a regular temp room would not use a shower (not that I've noticed).

09-10-2008, 07:51 PM	#5
JenW vimshatí Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 23	Well, I actually really appreciate a shower facility. If you are practising after work and are going home afterwards, no problem. But I sometimes attend morning classes before work and I feel having a shower then is quite important for me. As said above it depends on the style and the timings of the classes. Good luck.

09-15-2008, 02:18 PM	#7
solaryogi dvi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 2	Thanks everyone for the feedback. It's always tricky when one seeks to make money doing what one loves and sticking to the essence of the matter. Perhaps it is better not to shower after a yoga class. But just to play the devil's advocate....is it better to take a class in the morning and shower directly afterwards so that one may go to work ? Or is it better not to attend the class at all ? Stated differently...is compromise justified if it brings the gift to more people ? Or must we be rigid and deny granting the opportunity to as many people as would otherwise be turned on ? Having said all these things, my surveys here and elsewhere and what I have observed attending studios myself lend me to believe that foregoing the shower option is the right choice at this time. And it always does feel good to be minimalist. Blessings to all Hany

10-15-2008, 07:26 PM	#10
allyse návan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East coast US Posts: 9	shower/no shower wouldn't affect my decision whether to join your studio! good luck!