RE-OPENING NEWS

This week we've been through ALL THE FEELS as we considered how to re-open in a safe & sustainable way for our family, team, and you.

We are excited to announce that we will reopen for in-studio classes on Sat Oct 16th in accordance with current health orders for both staff and students. Bookings are now open in-studio for those that are double vaccinated.

Cautious optimism sums up the vibe here right now after resounding feedback (from last week's survey) that most folks are super keen to get back in the studio.

Below you will find everything regarding memberships, the timetable, bookings etc.

We know that reopening in this way will mean that not everyone can practice with us in person until restrictions ease... however our entire timetable will remain accessible via live-stream.

We are following the current health orders and hope to move forward with empathy, & kindness for each other.

• Our first day back in-studio will be Saturday 16th October.

• If you are double vaccinated and wish to return to the studio to practice, please submit your PDF digital vax certificate here

• You will only have to supply this once via email (the earlier the better) so that Alex can manage this process.

• We have a new 4 hour cancellation window to help us manage reduced capacity.

• Not ALL classes will be offered in-studio initially. Please check the timetable clearly to ensure you are booking the right class.

•To book an 'in-studio' class you will need a current studio pass or membership.

• Masks are required at all times for now. Staff will remove their mask during teaching for clear enunciation & communication purposes.

• QR code checkins are required for every visit.

We love people and we love teaching face to face... but in March 2020 the universe had other ideas and we had to change... fast.

We've now been live-streaming for 566 days straight...

Many of you have found a more consistent rhythm in your yoga practice - haven't had to worry about childcare - and have found a sense of experimentation that might not always feel as easy in the studio setting.

We are so so grateful for our amazing dream team. Renee, Sofia, Kate, Laura, Claire and our incredible admin legends Alex & Rach - thank you so much for getting the job done with so much grace.

Thank YOU for rolling out your mat with us for your messages of support, for turning on your camera or paying it forward for those who were doing it tough.

I think the biggest difference between lockdown in 2020 and this lockdown was that we were more grounded and in a position to try new things.

We added Breathe & Focus classes nearly everyday to help folks stay anchored. Those of you that showed up - did so consistently and it was such a pleasure to share the contemplative nature of yoga instead of just sweating it out.

Two of these classes will continue for FREE both IN-STUDIO and LIVE-STREAM as a a community offering until the end of the year.

Our HIIT classes have been so popular and will stay for the moment via LIVE-STREAM ONLY. If you know your body & mind would benefit from getting your heart rate up and including strength work - then give these a try!

We've run 3 challenges this lockdown, given out a ton of free yoga passes to different folks in the community and started up a studio facebook community group.

We have been SO humbled by the support that you have given each other. We are incredibly grateful to those of you who paid it forward to someone that was doing it tough or suddenly out of work.

This one is a high five to myself and Russ for taking care of our own health, asking for help and committing to stay focussed for the long haul. Last xmas we hired a business coach (cause we were feeling flat and needed help) and in turn we were able to step up and do our best.
With the exception of mums n bubs classes - we were able to keep ALL our team employed at their full rate and generally continue to be a stable place to work despite the chaos of Covid. I am really proud of ourselves - and yep this is my ego speaking - and I'm totally fine with it.

Two years ago - this pic was taken as we were wrapping up our Teacher Training in Bali. After cancelling the program twice - we have now rescheduled for April 2022. Details here.

Stay safe lovelies - and we look forward to seeing you soon online or in-studio.

Love Deb, Russ and The Team