Read this before you spiral into a Google hole about whether you need to touch your toes.
So you’re considering walking into Soul Shine for your very first yoga class. Maybe you’re excited, maybe you’re sweating bullets, maybe you’re picturing a room full of bendy cultists silently judging you. Spoiler: None of that is real. (Except maybe the sweating. That’s legit.)
The Questions We Know You're Asking
"What the hell do I wear?"
"Will I be the only one who can't touch my toes?
"What if my body makes weird cracking sounds that echo through the silence?"
Good news: You are absolutely not alone.
Better news: We're here to make your first class way less intimidating (and probably way more fun than you're expecting.)
What to Wear
Don’t overthink it. If you can move, breathe, and not accidentally flash your neighbor, you’re good.
Leggings, sweatpants, basketball shorts, whatever. If you show up in jeans, we’ll assume you lost a bet.
What to Bring
Yoga mat (or we've got extras for sale
Water bottle (hydration is sexy)
An open mind
Shoes and ego stay at the door. Seriously. The mat is a drama-free zone.
What Happens When You Arrive
Check in: Say hey. First time? Tell us. We love new people!
Waivers: Standard "don't due us" forms. You can fill out online before class.
Find a Spot: Throw your mat down wherever feels good.
Meet your teacher: They’ll say hi, ask about injuries, and make sure you’re not about to spontaneously combust.
During Class
Go at your own pace. There’s no gold medal for Most Flexible Human.
Zero judgment. Everyone was a stiff, confused newbie once.
Bodies make noises. All kinds of noises. Popping, cracking, farting, weird gurgles…it’s all normal. Nothing to be embarrassed about. If your body decides to sing the song of its people, we just roll with it.
After Class
Wanna chat? Stick around. Want to Irish goodbye out the door? You do you.
Odds are, you’ll feel at least 37% better than when you walked in. That’s basically science.
FAQs
Do I have to be flexible? Not even a little. That’s why you start yoga.
Do I need to know the poses? Absolutely not. That’s our job.
What if I’m nervous? Congrats, you’re normal.
Can I bring a friend? Of course! And during Soul Shine’s Friendsgiving (through Nov 14th), your buddy comes free!
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to look or act like a yogi, know Sanskrit, or identify as a “spiritual being having a human experience.” Just show up as you are—messy, anxious, sore, or hyped.
We can’t wait to meet you.