In-Person Classes in the Covid-19 Pandemic

In order to comply with the guidance from the CDC and the New York State Health Department, all in person classes will require the wearing of masks, sanitation measures and physical distancing. We are not ready to open for indoor classes yet, but when we do so, we will be sure to let you know. In the meantime, please enjoy our outdoor classes which are available on a DROP-IN basis by purchase of a Punch Pass. Contact Rebecca at northernlightyoga@gmail.com to register you as a customer and get you a link to purchase a pass and reserve your spot. 

Outdoor Class Dates
Sundays, 4:00-5:30 pm: August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27
Mondays, 10:00-11:30 am: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28 
Fridays at 3:00-4:30: September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2

Props required: Students should plan to bring a mat of some kind (or blanket) to use on the ground, a folding chair, blocks or hard-backed books, a strap and perhaps a blanket or two as desired. Lesson plans are designed to minimize the need for prop use. 

Rationale
Timing: We know that many of you are ready to get back to in-person yoga classes. We are too. However, with students currently returning from all over the world to our small community, we feel safer waiting until we see if and how the virus spreads in September before committing to indoor classes. 

Outdoors: Scientific consensus suggests that outdoor activity poses less of a threat for the spread of Covid-19 than indoor activity. We are blessed with a beautiful backyard and the cooler, generally more pleasant weather of the fall for the next couple of months. Thus, it makes sense, in our opinion, to practice outside for awhile. 
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Masked and Social Distanced: Even though transmission risk is lower outside, the CDC recommends  that masks and social distancing be practiced outdoors among non-family unit individuals. We will also need to protect ourselves during arrival and departure. 

Drop-In: We recognize that you are used to planning for sessions and simplifying your registration and payment process. However, the next 6 weeks promise enough uncertainty on our part that we are uncomfortable committing to a session for in-person classes. Sticking to a drop-in model ensures that you will never pay for classes you do not get if sudden changes in plans are dictated by Covid-19, or even bad weather. 

Student Props: While it make take a little getting used to, bringing your own props to class will further reduce the potential for any viral spread. It will also allow us to focus our attention on maintaining excellent sanitation in common use spaces. 
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