Policies
Before Coming to Class
Wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement
Avoid eating heavy meals before class (light snacks 2-3 hours before class work best)
Please refrain from wearing fragrance
Pack water and any personal class implements that you wish to use (props and modification implements are available for use on-site)
We Provide
Inclusive changing rooms
Shoe racks for outdoor footwear (bare feet or traction socks are preferred; outdoor footwear is not permitted inside instruction rooms)
Mats, yoga straps, blocks, blankets, weights, resistance bands, bolsters and other props used in our classes
We have three different kinds of classes
Hybrid are offered in studio AND via Zoom
In studio are in-studio only
Zoom are offered live-stream via Zoom
Injuries/Physical Limitations
Consult your physician before starting any new exercise program
Inform your instructor of any physical or orthopedic limitations at the first class
Feel free to email your instructor through our Instructor Page here.
Make-Ups
Missed online and in-studio classes can be made up at any time during the current session at the same level or lower
You may make up in advance of an anticipated absence or after missing your regular class. You are responsible for making these class reservation changes online before missing your class
All classes must be made up during the current session and may not be carried over to the next session
In-studio classes must be canceled half-hour or more before the scheduled class time.
Drop-in Classes
Drop-in classes are available for any class appropriate to your level of experience
Purchase Drop-in pass here and reserve your single class online or in-studio via our Schedule Page
Drop-in's and partial sessions are a great way to accommodate a busy schedule
You need to be registered and logged-in your account to access any live-stream classes.
Inclement Weather Policy
Our online classes are not cancelled due to inclement weather
If we need to cancel in-studio classes due to hazardous weather, we will place a message on our website www.columbiayoga.com at least 2 hours before your scheduled class. If no cancellation message is found, your class will be held in-studio.
On inclement weather days, in-studio registrants will be switched to Zoom and sent an email 2 hours before class. Check your email for your notification and link. Switch the class to another if you need.
Holidays
The Yoga Center of Columbia is closed for regular classes for one week over July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and for 1-2 weeks over the winter holidays and New Year's.
We do offer workshops (mostly online) and other single-date classes during some of these closures.
Classes will be held on all other holidays during our sessions.
Refund Policy
Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis and may include an administration fee.
No refunds are provided after the close of the current session.
Approved refunds are prorated based on date within a session. For example, refunds granted three-quarters of the way through a session will only be refunded for the remaining future quarter session, regardless of class attendance.