Please visit our “Find the Right Class for You” page where you will learn more about the classes offered at Y2 along with an infographic that will guide you to the right Y2 class to meet your needs!

Just show up! Come at least 10 minutes early so you can fill out our new client waiver and get acquainted with our studio space. We offer complimentary towel service and yoga mats for rent along with bottled water and other beverages for purchase. Even if you are just starting out, we can provide you with everything you need to have an enjoyable experience.

We are located in the Cotswold Mall. Park in the lot in front of Panera Bread and Toys & Company and then make your way down the walkway between the two businesses. Y2 Yoga will be directly in front of you, just past Salsarita’s. There’s a giant Y2 Yoga sign above our doors.

Light meals and snacks 1-2 hours before class are typically okay but we recommend avoiding heavy meals or heavily spiced foods in the hours leading up to your practice. Some people prefer to practice on an empty stomach while others need a smoothie, a bar, oatmeal, etc. before class. We recommend trial and error to see what works best for you.

Comfortable, sweat-wicking athletic clothing. Try to avoid cotton t-shirts, tanks or things like sweatpants. Men are usually comfortable in shorts and ladies in shorts or leggings. Oh and take your socks OFF for class! No shoes allowed in the studio and you’ll be more comfortable with bare feet.

We encourage you to bring water with you to keep yourself hydrated (especially if you’re taking a hot class), a towel and a yoga mat if you have one of your own. We also have very nice accommodations, including showers and lockers for personal belongings, so that you may shower or change into something more comfortable after class. We also recommend you bring an open heart and open mind!

We have large locker rooms for both women and men with ample locker storage. Locks are available for rent at the front desk. Please do not bring your things into the studio with you or leave them out in the hall.

You are considered a student if you 22 years old and below and enrolled in grades K-12 or in college obtaining an undergraduate degree.

First, expect to feel a little lost and be okay with that! Remember that every single person in the room had the experience of taking their first yoga class at some point and has been in your shoes. A typical class starts off in child’s pose.  A warm up usually follows, then a flowing sequence, and the a floor sequence. While Y2 teachers do not practice with their students, our teachers guide you through class with verbal cuing and hands-on adjustments.

All classes end in savasana. Which is kind of like adult nap time. You lie quietly with a cold towel over your eyes and let the practice settle in and the mind calm. It’s likely that your mind will be anything but calm…it can take a while to get comfortable with the stillness of savasana. Class usually ends with chanting Om which symbolizes the unification of the body and mind. Chanting Om together creates a powerful energetic vibration that kind of seals the deal on practice, in a sense.

The first class will be the hardest. Each time you come back to your mat you’ll get a better grip on the terminology and postures. Class 10 will feel completely different than class one. If you really want a chance to break it down, we offer private instruction.

At Y2 our teachers do not practice with their students but rather walk around the room offering instruction and assists. This allows them to better feel the energy of classes and to keep an eye out to make sure everyone is staying safe and enjoying class. If you receive an assist, it does not mean that you were doing the posture wrong. The goal of assists are to help you to experience the postures on a deeper level and to become more aware of your place in space and alignment. And don’t worry about how sweaty you might be, our teachers enjoy giving assists and don’t mind sweaty yogis!

We LOVE music at Y2 and we think it has a huge impact in the overall energy and feeling of classes. You may find our playlists to be a little non-traditional but it’s one of the things our regular students love most about us! We play the music loud to help you drown out the thoughts in your head so that you can become totally immersed in what you’re doing and hopefully achieve a state of moving meditation.

Our heated studio is heated to 98-101 degrees and 60% humidity. When you first begin practicing there may be an adjustment period as your body gets acclimated to the heat but stick with it! It’s imperative that you pre-hydrate before class and stay hydrated during. We encourage adding electrolyte powder to your water bottle if you need a little something extra. We sell Ultima Electrolyte Replacement in our retail area. If you do start to feel like you need a break, simply step out of the room. We have water fountains, an ice machine and a bench right outside of the studio!

NO! This is perhaps the biggest myth about yoga. Forget what you’ve seen in magazines or on TV about what yoga students look like. Here at Y2 we welcome students of all shapes, sizes and flexibility levels. Your flexibility will certainly improve with regular practice but it’s not a mandate to start practicing. And just remember, everyone is getting the same benefit from the practice and postures, regardless of flexibility.

If you are injured, it is VERY important that you check with a doctor before starting any new exercise program. Assuming you are cleared for exercise, in addition, please also let teachers know in advance before class so that they can avoid assisting you in certain positions (if applicable) or offer you modifications.

Generally speaking, you should rest any muscle that has been acutely injured until inflammation subsides, but start to gently stretch the tissue to promote elasticity in the muscle. Translation: if you just pulled a muscle, then stay off of it for a few days until the throbbing goes away, and then GENTLY stretch it (meaning at a fraction of normal exertion) until there is no pain in the muscle.

The information provided herein should not be used  for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical conditions. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Yoga is a great place to start in alleviating that pain. Again, please get cleared by your physician before starting a new exercise program. Many of our students experience significant improvement in how they feel in their daily lives after starting a regular yoga practice, especially in regards to low back pain. Here are two tips for making your yoga practice comfortable for your low back…

First tip: if it hurts DON’T DO IT! Yoga should feel good, not bad. There is a difference between feeling discomfort and feeling pain, listen to your body.

Second tip: slightly bend your knees. It is contraindicated to lock out your legs when folding forward at the waist if you have chronic low back pain, OR if you have to excessively round your lower back to achieve the position. Bend your knees and protect your spine!

Yoga classes: Cancel up to 1 hour prior to class. After that, you risk forfeiting pass or $25.00 cancelation fee if on unlimited pass. If using Class Pass (platform) we can early cancel, but client must re-enroll directly via Class Pass. These passes are non-transferrable.

Retail: Retail must be returned within 7 days with tags in place/never used. Account credit only.

Workshops: Full refunds no later than 72 hours prior to workshop. 48 Hours, 50% cancelation refund via account credit. No refunds beyond that timeline.

Teacher Training & Retreat deposits: Non-refundable but applicable to next instance of the event.