Before you come to class

•  Wear comfortable clothes such as shorts, t-shirts, and tights
•  Be prepared to be barefoot
•  Come with an empty stomach
•  Let Maria know if you have any significant health issues or injuries, are pregnant, or are menstruating as special poses are available

Important Notice

The practice of yoga, like any physical activity, involves some risk of injury. You should consult with your physician before undertaking any type of exercise. 

Namaste

Yoga classes often end with the instructor using this beautiful Sanskrit salutation that comes from India. It means: I honor the place in you where the whole Universe resides. And when I am in that place in me and you are in that place in you, there is only one of us.

Yoga Props

Yoga props include sticky mats, blankets, blocks, bolsters, and many other items. You don't need to buy everything right away. However, a sticky mat is a must. Other items can significantly enhance your yoga experience.

With the growing popularity of yoga in the United States, you can now find yoga props in many places: fitness clubs, yoga studios, health food stores, book stores, and so on.

Walk-in Stores in the San Francisco Bay Area

East West Bookshop 324 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041-1297 650-988-9800 800-909-6161 www.eastwest.com

California Yoga Center 541 Cowper Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-947-9642 www.californiayoga.com

Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco 2404 27th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 415-753-0909 http://www.iyisf.org

Mail Order

Yoga Mats 610 22nd Street, Suite 247 San Francisco, CA 94107 800-720-9642 www.yogamats.com	Yoga Props 3055 23rd Street San Francisco, CA 94110 888-856-9642 or 415-285-9642 www.yogaprops.net
Hugger-Mugger Yoga Products 3937 So. 500 W. Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 800-473-4888 801-268-9642 www.huggermugger.com	Barefoot Yoga Co 3785 Balboa Street San Francisco, CA 94121 877-227-3366 415-750-9642 www.barefootyoga.com
Gaiam www.gaiam.com

Yoga Books

Yoga Videos

There are many yoga videos available. However, I can only recommend the ones I have watched and/or where I know the instructor personally. Here is a short list that will help you with the practice of yoga at home: