Yoga is traditionally practiced in bare feet to help us feel stability and connect directly with the ground or mat under our feet. But why else do we remove our shoes before entering a yoga room and beginning our practice?

On a basic level, shoes track in dirt, making the floor unclean. By removing your shoes prior to entering the yoga room, it helps to provide a clean environment in which to practice. The first of the five Niyamas, the moral virtues of yoga, is saucha {purity or cleanliness}. External cleanliness refers to both the physical body and environment. In some cultures and traditions, it’s disrespectful if you walk indoors with your shoes on. The custom of leaving your shoes at the door is a sign of respect.

Removing shoes upon entering a studio or before stepping onto your yoga mat becomes a ritual. This ritual helps to get you prepared to practice and indicates a shift in perspective.

We provide shoe racks near the studio door. Thank you in advance for  respecting  this policy.

Namaste

Yes, after 5 years in our current location, we are moving to a new space!!
When Sara and I first decided to work together, we both had a vision of someday expanding to offer multiple healing modalities under one roof. Our goal has always been to provide a relaxing, healing environment for our students and clients.
Sara Mehringer, the massage therapist that I currently share space with, is opening The BLU ROOM WELLNESS CENTER at 1807 Heritage Hills Dr. on May 1st.  Present Moment will be moving over there as well! In addition to the studio, the Center will offer massage, a meditation room, a naturopathic doctor, and one of 5 Blu Room Ultraviolet Therapy rooms in the country!
We are very excited to bring this center to the community and will be sending out more info about the services offered throughout the month! Construction is finishing up, and my first class there will be the 9:30 a.m. class on Monday, May 1st.
I can't wait for you all to see it and to start offering more classes and events there! Thank you all for being a part of Present Moment!
NAMASTE