Good questions
What to expect, what to bring, and how a Sunhouse class is put together.
Your first class
What happens in a Sunhouse class?
Every class has the same four parts, in the same order:
- Mantra. We open with a chant or a single seed sound.
- Breathwork. A pranayama technique chosen for that class.
- Asana. The physical practice, which varies the most from class to class.
- Meditation with mudras. We close seated, with a hand gesture to focus the mind.
You never have to chant out loud. Listening counts.
I’m new. Which class should I take first?
Root or Sunrise Salutations. Both are open to all levels and give you a feel for how we teach. If you want to understand the ideas behind the practice, come to Yoga Foundations on the last Sunday of the month.
When should I get there?
Ten minutes early for your first visit, so we can show you around and set you up with props. After that, five minutes is plenty. Doors close when the mantra begins.
What should I bring?
Yourself and a water bottle. Mats, blocks, straps, bolsters and blankets are all here and cleaned after every class. You are welcome to bring your own mat.
What should I wear?
Anything you can move and breathe in. Layers help: the room is warm in the afternoon sun and cooler at Deep Flow.
The Chakra Series
Do I need to take the series in order?
No. Each class stands alone. Some people work up from Root to Crown over a week, others come to the same one every week. Both are good.
Do I need to believe in chakras?
Not at all. Think of the chakras as a map: each class uses one as a theme for its breath, poses and meditation. The yoga works whether or not you use the map.
What is a mudra? And a seed mantra?
A mudra is a hand gesture held during breath or meditation. A seed mantra (bija) is a single sound linked to each chakra, such as LAM for the root. We teach both in class; you do not need to know them beforehand.
Booking & pricing
How do I book?
On the calendar or in the Sunhouse app. Book up to two weeks ahead. We keep two mats in every class for walk-ins.
How much does it cost?
Drop-in $28. Five classes $130. Ten classes $240. Unlimited membership $165 a month. New students: two weeks unlimited for $49. Monthly events are priced separately.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel up to 12 hours before class for a full credit back to your account. Later than that, or if you do not show, the class is used.
The studio
Where do I park?
Free street parking on Signal Street and a public lot one block south on Ojai Avenue. Bike racks are out front.
Is the room heated?
Only by the sun. The west windows warm the room on afternoons; in winter mornings we run gentle radiant heat.
Do you offer private sessions or hire out the studio?
Yes to both: private and small-group sessions with any of our teachers, and the room for workshops and gatherings. Get in touch.
Something else?
Write to us and a teacher will answer, usually the same day.
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