We thought it would be useful to put a page together full of common questions and their answers including how to navigate the booking system.
Q: What should I wear?
A: comfortable clothings jogging bottoms or leggings and a t-shirt and long sleeve top would be perfect. It is best to layer up for when you may feel a little chilly or too hot! You can wear socks into the studio but take your shoes off in the hall way.
Q: Shall I bring a bottle of water?
A: Absolutely or a cuppa in a flask is always a good idea!
Q: Where are you located?
A: Around the back of the Veggie Cafe on Leeds Road Ilkley up the stairs and through the yellow door.
Q: How far in advance of the class should I arrive?
A: 5 minutes prior to ensure you have props ready! Maybe a little earlier if you want to have chat with your new teacher to make them aware of any injuries or recent surgeries.
Q: Which class suits beginners?
A: All of them but depends on your preference. See the drop down list under ‘Yoga in Ilkley’ to explore the types. Hatha is a great starting point for a beginner.
Q: Can I make a drink when I arrive?
A: We have a kitchenette you can use.
Q: Are there lockers?
A: Yes we have lockers for your belongings during the class. Your belongings are you responsibility.
Q: How much is it?
A: £15.00 drop in, 10 class pass for £120 , 5 class pass for £65.00. Use the Timetable above to book in to any studio class.
Q: Do you have a shower/ changing room?
A: We have a room upstairs you can use to change in before the class or there is the toilet. We don’t have a shower.
Q: Do you have parking?
A: Unfortunately we do not. We are a town centre location.
Q: Can I borrow a mat?
A: Of Course! Mats are available to borrow and mat cleaner for afterwards.
Q: It’s my first time could I come along as a trial?
A: Unless the class is already marked as free the drop in price is £13.00.
Q: Do I have to register all my details to book in?
A: Yes for insurance, health & safety and safeguarding we have to ensure we have full details of participant in the class and we do not accept cash unless agreed before hand.
Q: I don’t receive the newsletter and I would like to?
A: Login to your account on the main menu and click ‘my info’ scroll down and on the left your marketing preferences can be selected to sign up.
Q: I am struggling to navigate mind body to book in?
A: Please email Susie@ilkleyyogacentre.uk or call 07961 898 738 and Susie will talk you through!
Q: I receive too many marketing emails and texts?
A: Login to your account on the main menu click ‘my info’ and on the left deselect or select your preferences.
Q: I can’t find a workshop I would like to attend?
A: From the 27th November all workshops can be found on the general class timetable and for now click ‘Workshops’.
Q: Can I bring my daughter or son along?
A: 16 to 18 year olds are welcome to the classes accompanied by an adult. We have teenagers yoga classes on a Wednesday evening. Alternatively please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate.
Q: Do you do one to one classes?
A: We do, please email Susie with ability, injuries and intentions or check out yoga as a therapy if you would prefer a combination of yoga and therapy.
Q: I am coming to Ilkley for the day with my friends we would like a private yoga class before lunch?
A: This sounds great. Please email Susie to make arrangements.
Q: I have seen you put photographs of your classes online but I am not comfortable with this.
A: Absolutely no problem. If you let susie know before she can let the respective teacher know before hand susie@ilkleyyogacentre.uk
Q: I understand you live stream classes, will I be in the video?
Your teacher will let you know if the class is being live streamed. The camera says on the teacher at the front of the class. Your teacher will also let you now if it is being recorded for on demand later.
Q: I want to book in and pay for my partner but we share an email address or I want to book my family member in and pay for them.…
If you use one email address as a couple add your family member when you register to come along or let us know via email.
Any other questions please email susie@ilkleyyogacentre.uk