Studio Updates regarding COVID-19

{8/1/2021}

Due to the recent rise in Covid cases and the recommendations put forth by the CDC, we ask that students please observe the following guidelines:

Please wear a mask in the studio at all times when you are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance from others. Masks are optional during active practice at this time as long as distancing is maintained. {Note: If you are not fully vaccinated against Covid19, we ask that you wear your mask at all times including during class.}
Wear a mask during Thai Yoga Therapy appointments or other offerings where you are unable to maintain 6ft of distance.
BYOP (bring your own props) other than blocks. If you do not have a bolster or blanket, you may use ours if you bring a pillowcase or hand towel to cover the prop.
Regular hand washing and hand sanitizer are still being encouraged.
Please do not attend in person classes if you are feeling under the weather.
Note that our increased cleaning and safety measures remain in place including disinfecting floors, blocks, studio mats, and other surfaces between classes and using air purifiers during class.

{5/14/2021}

As of 1:30pm May 14th, 2021, masks are now optional during in-person classes!

We will continue to take certain precautions and slowly allow increased capacity in our studios.
We still encourage physical distancing as much as possible in the studio.
We encourage you to wear your mask as you come and go.
Our increased cleaning procedures will continue as they have over the past year, prop use will still be limited for awhile longer.
Virtual classes will continue as they have been.

Some students and teachers may prefer wearing their mask and keeping their distance for their own reasons. It is important for all of us to have this awareness and respect each other's boundaries as we begin to gather in the space together again.

{Note: If you are not fully vaccinated against Covid19 you are still highly encouraged to wear masks in public spaces.}

Please text us at 704-951-7107 or email rachael@ontrackyoga.com if you have questions.

{11/23/2020}

It has been so wonderful to have students in the studio again! We have carefully crafted our schedule to add more and different options based students' needs and attendance. All weekly classes are now being offered In Studio + Online, with the exception of Wednesday Lunchtime Yoga Tone + Stretch, which is online only with Jheni, offered remotely from TX!
*Subject to change based on state Covid-19 safety recommendations / mandates.

In order to ensure that everyone has a way to practice yoga that feels safe for them, our entire weekly schedule will continue to be offered online for the foreseeable future. Instructions for joining online classes are listed at the top of the online schedule. Some classes are being offered online only. These are clearly labeled on ScheduleBliss.
NOTE: Be sure when you register for classes that you choose IN-STUDIO if you are joining us in person. The studio classes are listed separately from the online offering as this is the only way to limit attendance for an indoor class. Register ahead as these classes tend to fill up. If you have registered incorrectly and show up to a full class, we will not be able to let you in.

Please respect the physical and emotional safety of your fellow students and teachers by abiding by the following procedures and guidelines. We want to do everything we can so that everyone feels safe and welcome.

procedures / guidelines for attending in-studio classes

-Online registration is required to attend all classes. Our cancellation policy will be strictly enforced due to limited space.

-Please arrive 15 minutes before the class begins so that everyone has ample time to enter and settle in while maintaining a safe distance. Please wait to enter if there are 3 people in the lounge.

-Late entry will NOT be permitted - once the door is locked, we have started class and will not be able to let you in.

-If your class is scheduled in Studio B, you will need to enter / exit through the back door. You can park in the back parking lot (accessible by Municipal Ln.) or park out front and walk around the building through the alley next to the Jack Beagles patio.

-Do not enter the space if you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed on the door or if you have been potentially exposed to COVID-19 recently. (Note: our cancellation charge will not be enforced if your absence is due to illness.)

-Please maintain physical distancing at all times - at least 6 feet apart.

-NEW UPDATE - Masks are required AT ALL TIMES inside the studio, including during class. This is per NC state mandate beginning 11/25/2020.

-Remove your shoes at the cubbies by the front door (or on the back porch for classes in studio B) and take all other personal belongings with you into the studio. Do not linger in the lounge area. Only 3 people should be in the lounge at a time before/after class.

-Please bring your own mat and props, we are not providing any shared equipment at this time. (We have a few available for purchase or rental if needed.)

-Please place your mat in one of the marked "parking spaces" which have been carefully measured to be at least 6 feet apart.

-Hand sanitizer is provided throughout the studio. Our restroom is clean and open, but please limit restroom use if at all possible. Hand washing with soap is, of course, available and encouraged as needed.

-At the end of class, please put your mask back on. You may stay on your mat for a few minutes if you want to chat with your classmates and teacher. Allow some extra time at the end of class for everyone to clear out while maintaining a safe distance.

{10/1/2020}

Our physical now able to open for 1-2 limited capacity classes per day!
NOTE: Be sure when you register for classes that you choose IN-STUDIO if you are joining us indoors. The studio classes are listed separately from the online offering as this is the only way to limit attendance for an indoor class. Register ahead as these classes tend to fill up. If you have registered incorrectly and show up to a full class, we will not be able to let you in.

Procedures / guidelines for attending in-studio classes

-Online registration is required to attend all classes. Our cancellation policy will be strictly enforced due to limited space.

-Late entry will NOT be permitted - once the door is locked, we have started class and will not be able to let you in.

-Please maintain physical distancing at all times - at least 6 feet apart.

-Masks are required at all times inside the studio except when actively engaged in exercise. You may choose to remove your mask during the class or you may keep it on as long as your breathing is comfortable.

-Please bring your own mat and props, we are not providing any shared equipment at this time. (We have a few available for purchase or rental if needed.)

-Please place your mat in one of the marked "parking spaces" which have been carefully measured to be at least 6 feet apart.

{9/1/2020}

Governor Cooper has announced that NC is moving into Phase 2.5 this Friday, which includes indoor fitness facilities opening at 30% capacity.
THAT’S US! :) As of Saturday, 9/5/2020, our indoor classes will be open to the public.
All of our operational procedures will remain the same as the previous update with the following changes:

We no longer have to require a doctor’s note to practice indoors.
We will slowly begin to add more indoor classes onto our schedule.

Our entire weekly schedule will continue to be offered online for the foreseeable future. Instructions for joining online classes are listed at the top of the online schedule. Some classes are being offered online only, some classes are being offered outdoors AND online. These will be clearly labeled on the online schedule.

Procedures for attending indoor classes

-Online registration is required to attend all classes. Our cancellation policy will be strictly enforced due to limited space.

-Please maintain physical distancing at all times - at least 6 feet apart.

-Please bring your own mat and props, we are not providing any shared equipment at this time. (We have a few available for purchase or rental if needed.)

-Please place your mat in one of the marked "parking spaces" which have been carefully measured to be at least 6 feet apart.

{8/23/2020}

As of now we are hoping that Governor Cooper will move us into Phase 3 on 9/11, which should mean that we can begin offering indoor classes to everyone who is comfortable attending at that point. We will still offer all classes on Zoom at that time. Some classes will remain online only.

Until Phase 3 is in place and as long as COVID-19 metrics are still trending downward in NC, beginning Monday, 8/31 we are planning to shift a maximum of 2-4 classes per week indoors for students who have a note from a licensed medical practitioner recommending yoga for their health/mental health. (Read about the NCDHHS exception here) These classes will still be streamed online, as indoor classes of any kind are not recommended for anyone who is considered high risk at this time, and we want to make sure everyone has options that make them feel safe. There will be no more than 6 students to a class, following all of the NCDHHS guidelines for safe operations (and more). We will be doing all the extra cleaning, running HEPA air purifiers before/during/after class, very likely keeping the front and back doors/windows open for better airflow.

Procedures for Attending Indoor Classes

At this time, in order to attend indoor classes you MUST provide On Track Yoga with a note from your healthcare professional stating that you are to practice yoga for health reasons. There will be no exceptions made. Please include the provider’s practice name and contact information. “ ‘Medical professionals’ and ‘health care professionals’ shall include licensed physicians, licensed physician’s assistants or nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, licensed chiropractors, licensed dietitians, licensed respiratory care therapists, licensed psychologists, licensed clinical mental health counselors, licensed occupational therapists, licensed physical therapists, licensed recreational therapists, and licensed massage therapists.” (Full statement to clarify indoor usage here.)

-Online registration is required to attend all classes. Our cancellation policy will be strictly enforced due to limited space.

-Please maintain physical distancing at all times - at least 6 feet apart.

-Remove your shoes at the cubbies by the front door and take all other personal belongings with you into the studio. Do not linger in the lounge area. Only 3 people should be in the lounge at a time before/after class.

-Please bring your own props, we are not providing any props at this time. (We have a few available for purchase or rental if needed.)

-Please place your mat in one of the marked "parking spaces" which have been carefully measured to be at least 6 feet apart.