Our Studio Has Been Temporarily Closed as of September 30th 2020

 

We can’t wait until we can be together once again in our beloved space.

In the meantime, feel free to connect with us through our Virtual Zoom classes.

 

THE SCHEDULE

MYBW will continue our commitment to support our community by transitioning to a virtual class schedule, all via ZOOM.  See the full schedule here.

ZOOM

  • We are continuing with virtual classes in support of those who are not yet ready to return to an in-studio practice.
  • You’ll need a smartphone, tablet or computer and an internet connection.
  • Registration closes 10 minutes before class starts
  • The link to the class is texted to you 60 minutes before, and emailed 5 minutes before class begins
  • Check your Junk/Spam folder if you don’t see our email.
  • Add us to your Contact List to ensure the link reaches your inbox. 
  • Select email/text in your account settings.
  • Follow the link to our Zoom Practice Room
  • Feel free to turn off your video, though know that it is very helpful for us teachers to be able to give personalized cues and modifications if we can see you.
  • We record our Zoom classes and email you a link to the recording that is valid for one day. This is not the same link as the live class, and it is sent out shortly after the class concludes.
  • Registration is required for any class you’d like to take, whether you are practicing live or joining us later with the recording.

When We Are Together In-Studio Once Again:

Our commitment to our community (aka Studio Changes)

  • Exceeding local and provincial regulations regarding students health and safety
  • Prohibiting any staff from entering the studio while showing symptoms of COVID-19
  • Deep cleaning all common areas and high touch surfaces before and after each class with Benefect, a plant-based hospital-grade disinfectant.
  • Reducing our in-studio staff to reduce the chance of cross-contamination
  • Staff + Teachers will wear masks unless they are on their mat too, and practice physical distancing always.
  • Class capacity will be reduced to ensure physical distancing for your safety.
  • Open 15-minutes before and close 15-minutes after class.
  • Teachers will not be offering hands-on-adjustments, mouth-breathing practices will not be instructed.
  • Until further notice, showers are unavailable.
  • No fans will be used inside the studio, fresh air will be used for ventilation.

Your commitment to our community (aka Studio Etiquette)

  • Not entering the studio space within 14 days of travel outside Canada
  • Not entering the studio space if you exhibit any symptoms of influenza or COVID-19
  • Not entering the studio space if you have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19
  • Pre-registration is required (no drop-ins). To buy classes, please do so online as much as possible to keep the sign-in moving. For retail purchases, bring your credit card or make sure your card on file is active.
  • Wearing a mask at all times while in the studio (option to remove it while on your yoga mat only).
  • Allow us to screen you prior to entering the space, including a few simple questions and a no-contact thermometer.
  • Proper washing/sanitizing hands before and after class (hand sanitizer provided).
  • No rentals until further notice. Bring everything you need for class ie. a mat, towel, block (or purchase in-house) and water bottle
  • To limit the amount of time spent in the studio, please arrive no more than 10-15 minutes before class, and limit washroom use.
  • Please minimize personal belongings, just bring the essentials.
  • Please follow your teacher’s cue on exiting the studio to support enhanced cleaning measures. This means, for now, no extended savasana.

Other changes:

  • All Memberships suspended for the duration of the closure will be reactivated upon our re-opening
  • Preregistration is required for all classes (no more drop-ins)
  • Canceling your class must be done 30 minutes before class starts to avoid any fees. If you ‘Late-Cancel’ within 30 minutes of class starting, you will be charged $10. If you No-Show you’ll be charged $15 (HST additional). .
  • We will continue to offer virtual classes via Zoom to support students who want/need to practice at home.
  • Please limit your use of change rooms and come as prepared for class as possible. Our All-Gender-Private Changeroom will be available, but our regular changing rooms will be closed to minimize touching surfaces.
  • Props and rentals are suspended until further notice (mat, towel, water jars). Mats, towels, blocks, and pilates balls will be available for purchase.
  • Cashless – please bring a credit card or have an updated one on your file to purchase any props.
  • Classes will not be heated and showers are not in use until further notice.
  • Class size is reduced to 12 to support physical distancing.
  • Students are needed to exit the studio as soon as class ends to minimize congregating.
  • Modified schedule with extra time between classes to minimize bodies in the studio.

 

SIGN THE NEW COVID-19 WAIVER PLEASE

We have shifted significantly to ensure the safety of our entire community. This includes some changes in policies and procedures, as well as a New Liability Waiver, where you will be asked important questions relating to your health and your understanding of the “new normal” we are experiencing together. This waiver will be sent out every 2 weeks. We ask that you please sign this waiver now, and each time we send it, and each time you come across this message, so we can keep our beloved studio space safe for us all and us all accountable to one another. There is no such thing as signing this waiver too many times. Thank you in advance for your support.

 

RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS

Probably our most significant new reality at MYBW is the mandatory reduction of yoga mats allowed in the practice room, in support of physical distancing. This change means that every space in the room is now considered premium real estate when it comes to the financial vitality of the business. This reality leaves us no choice but to enforce some new policies. Considering these new circumstances, every bit of income is needed for the future of MYBW, and we thank you for your cooperation.

  • Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins.
  • Registration opens 7 days before the class’ occurrence and closes 30 minutes before class starts.
  • Need to cancel a reservation? Make you sure do so more than 2 hours prior to class to avoid a Late-Cancel fee of $10 + HST.
  • Any reservations not claimed will incur a No-Show fee of $15 + HST.
  • If a class is full, you can sign up for the waitlist. If a space becomes available, the first person on the waitlist will be bumped into class, and you will be notified by email and text, up to 30 mins before class begins. Please make sure you have your notifications turned on by visiting the My Info tab and selecting all applicable methods of contact to avoid any No-Show fees.
  • Check our Policies Page on our website for more details on late cancellations and no-show fees.
Additionally, we are asking all students to please purchase all passes online to ensure we minimize contact and wait times.

EXTENDING PASSES THAT EXPIRE

  • Time-limited passes (ie. $60 Intro Months, sale passes) will be extended for the entire period that the studio is closed unless you choose to use your pass to take Zoom classes, or decide not to extend to support the studio by buying a new pass. Due to the nature of the software, extensions can only be applied when upon our reopening, so if you have a pass that expires, please email us so we can adjust the dates for you manually.