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Covid-19 Response
Covid-19 Coronavirus Response will disrupt our lives and our Yoga.
I am sure you all are concerned with the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s all our responsibility to take the matter seriously and mitigate spreading the virus and save lives.
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate. This is a dynamic situation and the status changes hourly.
Changing our behaviour
I thought this is excellent advice from Graham Medley, Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling. He told BBC Newsnight people shouldn’t act like someone who is avoiding contracting the virus but rather as someone who already has the virus and is trying not to pass it onto others.
Most people have a fear of acquiring the virus. I think a good way of doing it is to imagine that you do have the virus, and change your behaviour so that you’re not transmitting it,” he said.
Don’t think about changing your behaviour so you won’t get it, think about changing your behaviour so you don’t give it to somebody else.”
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus.
A Yoga studio is a community space, and transmission is possible.
COVID-19 policy
For teachers and students at Erling’s Yoga, 7 Arthurs Hill, Shanklin, PO37 6EW
COVID-Secure Social distancing notice for classes.
To comply with Government Regulations and HSE Guidance to enable the safe teaching of yoga at 7 Arthurs Hill, Shanklin, IW, PO37 6EW.
The maximum number of students per class is 3.
No drop-in is allowed only pre-booked.
The small studio is part of an open plan area, with more than enough required space/cubic volume for the practice of yoga.
Please stagger arrival and do not socialise on the premises.
On arrival, you will need to sanitise your hands.
You are required to use your own personal mat and equipment. I can supply a limited amount of equipment which I sanitise after use.
I am adhering to the 2-metre rule and will mark spaces and directions for laying out your mats.
Two patio doors enable excellent ventilation.
Due to increased ventilation in the studio, it may be chillier – bring a blanket and layers.
If you use the toilet, please wipe down door handle, taps, toilet handle and seat afterwards.
If you have Coronavirus symptoms or feel unwell, stay home.
Yoga mats:
We will ensure that our studio mats are wiped down and cleaned after use. However, I would strongly advise that students acquire personal mats and use them exclusively.
Hand Hygiene:
We require that students wash their hands thoroughly (min 20 seconds) before attending class. We will provide hand sanitizers in reception, but these are less effective than hand washing.
Feet Hygiene:
Please wash your feet and ensure they are clean before attending class. Feet and hands touch mats, so this is one of the reasons we are advising students to use their own personal yoga mats. Wear socks if you feel more comfortable.
Practice Respiratory Hygiene:
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Droplets spread the virus. By following good respiratory hygiene prevents the spread of COVID-19.
Don’t attend class:
As we know, COVID-19 can spread in our community, anyone with even a mild cough or low-grade fever (37.3 C or more) needs to stay at home. If you are concerned, visit the NHS website for more useful help.
Cancelled Class:
I think that we have to be sensible and responsible, and could have to cancel classes until the spread of COVID-19 is under control. I am happy to make the call to keep us healthy and temporarily stop classes, and I hope you respect my decision.
Thank you for reading this Erling McCracken
Yoga studio closed.
Hello everyone, students, teachers, practitioners or just anyone interested in our yoga offering.
Humanity is facing a challenging time. We feel we have to be socially responsible to our community and family and the broader community of our Island, our country and the world. To limit the community spread of Coronavirus Covid-19, we have closed our studio and yoga centre for the foreseeable future until the situation changes.
We would like you to remember to find space and time to notice yourself as the organism you are, notice the homeostatic rhythm of life, find some stillness and rest, for a moment. Think of something that ignites that feeling we call love, a sensation in your heart and feel it. Perhaps that changes your next action, to a better outcome, for you and all of humanity.
Om Shanti xxx Erling and Elaine
13 March 2020
Social distancing & Yoga
Social distancing for the foreseeable future means the world of Yoga has moved online because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Zoom is the platform of choice yoga teachers use to continue their work. Online yoga classes is a solution to not being able to attend an in-person class.
What are online yoga classes?
Online Yoga classes are live & interactive Yoga classes where you participate in real-time—shared through a high-quality video conferencing app called Zoom. I can teach you from the comfort of your home using the latest online technology. Welcome to a new brave world of social distancing Yoga.
COVID-19 Social distancing notice for classes.
The world of yoga has moved online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We can continue our yoga practice together, through my online Scaravelli inspired yoga option, and now my yoga classes are online on Zoom.
Online Schedule
Over the coming weeks, I will be launching online yoga content. I think we can assume that its safe, and a responsible response to social distancing for the Yoga community. Perhaps we should consider calling it non-in-person Yoga?
Starting the 15th May 2020
Please feel free to contact me for a call or email.