Things you might be wondering
If the answer isn’t here, message 小英 on LINE. She usually replies quickly.
Coming for the first time
I’ve never done yoga. Can I come?
Yes — the Beginners’ Course exists for exactly this. You do not need flexibility or fitness first. The first class starts with breathing and basic standing poses, using blocks and ropes for support.
What should I wear and bring?
Something you can move in that stays put — no need to buy yoga clothes. Close-fitting is better: both you and the teacher need to see the line of the body to know whether a pose is right. Shorts that leave the knees visible work best, and warm leggings in winter. Avoid underwired bras, which get in the way of the breath; the studio also sells practice shorts. Mats, blocks, ropes, bolsters, blankets and chairs are all provided, so you bring nothing to the studio — the online class is the exception, since at home the props are yours. We practise barefoot. Try not to eat a large meal in the two hours before class.
How early should I arrive the first time?
The room opens 20 minutes before class, so come 10 to 20 minutes early: change, get your bearings, and tell the teacher about your body — old injuries, surgery, high blood pressure, pregnancy, or anything that is hurting this week. Please don’t arrive earlier than that; we need the time to set the room up.
What makes Iyengar yoga different?
It emphasises alignment, staying in a pose long enough to observe it, and the use of props. The pace is unhurried but detailed — which is why it works for older bodies and for people practising around an injury.
How classes work
How many people are in a class?
A maximum of 12. Classes are kept small so that the teacher can actually see every body in the room, and remember each one.
How does the online class work?
The Wednesday evening class runs in the studio and on screen at the same time, so you can practise from home. A recording is released each week and stays available for a limited time, so missing one Wednesday does not put you behind.
What is the difference between enrolling and booking?
Enrolling is a once-a-term thing: choosing a class and paying for a pack. Booking is per class: reserving one of the twelve mats before each session. You enrol first, then book.
How many classes do I have left?
There is a lookup on this site — enter your name and the last four digits of your phone number. The record is maintained by 小英 herself, so if it does not match your own count, message her on LINE.
Policies
How do I cancel if I can’t come?
Use the cancel link in your booking confirmation email — the seat frees up immediately for someone else, and there is no form to fill in. Cancel more than 3 hours before class and it does not cost you a class; cancel later than that, or simply not turn up, and it counts as used. If something unusual happens, message 小英 on LINE.
Can I make up a class I miss?
Yes. Pick one regular class and stay with it where you can. To take a week off, cancel through the link in your booking confirmation email, then make the class up within the same term (2026-09-14–2026-12-03). Book the make-up seat online like any other class.
Can a Beginners’ Course student make up in a different class?
Yes. The Beginners’ Course is 75 minutes, so making it up in a 90-minute class (Gentle, Foundation or the online class) costs an extra NT$75 per session.
Do class packs expire?
Yes. All classes must be used within the term — 2026-09-14 to 2026-12-03.
Can I get a refund, postpone, or transfer?
Classes must be completed within the term. Except in special circumstances they cannot be postponed, refunded or transferred. If something unusual comes up, talk to 小英 directly.
What happens if class is cancelled?
If the Hualien County Government announces a closure — a typhoon, for instance — that class is pushed back by one week. Any other planned closures are announced on LINE in advance.
I have an injury, surgery or pregnancy — can I practise?
Usually yes, but you must tell the teacher first — props exist precisely to work around these things. If a doctor has told you to avoid certain movements, follow that advice and let the teacher know.
Confirmed at booking
Health disclosure and practice agreement
You will be asked to confirm this when booking. It exists to keep you safer in the room, not to shift responsibility away from the teacher.
- 1 I understand that yoga is a physical practice and that injury is possible.
- 2 I will honestly disclose my physical condition — including past injuries, surgery, chronic illness, high blood pressure and pregnancy, as well as anything that feels wrong on the day — and will tell the teacher if that changes.
- 3 I understand the teacher will observe and offer modifications and props according to my condition; and that during class I am also responsible for looking after myself, adjusting or stopping according to what my body is telling me rather than pushing through.
- 4 If a doctor has advised me to avoid particular activities, I will follow that advice and inform the teacher.
- 5 I understand that classes must be used within the term, and that except in special circumstances they cannot be postponed, refunded or transferred.
- 6 I understand that if I cannot attend I should cancel my booking in advance so the place goes to someone else, and that not cancelling and not attending counts as using the class.
If any of this is unclear, or you cannot honestly agree to it, talk to 小英 before enrolling. The point is to get things said in advance, not to collect a signature.
Studio etiquette, what to wear and where to park are on the studio notes page .