Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. You don’t need to be flexible to start yoga—the whole point of yoga is to improve your body and mind over time. Hatha Yoga is especially beginner-friendly and designed to be accessible for all levels, regardless of age, ability, or even past injuries. You’ll build strength, balance, and flexibility at your own pace.

Yes—especially in our Hatha Yoga classes. These classes are designed to support healing and help you work through injuries, much like physical therapy. The sequence is both diagnostic and therapeutic: the first set of each posture warms up your body, and the second set provides therapeutic benefits to address specific issues. As you move through the sequence, you’ll learn how to work safely with your body and support your recovery.

Yes and no. While we teach the same sequence of postures as Bikram Yoga, traditional Bikram classes are held in rooms heated to 105°F with 40% humidity. Our studio maintains a more moderate temperature around 80°F. We chose not to call it Bikram Yoga because students expecting the full heat and humidity of a classic Bikram experience might be disappointed. Instead, we call our class by its traditional name: Hatha Yoga.

It depends on your goals. If you’re looking to make progress and see steady improvement, we recommend practicing at least three times per week. Some students come almost daily for faster results. If your goal is to maintain the progress you’ve already made—like increased range of motion or relief from chronic aches and pains—practicing once or twice a week is often enough, depending on your body’s needs.

Recorder Classes are a self-guided option we offer for students to practice in the studio with a recorded Hatha Yoga dialogue playing in the room. These sessions are designed for students who already have a regular practice and want a quiet space to move at their own pace. While there’s no live teacher or coaching, the recording provides guidance throughout the class—so you’re not practicing in silence.

We understand that life happens — you may be traveling, taking a break, or going through a busy period. That’s why we allow members to pause their monthly pass temporarily when needed. To request a pause, just reach out to Brian by emailing brian@instrumentalyoga.com or texting 909-720-5446 before your next billing date. We’ll take care of it from there. We don’t set a strict limit on how often you can pause, but we ask everyone to use this option respectfully. The financial health of the studio depends on our members showing up and supporting the space. If too many people pause too often, it becomes harder for us to sustain what we offer. Here’s a good benchmark to keep in mind: The monthly pass is $150, and the drop-in rate is $25 per class. That means if you come to 6 or more classes in a month, your membership has already paid for itself. Even if you're away for part of the month, attending just 6 classes means you’re getting solid value. We created the monthly pass as a way to reward commitment and support your regular practice. If you know you won’t be able to make at least 6 classes in a month, it’s totally okay to pause. Just be mindful and help us keep things sustainable for everyone. We appreciate your consideration and your presence in the community.

The Monthly Pass is $150 and bills automatically every 30 days from the date of purchase. You can cancel it anytime through your online member profile under the My Subscriptions tab.

To invite a guest using your Monthly Pass, send them your referral link so they can get 10% off their first purchase. You can find your referral link in the My Referrals tab under the Profile menu (you’ll need to be logged in). When your guest registers and creates their profile, have them enter your name in the field that asks “How did you find us?” Once they’ve signed up, send me a quick text at 909-720-5446 or email me at brian@instrumentalyoga.com to let me know you’re inviting a guest. I’ll then add a guest pass to their profile.

Class cards are offered at a discounted rate and are meant to be used within a set time frame. If you don’t use all your classes before the expiration date, we allow unused classes to roll over when you purchase your next class card. However, because of the discount and time limits, class cards cannot be paused or extended.