New Client FAQs
Can beginners come? Is it safe?
Absolutely! We were all beginners once just like you! We intentionally create an environment that is very relaxed and welcoming by encouraging our students to go at their own pace. We do our best to offer modifications throughout class so that postures are as accessible as possible for all students. You can read all of our class descriptions on our schedule page to find the classes best geared for beginners. Please don't hesitate to ask one of our team members to help find the right class for you! If you have any special concerns, please let your teacher know before class.
What exactly IS "Hot Yoga"?
Our 'hot' and 'warm' classes are practiced in a heated room with temperatures ranging from 85-110 and elevated humidity levels. This heated environment promotes extra sweating which helps to improve the muscular and skeletal systems by allowing deeper stretching throughout the postures, increasing blood and oxygen circulation, and building strength from head to toe. Hot yoga is a wonderful practice for healing old injuries or preventing new ones. Additionally, we use state of the art infrared heating panels to create the highest quality form of heating.
I'm not interested in 'hot' yoga, is there something else for me?
Absolutely! We offer many non-heated yoga + pilates classes.
What do I need to bring?
A yoga mat (we have mats you can rent, but we recommend bringing your own), a large towel, bottled water (we have these for sale) and clothing that you feel comfortable moving and sweating in. No shoes or socks please. Be sure to eat at least 2 hours before class to avoid any discomfort. Most importantly--HYDRATE!
Do I need to reserve a spot?
We don't require reservations--however, we do operate with a fantastic system of online reserving. By reserving for class you are guaranteed a spot. If you wish to just show up without a reservation you are more than welcome to..we just can't guarantee there will be space.
What if I can't even touch my toes?
Then this is DEFINITELY the place for you! We practice yoga so that we CAN become more mobile and flexible in our muscles and joints. It's NEVER too late to begin practicing yoga!
Will I be sore afterwards?
We create a lot of healthy change in the body through yoga + pilates so feeling sore or tired after class or the next day is not uncommon. The medicine for this is hydration, rest and without a doubt returning back to class within few days to continue stretching + strengthening your body!
Be sure to check our main Studio Policies page for our important info.
Our Studio
At Rising Om Yoga we offer over 1,750 SF of space to roll out our yoga mats! We have 2 unique rooms: Hot and Yin. Our Hot Yoga Room offers 1,000 SF of heated space. The Yin Room is beautifully spacious at 1000SF as well and hosts all of our non-heated classes, workshops & teacher trainings.
We are proud to be a one of a kind studio in Tallahassee with state of the art infrared radiant heating panels and flooring for the optimal hot yoga experience. Please read below to learn more!
Infrared Heating Panels
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Infrared, or radiant heating, is simply the transfer of heat from a warm object to a cooler object. The heat is a product of a completely safe spectrum of light that is invisible to our eyes
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Our radiant heating products are safer and healthier than traditional forms of heat
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Reduces dust/emissions – Unlike forced air heating systems, our infrared radiant heating panels do not blow dust or allergens. They do not release any emissions, chemicals or pollutants and help keep the air clean and clear.
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They allow us to safely and properly regulate the temperature in the room for the duration of each class, minimizing fluctuations in temperatures.
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Made in the USA
Zebra Yoga Flooring
Infrared Health Benefits
The human body is composed of 90% water. Infrared rays cause resonance in water molecules, activating them and ionizing them. Because of this effect, Infrared Heat Therapy offers a variety of proven health and beauty benefits.
Infrared Heat Therapy effectively helps to increase blood circulation without putting strain on your heart and increases the levels of oxygen and white blood cells in your blood. It also stimulates the production of collagen (a building block for human tissue) in your body and helps to rid your body of toxins by causing you to perspire. You get the benefit of a stronger immune system, better cardiovascular health, and a faster ability to heal from soft tissue injuries such as tears, pulls, and sprains.
Infrared Heat Therapy penetrates deep into soft tissue, making it an ideal source of arthritis pain relief. Athletes and the elderly will benefit from an effective means of loosening sore muscles and stiff joints without the use of ointments or creams that can burn and have an unpleasant odor.
We use top of the line Zebra Yoga Flooring in our yoga rooms. They are an easy to clean, water proof non-slip resistant surface that provides sure footing for students’ optimum safety when holding difficult positions or landing out of inversions and joint sensitive poses. Our 1 meter by 2 meter half inch Zebra Tiles provides shock- absorbing cushion for less stress on the body and less risk of injury.
The open cell construction does not expand or contract regardless of temperature. It won’t buckle in high temperature or high humidity environments. The tatami textured vinyl surface with heat sealed corners does not absorb water nor stay wet like carpet, and is specially designed to allow for moisture evaporation, preventing fungi, mildew and bacteria growth.
Zebra Tiles assist in retaining heat and humidity in our studio. Zebra flooring also does not release particles, filaments or harmful out gases like carpet, providing a dust-free, less toxic and hypoallergenic environment.
Studio Policies
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Class Packages
All purchases are non-refundable and may not be shared between clients or transferred
Reservation & Cancellation Policies
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As a luxury, you may purchase and reserve your classes up to 7 days in advance online. During the busier yoga seasons we highly recommend this option as we can't always guarantee you a spot if you arrive as a walk in
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If you have pre-registered online you must arrive no later than 5 minutes before class to check in. If you fail to arrive 5 minutes before class your spot will be released to another student.
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If you are unable to attend your reserved class, you must cancel online. Cancellations must be made via WellnessLiving a minimum of TWO HOURS prior to the start of class (sorry, phone calls not accepted for cancellations as we may not be able to answer or check voicemail in time).
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If you fail to cancel your reservation in your WellnessLiving schedule, you will forfeit your payment for that class as follows:
New Client Special: You will have 3 days of your pass deducted.
Single, 10 Class Cards + Flex Plans:
You will automatically be deducted for 1 class credit.
Wellness Members: $10 cancellation fee
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We do not refund or credit passes for studio closures due to natural disasters.
General Preparation for Class
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All students must sign-in at the Front Desk no later than 5 minutes before class begins.
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Please observe basic hygiene. It is imperative that proper deodorants and body wash be used before attending class.
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It is not recommended to practice yoga on a full stomach, eat a couple hours before class time.
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Wear comfortable exercise clothing that permits freedom of movement. Clothing bottoms that offer appropriate full coverage is required.
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Refrain from wearing strong perfume, cologne or scented oils during class, as some people do have allergies and we are sharing space with everyone.
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NO smoking before class. We are sharing spaces together and we can smell the smoke.
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Towels are not provided.
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Bring a large towel to place over your mat to soak up the sweat.
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Bring a water bottle or purchase one at the front desk. We have water fountains for you to refill.
Respect for the Rising Om Community
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NO CELL PHONES on your yoga mats. We are tech free space and want to protect the space for everyone in the room. Filming is strictly prohibited. Keep ALL phones in the cubbies, lockers or your bags before, during and after class.
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Be on time. Please be seated in the yoga room a few minutes before the start of each class. Each class is organized with a beginning, middle and end, all of which contribute to your experience. If you come in late to class, you not only miss a part of this experience and put yourself at risk for injury, but you will disrupt the yoga experience for someone else as well
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If you need to leave the yoga room, please do so in between postures. When returning please do the same.
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Please avoid leaving class early. THIS INCLUDES SAVASANA. This is part of our sacred yoga practice and it is distracting to your teacher and peers to leave during this quiet moment of reflection and cool down. If you do need to leave early, please kindly let the teacher know before class and do so before savasana begins.
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NO chewing gum during class.
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You are responsible for your personal belongings, Rising Om Yoga is not responsible for any lost items.
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Please support our intention of creating a non-competitive and peaceful environment.