Precautions and Requirements
Precautions & Requirements for Raffa Yoga™
Please consult your medical professional before beginning any new exercise form to see if it is appropriate for you.
Our staff has expert training in their appropriate disciplines and can make recommendations for you to reach health goals, but we are not physicians. All concerns on health related issues, medications and appropriateness of exercise should be thoroughly discussed before partaking in Raffa Yoga, AntiGravity Yoga and all suspension-training classes with your personal health care provider.
- When starting any new exercise program, always consult the appropriate health care professional for guidelines regarding your personal health.
- Practice on an empty stomach, preferably 2-3 hours after your last meal.
- Please Inform the teacher if you have any injuries, illnesses or are pregnant. This is very helpful and important. Keep in mind that yoga practice should always be done under the supervision of a physician if there are health-related circumstances.
- Stay hydrated. Drink water as way to facilitate your practice in keeping your muscles supple and eliminating toxins.
- Do not come to a yoga class if you have used or taken alcoholic beverages, drugs, or medications of any kind (ex. prescription or over-the-counter medications, holistic preparations or illegal drugs) that may affect your judgement or impair your abilities.
- Keep practicing!!! Soreness after practice is totally normal, this is your body awakening. The more you practice, the better you will feel. A consistent yoga practice is recommended to receive the full benefits.
Precautions & Requirements for Antigravity® Yoga
Please consult your medical professional before beginning any new exercise form to see if it is appropriate for you.
We suggest if any of the following conditions apply to you that you do not participate in Antigravity® Yoga as it would be contraindicated.
- Pregnancy
- Glaucoma
- Recent surgery (esp. shoulder, eyes, back, hips, hands or wrist)
- Heart disease
- Very high or low blood pressure
- Easy onset vertigo
- Osteoporosis / bone weakness
- Recent head injury
- Cerebral Sclerosis
- Propensity for Fainting
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Severe arthritis
- Sinusitis or head cold
- Hiatal hernia
- Disc herniation or acute discogenic disease
- Recent stroke
- Artificial hips
- Radiculitis (inflammation of nerve root in spine)
- Severe muscle spasms
- Botox (within 6 hours)
Precautions & Requirements for Urban Sweat™
Before Participation please address any medical concerns with your health care professional.
- The Yellow Tumeric and Black Charcoal rooms contains a hot DRY ENVIRONMENT with temperatures Ranging from 145°-180°F (plus/minus 2°F)
- The Urban Hamman and Steam room contain a hot high humidity WET ENVIRONMENT with temperatures ranging from
105°-110° F (plus/minus 2°F)
- Persons with any medical conditions: Pregnant, Heart disease, Diabetes, Multiple sclerosis, or Abnormally High or Low blood pressure, should consult a physician before using the saunas and steam rooms.
- Persons with open wounds, active skin sensitivities (Rosacea, Eczema, etc.), or immediately following glycolic exfoliation and micro-dermabrasion should avoid using the sauna and steam rooms.
- Do not use Spa Urban Sweat facilities if you have used or taken alcoholic beverages, drugs, or medications of any kind (ex. prescription or over-the-counter medications, holistic preparations or illegal drugs) that may affect your judgment or impair abilities.
- Seniors may fatigue from extreme heat and should avoid using the sauna and steam rooms unless they have consulted with there health care provider and been given clearance from medical concerns.
