Your Questions
Frequent Questions
We love our community and hearing your inquiries about Yoga Off East, so we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions. Have a question that you don't see answered below? Send us a note here.
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We moved to American Tobacco Campus! Our new address is 324 Blackwell Street, Suite 535, Durham NC 27707. Enter just past Parker & Otis at the Bay 5 entrance and head upstairs!
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Great questions! We are located in the American Tobacco Campus. From the walking campus (Lucky Strike Tower area), you can enter at Bay 5 and head upstairs.
We have an accessible entry off Julian Carr Street at Bay 6. Follow the hallway to the right once inside the buildiing.
Park in the South Parking Deck (first 2 hours are free).
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We strongly recommend that you do so for ease of navigating our petite lobby at check-in and also to guarantee your mat space. Signing-up in advance will guarantee your spot in class. Our software partner, Walla, is easy to use to manage your account and book reservations up to 30 days in advance.
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All students may cancel their class registration anytime up to 6 hours before class is scheduled to begin without penalty. For those canceling within the 6-hour window (or for no-shows), one class will be deducted from your package. Unlimited AutoPay Members will be charged a $5 late fee.
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We highly recommend arriving to class at least 5 minutes in advance of scheduled class times to allow ample time for check in and set up before class begins. All our yoga classes begin promptly at their scheduled time. Due to the size and layout of our studio, we cannot guarantee late entry to class. If you are not on time to class, your spot may be offered to someone waitlisted for class. Our cancellation policy applies if you are late and do not make it to class. If you arrive to the studio after a scheduled class time and the door is locked, you have missed the class. Thank you for understanding.
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Doors open 15 minutes before the start of each class.
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If you arrive at the studio and the door is locked, that means class is taking place and we are unavailable to greet you at this time. The studio is generally open 15 minutes before and after scheduled classes.
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It happens to the best of us! Our studio keeps lost and found for one month. You are welcome to stop by 15 minutes before a scheduled class to come pick up your lost item. If you are unable to stop by before a class, please text us and we will work with you to find another time to open the studio for pick up.
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Our boutique retail wall is accessible before and after class time. If you wish to purchase merchandise beyond class time, please email hello@yogaoffeast.com or text our studio line to coordinate a time to come by and shop.
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Yoga Off East classes may be warm (up to 85 degrees), but we are NOT a hot yoga studio. In our new location at American Tobacco Campus, we installed infrared heaters. Classes that have "infrared" in the name may be heated 80-85 degrees.
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows your body to move freely. We recommend that you avoid baggy clothing that would make it difficult for your teacher to see alignment in the poses. Please avoid all perfume and strongly scented fragrances.
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Hydrate well both before and after class. It is generally recommended that if you do eat before class, you eat lightly. Give yourself 2 hours to digest meals whenever possible. That said, we believe you should take care of yourself first and foremost, so if food is in order before yoga, try a healthy smoothie from our friends across the street at Happy + Hale on your way to the studio.
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An open-mind is encouraged for yoga! In terms of tangible items, bring water and a mat (a yoga towel can be helpful if you sweat a lot or have a slippery mat). Manduka ProLite Mats are available to rent for $2/class.
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A class occurs at the same time and day every week. Students are welcome to drop in or attend regularly. Sign up for classes here. A workshop is a specialty class or event that has a specific focus and objective to support our students’ progression in the practice. Details and registration for workshops can be found here.
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Absolutely! Our booking platform, Walla, makes it easy to seamlessly add a guest to your class reservation. We also offer gift cards for, 5 and 10 class packages or a month of unlimited yoga. Gift cards can be purchased seamlessly here and will be sent to the recipient of your choosing.