Our Health and Cleaning Policies
A note from Ali, owner of Butterfly Kids Yoga, LLC
March 14, 2020
To our dear community,
As a cautionary measure in these uncertain times, and in the interest of the well-being of you, our kids, our instructors, and our valued community (both yoga and beyond) -- Butterfly Kids Yoga and Yoga 170 will temporarily pause all classes and events.
This decision does not come easily (far from it) -- but, as a small business owner and one so deeply committed to our community, I feel it is the right decision to make. I realize that not everyone will agree with this decision and I respect that. We will be here for you when our doors reopen.
We've followed the public school district's lead in closing but our sincere hope is that we do not remain closed for long. And we will be vigilant in monitoring the CDC health guidelines and local authorities so that we can reopen as soon as possible.
For those who are in the midst of a Rec Center session, a school session, a sports team session, have purchased passes for upcoming events, or have events scheduled, I will personally be in touch with you to coordinate next steps.
I personally want to let you know how dedicated everyone at Butterfly Kids Yoga is to you, your children, and our community. And we will be right here for you when our doors reopen. We all appreciate your support as we navigate this together as a community.
We are so grateful to you, our instructors, and our loyal family -- and we hope to see you all very soon. Please check the Classes & Events page for updates on when we’ll reopen:
We wish everyone health and safety in these uncertain times. Please be well!
With the utmost gratitude,
Ali
Health & Cleaning Policies
We are committed to the health, safety and wellness of you, your families and our team. Here are the steps we are taking to help provide clean, safe, and healthy classes and enviornments for you.
FOR STUDIO CLASSES & EVENTS: Yoga 170, Fairport
- We have a shelf of cleaning cloths and disinfectant sprays in Studio 1 and Studio 2.
- If you borrow a shared studio mat, we ask that you spray and wipe down the borrowed mat after your use (please feel free to use on your own mat as well).
- Please use a clean cloth and then place the dirty cloth in the “dirty basket” container. Each night, we will wash and clean the clothes before restocking.
- If you use a prop (blocks, straps, etc) we ask that you follow the same process as above.
- We have asked our instructors to discontinue the use of eye pillows during class. If you would like to bring your own, please feel free to.
AROUND THE STUDIO: Yoga 170, Fairport
- We provide alcohol-based hand sanitizers and tissue boxes in the front (check in desk) and rear (shoe & coat room) of the studio.
- We are diligently cleaning common surfaces (such as door handles) with a disinfectant spray.
- We are vigilant in providing a clean studio space by mopping, dusting, and vacuuming.
AROUND THE COMMUNITY: School programs, Rec Center classes, Athletic teams, etc.
- All Butterfly Kids Yoga instructors are vigilant in spraying and disinfecting mats after each use for all classes.
- We have discontinued the use of eye pillows for the time being.
- We are following all policies set forth by every location we teach at.
SUGGESTIONS FOR STUDENTS
- Please consider bringing your own mat and props with you to class.
- Please consider purchasing your own mat if you don't already have one -- we have a nice selection at the studio that are very good quality and sustainably made.
- Most importantly -- please stay home if you are feeling unwell. We will be here for you when you are better!
- Please remember that your passes are not deducted from your account until you are checked into class and you are personally there. We will save your pass to use in the future if need be!
In a world that is under so much stress right now, we are very glad to be here for you as a source for yoga, peace and well-being.