Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are these sessions only for beginners or yoga teachers?
A: Not at all! While yoga teachers often seek mentorship, private sessions are open to all practitioners, from beginners to advanced students, as well as healthcare professionals, therapists, bodyworkers, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of yoga or meditation.

Q: I’m new to yoga. Is a private session right for me?
A: Absolutely. Private sessions are a fantastic way to build a strong foundation, learn proper alignment, and receive personalized guidance in a supportive setting.

Q: I’m an experienced practitioner. How can private sessions benefit me?
A: Advanced students often use private sessions to refine their practice, work toward specific goals, or deepen their understanding of sequencing, anatomy, breathwork, or meditation practices. Whether its for your students or just a self care practice- having  mentors is important.

Q: Can these sessions help with an injury or physical limitation?
A: Yes. We can design a practice tailored to your body’s unique needs, focusing on modifications and therapeutic approaches to support your healing process.

Q: I’m a therapist/mental health professional. Can I integrate yoga into my work?
A: Definitely. We can explore mindfulness, breathwork, and gentle movement techniques that you can incorporate into your client sessions to promote relaxation and stress relief.

Q: I’m a physician or healthcare provider. Can yoga support my patients?
A: Yes. Yoga can complement medical treatment plans by reducing stress, improving mobility, and supporting overall well-being. I can guide you through foundational practices and modifications suitable for diverse populations.

Q: How do I know which area to focus on?
A: During our initial conversation, we’ll clarify your goals and tailor the session to your needs. Every session is unique and can evolve as your practice grows.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Let’s work together to support your growth as a teacher and practitioner. Book your private mentorship session today!

Will I still get personal attention during an online session? Absolutely! Virtual sessions are designed to provide individualized guidance. I’ll be watching your practice closely and offering real-time feedback, alignment cues, and personalized adjustments.

What if I’m not tech-savvy? No problem! I’ll guide you through the simple setup process, ensuring you feel confident using Zoom or your preferred platform before our first session.

Do I need a dedicated yoga space? Not at all. A small, quiet area with enough room for your mat is all you need. Your living room, bedroom, or any comfortable spot works perfectly.

How is this different from a group class? Private sessions are fully tailored to you. We’ll focus on your goals, whether it’s building strength, improving flexibility, or working through an injury—every pose and sequence is designed with you in mind.

What equipment do I need? A yoga mat is great to have, but I can also adapt sessions using props you may already own—like pillows, books, or a chair. We’ll discuss this during our consultation.

Benefits of Online Yoga Privates:

I understand that practicing yoga virtually can feel different, and you may have some concerns. Here’s why online private yoga can be just as effective—if not more—than in-person sessions:

✨ Flexible Scheduling: Practice when it works best for you, without travel time. ✨ Comfort of Home: Feel at ease in your own space, using your familiar environment to enhance relaxation providing an opportunity to build your own sacred space for practice.

✨ Personalized Attention: Virtual sessions allow me to focus entirely on your needs, offering detailed verbal cues and personalized demonstrations. I have been teaching for over 15 years and have  more than 10,000 hours of teaching both every day practitioners & professional yoga teachers- which gives me the advantage and a broad understanding in helping you- even through the screen.

✨ Real-Time Feedback: I’ll still guide your alignment and form through clear, real-time adjustments. ✨ Tech-Savvy, Simple Setup: All you need is a device and a little space. I’ll walk you through any tech questions to ensure you feel confident. ✨ Cost-Effective: Save on transportation and studio fees while still receiving premium, tailored instruction.

  With Virtual sessions you can practice from anywhere in the world. We start with a consultation to understand your needs and goals, and together we create a path forward that aligns with your aspirations.

Book Your Session Today:

Ready to get started? Let's work together to elevate your practice and nourish your journey.

Do you offer packages for multiple sessions? Yes! I offer discounted packages when you book multiple sessions. Investing in a series allows us to build on your progress week after week.

Can I book a private session just for myself? Absolutely. Private sessions are a wonderful way to receive personalized attention tailored to your goals.

Do you offer small group sessions? Yes! I offer small group sessions for up to 4 people. This is a great option if you’d like to practice with friends, family, or a small group while still receiving focused guidance. Please email me at shanamarieyoga.com for Pricing options on small group sessions.

How do small group sessions work online? Whether you are working in the same room or joining from a separate space via Zoom -I’ll provide guidance and adjustments, ensuring everyone feels supported throughout the practice.

Are group sessions personalized? Yes, group sessions are designed to meet the needs of the group as a whole. I’ll still offer variations and adjustments so everyone feels comfortable and supported.

How do I book a package, private,  corporate or group session? Simply click the link below to view my offerings for individual sessions and then email to schedule your session. If you have questions, about group session fees.

For a Corporate  experience: Please feel free to reach out for more information: 

You can check the Corporate tab here   For More info!

Working together in group sessions is a wonderful way to bond and share in the gifts of yoga.

Private Session Policies & Agreement

Shana Marie Yoga | Central Street Yoga LLC

Our Commitment to You 

Private yoga instruction is a personalized service that requires preparation, dedicated time, and a commitment from both the client and the instructor. When you reserve a private session, your instructor sets aside that time specifically for you, prepares for your individual needs, and may decline other bookings to honor your appointment.

These policies are designed to maintain consistent scheduling, protect our instructors' time and livelihood, and provide clear expectations for everyone.

By booking private instruction, clients agree to follow the policies applicable to their sessions, packages, or recurring monthly arrangements.

Individual Private Sessions & Prepaid Packages

These policies apply to individual private sessions and prepaid packages, including multi-session packages.

Cancellation Notice

A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to cancel or request a change to a scheduled appointment. Notice must be communicated directly to your instructor or through the designated booking or communication channel.

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice and appointments missed without notice are considered used sessions and are not eligible for refunds, credits, or makeup sessions, except where required by law or otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Rescheduling Allowance

One rescheduled appointment is permitted per prepaid package, subject to instructor availability.

Fourteen-Day Makeup Window

Approved rescheduled sessions must be completed within 14 calendar days of the original appointment date. If the replacement session is not completed within that period, the session will be forfeited unless an extension is approved in writing.

Once the package's rescheduling allowance has been used, additional cancellations or missed appointments do not qualify for additional makeup sessions.

Recurring Monthly Private Sessions

Recurring private sessions are intended for clients who reserve a consistent weekly, biweekly, or other mutually agreed-upon schedule.

Your recurring appointment reserves a specific time in your instructor's schedule. This is a commitment to an agreed-upon schedule, not an open-ended package of sessions that may be used whenever convenient.

Scheduling & Payment

Reserved Appointments

Appointments are reserved in advance for mutually agreed-upon days and times.

Monthly Billing & Prepayment

Recurring sessions are billed and prepaid monthly for the following month's scheduled appointments, according to the agreed billing arrangement.

Dedicated Instructional Time

Monthly payments reserve your instructor's time and account for the commitment involved in scheduling and preparing for your sessions.

No Automatic Rollover

Unused appointments do not automatically carry over into future weeks or billing periods.

Cancellations & Rescheduling

Twenty-Four-Hour Notice

A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to cancel or request a change to a recurring appointment.

One Reschedule Per Month

One rescheduled appointment is permitted per monthly billing period, subject to instructor availability.

Fourteen-Day Makeup Window

An approved replacement appointment must be completed within 14 calendar days of the original appointment date unless an alternative arrangement is approved in writing.

Additional Cancellations

Once the monthly rescheduling allowance has been used, additional canceled or missed appointments are considered used and are not eligible for makeup sessions, refunds, credits, or carryover, except where required by law or otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Providing 24 hours' notice does not create additional rescheduling allowances or permit multiple appointments to be transferred into future months.

Virtual Sessions & Temporary Holds

We understand that unexpected circumstances arise. When appropriate and mutually agreed upon, your instructor may offer a virtual session as an alternative to an in-person appointment.

Virtual sessions are billed at the same rate as in-person sessions unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Virtual appointments are subject to instructor availability and are not guaranteed for every scheduling conflict.

Temporary Holds

Clients who are unable to use eligible prepaid sessions within the standard 14-day makeup window may request a temporary hold of up to 30 calendar days.

• Holds must be requested directly through the instructor and confirmed in writing.
• An approved hold is backdated to the original cancellation date within the applicable month, rather than the date the hold is requested or approved.
• The maximum 30-day hold period is calculated from that original cancellation date.
• An approved hold may extend the expiration date of eligible prepaid sessions only as confirmed in writing.
• A hold does not reinstate sessions that have already been forfeited, provide additional rescheduling allowances, or guarantee the availability of a recurring appointment time.

Sessions remaining unused after the approved hold period will be forfeited unless an extension is approved in writing or otherwise required by law.

Changes, Pauses & Discontinuation of Recurring Sessions

Clients wishing to reduce, pause, or discontinue recurring appointments must provide at least 30 days' written notice.

Written notice must be provided before the next monthly billing cycle begins. The full 30-day notice period must also be honored. If the notice period extends into a subsequent billing cycle, applicable scheduling and payment obligations may continue during that period, subject to applicable law and any written agreement.

Changes do not retroactively modify an already billed or prepaid period.

Reserved Appointment Times

When recurring sessions are paused or discontinued, your instructor may release your regular appointment time to other clients. Your original day and time cannot be guaranteed if you later wish to resume sessions.

Returning clients may request to restart recurring appointments, subject to current availability and confirmation of a new schedule.

A temporary hold is different from discontinuing recurring sessions. All pauses, changes, and discontinuations must be confirmed in writing.

In-Home Private Sessions

Clients receiving in-home instruction are responsible for providing a safe, clean, accessible, and suitable environment for yoga practice.

Instructors may decline to begin or may suspend a session if conditions present a reasonable health, sanitation, or safety concern. Examples include hazardous surroundings, unsafe temperatures, serious sanitation issues, threatening behavior, or other conditions that make instruction unsuitable.

If a session is suspended due to an environmental or safety concern, management will review the circumstances and determine an appropriate resolution consistent with these policies and applicable law. A virtual alternative or another mutually acceptable arrangement may be offered when feasible.

I

Our instructors have the right to a safe, respectful, and professionally appropriate working environment.

An instructor may decline to begin, pause, or terminate a session when, in their reasonable judgment, circumstances create a safety concern or make continued instruction inappropriate.

Reasons may include:

• Threatening, abusive, harassing, intimidating, or aggressive behavior.
• Physical actions or language that compromise the instructor's safety or well-being.
• Unsafe, unsanitary, or hazardous conditions at the session location.
• Illegal activity or other circumstances that make the environment unsuitable for professional instruction.

Charges Following a Safety-Related Cancellation

When a session is canceled or terminated because of a client's conduct or an unsafe environment attributable to the client, the session may be treated as used and may not qualify for a refund, credit, or rescheduling, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

The instructor's compensation will be handled in accordance with the applicable instructor agreement and payment arrangements.

Fair Review Process

Safety-related cancellations may be reviewed by Shana Marie Yoga or Central Street Yoga LLC management.

Instructor Report: The instructor should document the incident and relevant safety concerns within 24 hours, where reasonably practicable.

Client Dispute: Clients who believe a cancellation or resulting charge was made in error or in bad faith may submit a written dispute within 48 hours of the incident.

• Shana Marie Yoga: shanamarieyoga@gmail.com
• Central Street Yoga LLC: centralstreetyoga@gmail.com

Management Review: Management will consider the available information and determine an appropriate resolution consistent with these policies and applicable law.

Possible Resolution: Where appropriate, management may issue a credit at the company's expense without reducing the instructor's agreed compensation.

This review process does not limit any rights or remedies available under applicable law.

Appointment Duration & Professional Boundaries

Private sessions begin and end at their scheduled times. Your instructor reserves the appointment period specifically for you, and instruction beyond that period is not guaranteed.

Extended sessions must be arranged in advance, subject to availability, and may incur additional charges.

Clients are expected to communicate respectfully and maintain appropriate professional boundaries throughout the instructional relationship.

Payments, Refunds & Forfeitures

Payments for private sessions, prepaid packages, and recurring monthly arrangements are generally nonrefundable, except where required by law or expressly agreed upon in writing.

Sessions properly forfeited under these policies are not eligible for refunds, credits, or replacement sessions unless an exception applies under these terms, applicable law, or a written agreement.

Nothing in these policies is intended to waive or limit consumer rights that cannot legally be waived.

Policy Updates

These policies apply to new purchases, new recurring arrangements, and renewals occurring after the effective date of the applicable terms.

Previously purchased packages and existing prepaid appointments remain subject to the terms applicable at the time of purchase unless both parties agree to a change in writing or a different rule is required by law.

Material changes to recurring arrangements or these policies will be communicated before they apply to future billing periods, as required by law.

Instructor Safety & Right to Cancel

Before completing a purchase or establishing a recurring private session arrangement, clients are required to confirm that they have had the opportunity to read and understand these Private Session Policies & Agreement.

By checking the acknowledgment box and proceeding with the booking or payment, the client agrees to the policies applicable to their arrangement, including cancellation and rescheduling limits, expiration of unused sessions, payment obligations, temporary holds, and the written notice required to pause or discontinue recurring services.

For recurring monthly arrangements, these terms remain applicable throughout the ongoing relationship unless modified by a subsequent written agreement or as otherwise required by law.

Clients are responsible for reviewing these policies and keeping a copy for their records.

Nothing in this agreement waives or limits rights that cannot legally be waived.

Thank you for choosing Shana Marie Yoga and Central Street Yoga LLC. Your respect for these policies helps us provide thoughtful, consistent, high-quality instruction while honoring the time, preparation, and dedication of our instructors.