FAQ
Q : Where do I park?
A : There is ample parking available at the IQ. On weekdays during normal business hours (8-5) the neighborhood is busy so the best parking is in the 4th & Church st. parking deck. You can enter the ground level on 4th or 5th street and it is a 5 minute walk to Lotus through Bailey Park. Early mornings, evenings and weekends, the lot at 5th street and Patterson avenue is open as well as all of the street parking spots around Bailey Park on Vine street and Patterson avenue. If these spots are filled, the parking deck mentioned above is free after 5pm and on weekends.
Q : I’m new to yoga, what class should I come to?
A : All of our classes are beginner friendly! A great class to begin with is our weekly Yinyasa class on Sunday at 6pm. Refer to our Class Descriptions for additional details on what to expect for these offerings.
Q : Do you offer a free trial class?
A : We offer an amazing introductory offer to all new clients of Lotus Yoga, Two weeks for $22! A great deal to help you get familiar with our space, our offerings, and our instructors. It takes time to learn & build a regular habit of practice, so we want to help you get started so you experience lasting results and inspiration.
Q : I don’t have a mat, can I borrow one?
A : Yes
Q : How early/late can I arrive for class?
A : Plan to arrive 15 minutes early if you have never been to the studio to ensure enough time for parking and for the instructor to help you get settled for class. If the no instructor is here 10 minutes prior, call the studio. Once the class has begun, we lock our door to ensure the privacy of our practice. Please be on time!
Q : Where are you located?
A : We are located at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem. This is the Wake Forest Medical School campus as well as many other restaurants, businesses, and offices. Our exact location is at 525 Vine Street in suite 215. This is a large white building with a red water tower on top and a big red @ symbol. Our front entrance is on Vine Street just before you enter the main entrance to the building, we have the letters Y O G A on our giant glass garage door which is visible from the street.
Q : Do you offer hot yoga classes?
A : No. Our studio is a comfortable temperature, 74 degrees. Posture and breath build heat in the body very quickly and you will sweat, but you will not be at risk of overheating or damaging your muscle tissue. This gives the illusion of more flexibility because your energy is being spent on cooling instead of muscle tension, which is necessary to protect your joints. You will gain more strength and more functional mobility when you practice regularly in a comfortable temperate.
Q: Do I have to wear a mask?
A: Masks are not required in our studio space or building at this time per CDC guidelines. We respect your choice to wear a mask or not during your practice. Do what feels best for you!