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All Your Questions Answered:
I am new to yoga, where do I begin?
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Congratulations! The best decision you've made this year. Remember: classes are for learning, and every teacher will teach you something new.
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Holistic Yoga, 360°Core Strength, Self-Awareness Education, Inflammation Relief & Massage are the pillars of the Glow Program.
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Please always reserve your class first (no walk-ins), and arrive 5min before it's scheduled to check in, as we don't allow latecomers. Reservations-cancellations are done via our Class Schedule Page, or faster - with Mindbody App.
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Listen to Glow Apple Podcast - Mindset Shift for Sustainable Fitness to begin your lifetime selfcare journey.
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If you plan to visit twice a week, we recommend Light Glow $150 Membership, more than 2x a week - an Unlimited Glow $180, both are month-to-month. If you visit on occasion: 20 Classes Pass $500 with 12 months of members' perks: $20 additional classes, 10% off Spa, discounted events.
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Our $49 Weekly Trial activates on your 1st reservation and auto-renews ($196/month). You may cancel your weekly trial any week, before it renews. Click to read 'How To Cancel' below. If you don't like autorenewals, or don't live nearby - please use the 1-Class $40 option.
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All your account questions are answered by logging into your Mindbody Account Full Version > via the Yellow Button on Class Schedule Page.
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If you are a beginner or it's been a while, please watch our 'Starting with Glow Flow: Modifications' video and begin with 360°Barre, Yin Yoga, Deep Stretch & Rollout classes.
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You may rent any video class & start with our sustainable program from home via Glow-On-Demand >
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If you have any health conditions, please clear with your doctor first, and research modifications. See below about pregnancy selfcare.
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Our monthly memberships activate on the purchase date (not on the 1st of the month), so you can jump-start your health anytime!
We reserve the right to refuse the services to anyone who does not align with our 5 Values:
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Ahimsa: being respectful of our business policies, our members, and our staff
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Asteya: never stealing others' peace by arriving 5 minutes before class, and by not bringing the Phones inside classroom
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Saucha: cleanliness. I leave no spots or trash behind. I never bring single-use plastic bottles. And take shoes off, including inside bathrooms
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Santosha: peaceful presence. Use a quiet, zen voice in the reception. Your Phone on Silence & Away from sight
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Svadyaya: self-study and growth mindset. Openness to learn new ways of being, behaving, and caring for yourself and others
Does Glow have classes for all ages?
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No matter what age we are - daily strengthening paired with tension & stress release is essential for feeling good in our body.
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If you are a beginner 15-85yo, please start with our 360°Barre, Yin Yoga, Deep Stretch & Rollout classes. We recommend 360°Barre classes 3X a week to become your strongest self in the shortest time. Our Fridays' 4:20p Yin Yoga and Saturdays' 10:30a Deep Stretch & Rollout are absolute must for all to release chronic tension and are excellent for pregnant students.
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Glow massages & facials are essential pleasure-driven stress-eliminating care: circulation is key to cellular renewal, healing pain, and inflammation.
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Our Daily Class Schedule contains class descriptions, benefits, and what to bring, simply click on any class name.
What do I bring/wear to class?
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Bring a yoga mat to yoga classes (not needed for Barre). Buy a toxin-free yoga mat at Glow, $42, or $5 rentals >
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To 360°Barre classes please wear grippy socks. Pick them up at Glow >
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Arrival: 5 minutes before class to set up - we lock the doors when class begins. Missed reservations are non-refundable.
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Wear stretchy light clothes - our yoga room is heated to 74F. We don't heat the room for 360°Barre classes.
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Our Daily Class Schedule contains class descriptions, benefits, and what to bring, simply click on any class name.
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Glow is a Zero Trash & Zero Plastic Bottles studio. Please do not bring or leave any cups & bottles here.
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We have a water cooler. Please join us in eliminating plastic waste with reusable bottles.
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You may shop for yoga accessories, selfcare gifts, and Dermalogica skincare at the studio. Check our online shop >
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Please smile, make new friends, and be responsible for your own belongings.
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We can't store yoga mats left behind - please pick them up within 24 hours.
What kind of yoga do we teach?
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At Glow, we teach yoga for all ages as a holistic 8-Limb practice, preserving the richness of its ancient philosophy. Every month we focus on a particular subject which you can see in our Blog. We offer a thoughtful variety of classes: Flow (Strengthening Vinyasa), as well as Yin-Restorative, Meditation, SoundBaths, Breathwork, Deep Stretch & Massage classes.
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Our teaching style is educational, casual, and interactive: we love sharing our favorite mindfulness tools, spiritual and yogic wisdom to cultivate inner peace, self-discipline, and self-awareness. Try all of our classes On-Demand 24/7 >
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Our yoga room is heated to 74F, and we turn the AC ❄️ on in 80F+ weather to keep you comfortable. We don't heat the room for 360°Barre classes.
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If you are a beginner or it's been a while, please watch our 'Starting with Glow Flow: Modifications' video.
What are 360°Barre classes?
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Glow 360°Barre is our signature class infused with Barre, Pilates, and Physical Therapy to effectively increase muscle-bone density all way around our 360 joints. Whether you are 15 or 85 - mindful resistance-based strengthening is the only way to prevent and rehab all chronic pain.
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Our 360°Barre is 50% standing, 50% mat, a smart way to strengthen without further stressing your joints - it's like a love letter to your older self! The standing part of the class is done by the Barre and is designed to build your balance.
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Glow 360°Barre program is our thoughtful solution to common back pain, knee pain, neck-shoulders pain, sciatica, injuries, and fatigue. Read more here >
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We recommend taking it 3 times a week to become your strongest self in the shortest time at any age.
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Our Daily Class Schedule has detailed information on every class - what to expect and what to bring.
What if I'm Expecting a Baby, Have Chronic Pain, or Often Feel Tired?
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No matter what season you are going through - Glow is a perfect place to start feeling better. Our immune system is most optimal when our mind is calm, when we’re in a parasympathetic tone: our peaceful state. At Glow, we’re all about slowing down with mindful classes for body AND mental health, anti-inflammatory Red Light Therapy, and Wellness Spa treatments >
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We recommend the following weekly routine for all special conditions: weekly Chakra Meditation & SoundBaths, Yin Yoga w/Hot Stones on Fridays, Restorative +Reiki Sat-Sun, Stretch & Rollout on Saturdays, 360°Barre classes daily, and a monthly Spa Treatment to release stress and mental overwhelm.
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The truth is that holistic yoga is excellent for pregnancy and other special conditions. Please see this Article on Pregnancy Modifications and watch a YouTube Pregnancy Yoga Playlist we put together for each trimester to see what poses are recommended and which ones to avoid. If your doctor has cleared you for exercise - you can come to any class at Glow, and if not yet - weekly Meditation, Soundbaths, Restorative+Reiki, Paint Classes & Spa.
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Massage therapy is the best natural pain relief treatment and is even recommended as a post-cancer recovery. For pre-natal massage please book with Lovelyn or Tankut. Please take advantage of our Spa Membership to book an affordable monthly massage, and try our thoughtful video sequences using massage therapy balls and a foam roller at home >
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Nothing blooms year-round: creating a nurturing routine is key to the optimal immune system, mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
How To Book, Modify Classes & Appointments
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All classes and spa appointments require online reservations with payment via our Class Schedule, or via Mindbody App iPhone > Android >
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Purchases and Visits Tabs show your past activity, and, in My Schedule Tab you may see - to cancel - reschedule
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You can cancel reservations according to our cancellation policies via Class Schedule, Mindbody App, or Mindbody via Browser:
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$10 Missed/late cancel fee occurs for all classes, 100% events, $20 for Red Light, $60 for Spa appointments, 50% for private events.
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All treatments canceled/rescheduled within 48h period or missed are subject to a $60 fee. Please submit a $60 fee here to reschedule/cancel your appointment within 48h. A prepaid appointment will be saved for future use - simply log in to your account to rebook.
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Our staff does NOT have more information than you do. All your account information can be accessed via Mindbody Full Version via any Browser (not an app). My Info/ Account / Schedule / History. You can view your Signed Autopay Contract in your Account, and Terminate it there if your contract allows.
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Under My Info > Account you can see available passes, expiration dates, purchase history, and Autopay Contracts.
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If you want to pay with a gift card, or need to read/terminate your membership agreement: please use Mindbody Full Version here >
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Choose the 'Forgot Password' if you cannot log in. Please do not create a duplicate account as your pass will not work.
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Accounts tip: please always OPT-IN for notifications, and add your cell phone to get wait-list texts.
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Reserve a class for your GUEST by clicking here - 'Sign Up Now', and then choose 'Reserve For Someone Else'.
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You can share Light Glow Membership $150 & 20 Classes Pass $500 with your household: simply send us a Chat request.
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Arrival: 5 minutes before class to set up - we lock the doors when class begins. Missed reservations are non-refundable.
How Do I Book Spa Treatments?
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Our Wellness Spa is toxin-artificial-fragrance-free, and we use clean & active professional products by Dermalogica Dermal Institute made in California. Please listen to Glow Podcast about Skincare for Graceful aging
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Booking online is as simple as booking your classes via our Schedule >. Create your account, save your password & start booking massages, facials, classes - all in one place. You can modify/reschedule all of your reservations according to our cancellation policies.
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Spa treatments canceled/rescheduled within 48h are subject to a $60 fee. The prepaid appointment will be saved for future use - simply log in to your account to rebook.
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Red Light cancellation window is 24 hours. There is a $20 fee for late-cancel or no-show.
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To pay with a gift card, account credit, or need to read your membership agreement: please use Mindbody Full Account Web Browser here >
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Please make sure to verify your appointment. After payment, double-check by clicking My Info - My Schedule that the appointment has been booked.
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You can reschedule your appointments within 48h using your Mindbody account by clicking My Info - My Schedule.
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Please opt-in for text & email notifications - they will help you remember and enjoy your appointment.
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We use organic aromatherapy during the treatments to promote relaxation.
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Communication is important to our therapists - please don't hesitate to speak about your needs for the best healing results.
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You can leave a TIP using your credit card, just ask our receptionist upon your arrival.
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Late Arrivals: please notify us when running late to make sure the therapist knows. Late appointments will still finish at a scheduled time to be considerate to the neighbor scheduled after you.
What is Glow Videos On-Demand?
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Our Virtual Studio was born during COVID for our members to continue studying and recovering from home. On-Demand classes can be accessed here.
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Virtual Studio access is included in our Unlimited, Light Glow, and Spa memberships. Please create an on-demand account >, and you'll receive an email once your access has been granted. Use Chat below if you need any help >
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Please visit your Virtual Studio daily - treat it as your non-negotiable mind and body break. Our classes range from 10-50 minutes.
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To Cancel your On-Demand Video Classes Membership, please log in to your account here, click 'My Subscriptions', and cancel there.
How do I cancel my membership?
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Our staff does NOT have more information than you. All your account questions are answered by heading to your Mindbody Account. Login and head to ‘My Info/ Account’, then scroll down for Autopay Contacts. All Your digitally signed Autopay Contracts are saved there. Log in to Mindbody Full Version via Browser (not an app) and see My Info/ Account. Scroll down for Autopays. Your Signed Autopay Contract can be read & even terminated there if your contract allows. If you do not see Autopay there - your pass does not auto-renew.
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Our $49 Weekly Autopay Trial auto-renews and is intended for locals only. If you do not like the terms of Autopay, or don't live nearby - please choose the 1-Class Pricing Option. The purpose of the trial is to give you time and flexibility to try our classes until you figure out your routine, and the best Membership option going forward. Once you choose the right membership or pass, please remember to cancel the trial online.
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Canceling a $49 Trial is as simple as canceling your Netflix: on the 5th or 6th day before it renews, login here - Mindbody Full Version via Browser & click My Info/ Account. Just like Netflix, we do not handle self-terminating trials via email/phone/in-person and there are no refunds. You MAY request to re-activate 100% unused trial weeks using our Chat.
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When you cancel, you lose access to booking future classes: please reserve classes before canceling your Autopay. We recommend you cancel 2 days before your scheduled autorenewal and use calendar alerts.
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Memberships cannot be paused for less than 30 days. While away, please continue your selfcare with our daily Live Mini-Workouts & Recorded Classes.
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Our month-to-month memberships require a 30-day cancellation-pause email notice before your next charge: we do not take any cancellation requests via phone or in person. Please use our email to schedule your cancellation/pause a minimum of 30 days ahead of your next renewal.
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All sales are final. No refunds are allowed on used, unused, missed canceled services, products, and memberships.
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To cancel your On-Demand Video Classes Membership, please log in to your account here, click 'My Subscriptions', and cancel there.
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Please be conscious and kind, read carefully the legal contract agreements your enter anywhere, manage your accounts mindfully, and take responsibility for your part: do no harm, earn positive karma. Our website does not allow any purchases without you accepting and signing the contract agreement. You may contact us to reactivate or re-gift your 100% Unused Membership via Web Chat.
How do I use Gift Card or Glow Account Credit?
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To see your balance and use it - please log in to a Full Mindbody Version via any browser.
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Glow Selfcare Rewards do not expire and accumulate. You can use them for any services and products.
Can I order products online?
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Please use our Web Chat for any questions and recommendations.
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No returns/refunds on our personal care products or services.