As a space of transformation and personal development, the moving galaxy expects both teachers and instructors to adhere to a code of conduct as set out by the 10 ethical precepts of yoga outlined in the Patanjaliyogasastra, called the Yamas and Niyamas. Specifically, this entails:

Satya | Truth

Students and instructors will adhere to truthful statements and representations of themselves at all times. Illicit or illegal activity is strictly prohibited. Teachers are not qualified to diagnose or treat physical or mental conditions.

Ahimsa | Non violence

We do not permit managers, employees, teachers, independent contractors, students, or others in the workplace to harass any other person because of age, gender (including pregnancy), race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, or any other basis proscribed by law. Students and instructors will refrain from both physical and verbal, and implied non-verbal harm to each other, which includes (but is not limited to) discrimination or derogatory language based on age, gender, physical ability, marital status, sexual orientation, race or religion, and non-specific physical intimidation. Students and instructors will also refrain from physical harm to themselves, which includes usage of drugs and alcohol during instructional time. Hands on assists are offered in many of our classes, and teachers will always obtain consent prior to hands on assists via consent cards and any additional consent procedures they set out for their classes.

Asteya | Non stealing

Students and teachers will refrain from taking things that do not belong to them, as well as respecting the time of others by arriving on time, and starting and ending sessions on time. During class, entry doors are locked, and additional lockers to secure valuable personal belongings are available. Usage of cell phones and taking pictures, video or audio during class time is strictly prohibited unless the teacher has expressly allowed it, and consent is given by every other class attendee.

Brahmacharya | The Divine Path

We do not tolerate sexual harassment in our studio. Sexual harassment refers to any unwelcome sexual attention, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature when the conduct harms the person’s employment or working environment. We prohibit sexual misconduct in our studio. Sexual misconduct is any unsolicited and unwelcome sexual advance including requests for sexual favors, sexual touching, and verbal, visual, or physical conduct that creates a sexually hostile environment in a yoga class or the studio in general. This includes inappropriate touch, inappropriate speech, or the implication that granting sexual or romantic favors as required in order for a student or teacher to progress. Romantic or sexual relationships between instructors and students are highly discouraged.

Aparigraha | Non-Hoarding

Students are under no expectation of exclusive commitment to the moving galaxy and its instructors. No preferential treatment will be given based on students’ choices of instructors and yoga studios, but students with established practices at the moving galaxy may be given first priority for spots and discounted or waived application fees, in practice immersions and teachers apprenticeship programs.

Saucha | Cleanliness

Students and instructors will adhere to reasonable expectations of personal hygiene, and will maintain the cleanliness of the instructional space. Students can expect to arrive to a clean and orderly space, and will do their utmost to return it to that at the end of each session. Studio is deep cleaned weekly, and we are responsive to current best practices regarding transmission of viruses such as Covid.

Santosha | Contentment

If situations arise where students or instructors are unhappy, need clarification, or need to address a conflict, we want to know about it. Please email anna@movinggalaxy.com, or reach out in person.

Tapas | Right Effort

Teachers agree to come prepared to teach, and to be responsive to the needs of the students who come to class. Students agree to make choices, including opting out when appropriate, that honor their needs on a given day.

Svadhyaya | Self-Study

We will teach around monthly themes, and refer to the philosophical roots of the practice of yoga whenever we can. We are committed to the never-ending process of learning, as a community. There is generally space and time to ask questions before, during, or after a particular class, and when appropriate, teachers will do their best to answer! At times, a teacher may ask to postpone answering a question to respect the flow of class and their time. Teachers will refer out if the question reaches beyond their area of expertise. None of our staff is qualified to diagnose or treat physical injuries or mental health challenges,

Isvara Pranidhana | Honoring Spirit

While we are a non-religious and non-dogmatic space, the practice of yoga often works beyond the physical to affect our energetic and spiritual selves. We honor the spiritual lineage of the practice of yoga, and include it in an invitational framework in many of our classes.