Next Steps: The Yoga Room Phased Reopening
Dear Yoga Room Friends,
Governor Cuomo announced on June 15 that over 70% of NYS adults have received at least one vaccine dose, and NYS has achieved one of the lowest Covid positivity rates in the country. As a result, most NY state-level Covid restrictions on mask wearing, cleaning and capacity restrictions on most businesses are being lifted. The federal mandate for unvaccinated people to wear a mask remains in place.
In light of the above NYS guidelines, we are continuing with our phased reopening of The Yoga Room Astoria. Next steps:
Stage 1. Effective today, June 17:
- We are removing social distancing requirements and capacity restrictions
- If you are fully vaccinated, mask wearing is optional
- If you are not fully vaccinated, you are expected to wear your mask in the studio (we will not be checking your vaccination card, this is on the honor system)
- We are reopening showers (bring your own towel) and water fountains
- We keep the same enhanced cleaning protocols, HEPA air filters, etc. in place
- We are no longer requiring health questionnaires before every class (but obviously if you feel unwell, please stay at home)
Stage 2. Over the next few weeks, we will:
- Bring more of our staff on board and add more classes
- Reinstate memberships and mat storage
- Reintroduce some props in practice rooms (use or bring your own)
- Stop Zoom classes
Look out for an email soon regarding more details about Stage 2.
Stage 3. Soon after, when possible:
- Reinstate full services (mat rental, towel rental, etc.)
It has been a long year, and Covid-19 is definitely not over, but hopefully NYC is finally turning the corner. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the Astoria studio. (We do not have a date yet for the LIC studio unfortunately)
Please do not hesitate to reach out to info@the-yoga-room.com with any questions.
Warmly,
Zhana, Martin and TYR team
