Open Circle Yoga – Studio Policies

We’ve created these simple, thoughtful guidelines to keep things clear and fair for everyone — clients, teachers, and our community. Thank you for reading them with care.

Start Your Journey: One-Time Trial (3 Classes in 7 Days)

This one-time trial is designed for new members to explore Open Circle Yoga before committing to a membership.

• Includes 3 classes valid for 7 days from your first visit.
• Available only to UAE residents (not short-term visitors).
• No extensions or pauses are available.
• Standard cancellation policy applies — cancel at least 2 hours before class to avoid class deduction

After your trial, you’re welcome to continue with one of our memberships.

Arriving on Time – Protecting the Ambience

To honor the space we create together:

• Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in.
• Late entry is not allowed more than 5 minutes after class starts.
• The opening minutes are essential for centering, connection, and setting the energy. Arriving late can disturb the flow for others.

Class Cancellations – Respecting Everyone’s Time

Please manage your bookings with care and respect for your fellow practitioners and our teachers.

Cancel at least 2 hours before class via the app or website or simply contact us on 058 279 1010 or info@opencircleyoga.org

Late Cancellation:

• Cancelling less than 2 hours before class.
• Your class credit will be deducted
• Unlimited members who late-cancel repeatedly may have booking limits applied.
  
  

No-Show:

• Not attending a class without cancelling.
• Treated the same as a late cancellation (class credit is deducted).
  
  

If the Studio Cancels:

• We will notify you at least 2 hours in advance if we need to cancel a class.
• Your class credit will remain for future use.
• The studio reserves the right to cancel classes up to 2 hours before start time in cases of low attendance or unforeseen circumstances such as emergencies, instructor illness, or weather disruptions.
  Why this matters: Our teachers are paid based on booked attendance. Late cancellations still require us to pay them — which is only fair.

Serenity Membership – One Class Per Day

Our Serenity membership supports steady, soulful practice while maintaining balance and fairness.

• Includes 1 class per day.
• If you late-cancel or no-show, that day’s class is still counted.
• The system won’t allow a second booking on the same day.
• Want to attend another class anyway? You can purchase an extra Serenity class for AED 45.
  
  

Package Pause Policy – Flexibility for Travel & Health

We understand that life happens — you can pause your membership with a little notice.

• Pauses must be requested before the pause period begins. (We can’t adjust retroactively.)
• Please include exact start and end dates in your request.

Pause Options:

• Monthly Packages (Serenity & Soulful): 1 pause of up to 10 days.
• Three-Month Packages:
  • Either 2 pauses of up to 10 days each
  • Or 1 pause of up to 20 days

Our Community Spirit

These policies aren’t about rules for the sake of rules — they help keep our space fair, sustainable, and soulful for everyone.

By honoring them, you’re helping us support our incredible teachers and maintain the warm, welcoming space that makes Open Circle Yoga special.