Yoga at home with a teacher: prepare your space

Distinguish a home visit from an online session

For a home visit, we come together in the same physical space. Online, we communicate remotely. That distinction changes preparation, timing and the quote, so say which format you are looking for at the start.

In Ericeira and Lisbon, a visit is arranged for a particular location. Confirming those two areas does not guarantee any address, time or journey without discussion. Begin with the approximate area and the periods you could consider. A location needs confirmation before you plan around it.

If you are still comparing options, you can ask about both a visit and online practice in one message. You do not need to share a full home address in the first contact. Once we establish the possibility, we agree the details needed for travel.

We can arrange yoga at your home in Ericeira or Lisbon. From there, we choose the space and equipment for your session.

Describe the space you already have

Describe the room and clear space instead of buying equipment before speaking to me. We need to understand whether the location accommodates the intended format and how many people will take part. Individual practice and a gathering of friends need different planning.

Remove fragile objects, cables and furniture that obstruct movement, without making changes that put you at risk. Ask whether particular props are needed and confirm the available surface. Tell me how much clear floor space you have so we can discuss whether it will work.

Mention a terrace or garden if that is where you hope to practise. We need to agree the conditions and an alternative if the outside space cannot be used. Describe the flooring and privacy of the space so we can plan the session and an alternative for bad weather.

Agree equipment and participants

Confirm what I bring and what you should provide. Do not assume every session includes the same mats or accessories. A short list agreed beforehand avoids unnecessary purchases and surprises when I arrive. Ask before substituting objects for requested equipment.

Tell me the actual number of people and whether everyone wants to participate. For a small group, share language preferences and the kind of meeting you imagine. Do not add participants on the day without asking, because that can change the space and format.

Aerial yoga is not an automatic extension of a home visit. Suspended fabric requires professional equipment and installation. To explore aerial practice, use the specific venues and formats presented on the website. A floor-based home session and suspended equipment are separate arrangements.

Preparing your home for the session

Choose a period when the space is available and discuss it with those who share your home. Your house does not need to be perfectly silent or immaculate, but knowing who may enter and which interruptions are likely is useful.

Ask how early I should arrive and whether anything needs preparing before the session. Confirm the entrance, lift or stairs and anything relevant to carrying equipment. Share only what is necessary for the visit through the agreed contact, rather than posting private access details in a public place.

If the occasion is a birthday or special gathering, mention it from the beginning. An ordinary private session and an event with guests have different needs. The celebrations page helps you prepare that kind of enquiry with more context, including numbers and the part yoga would play in the day.

Agree the price and terms first

At-home yoga: €50 total for 2 people, 75 minutes, plus €10 per extra person; travel confirmed separately. A one-to-one home session receives a separate quote. We confirm duration, travel, participants, equipment and total price before booking. Ericeira Pole & Aerial passes do not automatically cover a home visit, even if you live close to the studio.

Ask about change and cancellation terms for your session. If the location or number of people changes, tell me beforehand so we can review the arrangement. Sending a message and receiving its acknowledgement does not mean a booking is confirmed. Keep the final agreement somewhere you can check it.

For health questions about practice, seek individual advice and discuss session details with me. Do not use this guide as an exercise programme or clinical assessment. In the public form, leave contact details and practical preferences without medical information. The purpose of the enquiry is to establish whether we can arrange the session you want.

Before I arrive

Once we have confirmed a session, prepare access as carefully as the practice space. Confirm the door number, floor and doorbell in our private conversation. Tell me in advance about stairs, parking difficulties or building access rules. Do not put your full address in a public comment or share it before it is needed.

Keep the route between the entrance and practice area clear. Arrange furniture and belongings before the agreed time, rather than relying on rearranging a whole room when the session begins. For a small group, check that everyone knows the time, location and what we agreed about equipment.

Also consider who will be at home and which interruptions are likely. We can discuss the arrangements, but you do not need to promise a perfectly quiet house. Describe the real space so we can agree a workable plan. If it does not suit the intended meeting, ask about another in-person location or an online option.

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