Class Rules
Privacy, safety, and security are our highest priorities. Each is discussed below in detail.
We open and hold a protected container where you can safely become vulnerable with yourself and around others. This art asks you to step outside what you know about yourself, and that’s a big ask especially when primal energy is present. You are under our protection from the moment you contact us.
Privacy
You may attend class anonymously and your identity will remain private. Doors lock and curtains close before class begins and we stay that way until the last person leaves. The identities of students and the details of class content are never disclosed to outside parties or venues. We describe Moxim only as “restorative yoga” with strict privacy requirements.
You are not required to disclose any details about yourself to other students. Other students will know only what you tell them. You do not need to RSVP on any social network to attend class.
We may ask you to show ID at class if there is any question about your identity or age. Your information remains private with us, but might be shared with authorities or emergency personnel if we are compelled to do so by law or if it necessary to ensure safety.
Security
We want everyone to have fun and feel welcome. You are required to know the class rules below. Violation or apparent willful misunderstanding of class rules will result in removal from class without a refund.
Every student is monitored to ensure class requirements and rules are followed at all times.
In particular, cruising isn’t welcome. That means no excessive staring, no attempting to contact students before/during/after, no sexual comments or comments about physical appearance, etc.
Safety
Moxim is a physical practice. As with any physical activity, there is a chance of injury and we want to make sure we have enough information to help you in case an emergency arises.
All instructors are trained in basic first aid, emergency response for physical activities, and trauma-informed teaching styles.
Finally, we carry our own general liability insurance.
Electronic Payment and Database Privacy
We partner with PayPal for electronic payments. Your credit card information stays with PayPal and is never shown to us. PayPal will tell us the following information about you:
- Name as given to PayPal
- Email address
- Shipping Address (we don’t ask, it’s just given)
Please be advised that PayPal will likely disclose your full legal name and physical address to us even though we don’t ask for it. We do not store this information at any point. Our databases contain only what you give us in registration forms.
Your credit card statement will say “YOGA”.
COVID Safety
Moxim follows all local COVID regulations and CDC guidelines. We allow enough space for social distancing and recommend masks for non-vaccinated, sensitive, or at-risk individuals.
We have found that each city handles COVID safety a little differently and that rules change over time. Expect our COVID procedures to match our own safety standards as well as procedures followed by other local yoga studios.
If you have any concerns, please contact us.
Conduct
You are responsible for knowing and observing all rules to ensure everyone’s safety and privacy.
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Inclusivity. Moxim welcomes legal adults of all genders, orientations, and experience levels. All that is required is a desire to learn more about or deepen your practice of Moxim.
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Disability. Moxim welcomes persons with disabilities. We work with you individually to create accommodations that align with your goals.
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Anonymity. Moxim is anonymous. You are encouraged to share YOUR experience about Moxim. Do not speak of others or their experiences. Honor each others privacy. Do not acknowledge a student outside of class unless you have obtained specific consent to do so. You don’t know what their privacy or anonymity needs are. Assume total secrecy and anonymity.
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Nudity Moxim is an intentionally clothing optional movement art form. We have very strict policies around looking, touching, and “cruising” (see below) so that a safe container can be created for you to explore yourself deeply and safely. Use this opportunity fully, and be gentle with your progress. Open yourself to the healing possibilities of knowing your body without guilt, shame, or stigma. Feel into the exhilarating vulnerability of surrendering your truest and most authentic self and discover your ultimate power therein.
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Consent. Moxim is consensual. Consent is a choice you make without pressure, manipulation, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You can change your mind at any time. Even if you have done something before, and even if you are in the middle of doing it, you can change your mind. You can only consent to something if you have the full story. If someone adds something “extra” that you didn’t talk about, there isn’t full consent. When it comes to Moxim, fun is mandatory. You should only do the things you WANT to do, not things that you feel you’re expected to do. And speaking of things you want to do, consent is specific - saying yes to one thing (like a certain person touching you) doesn’t mean you’ve said yes to other things (like different person touching you). If we feel you do not understand or seek consent, you will not be allowed to attend class.
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Saying No. It is crucial that you have positive and empowering experience at Moxim and in private experiences that employ what you learned at Moxim. That means you must understand how to say No and be capable of saying No. Moxim explores aspects of dominance and submission that require specific consent at all times. When you do not (or no longer) consent, you must communicate. If we feel you are unable to communicate for any reason, or if you become unresponsive to prompts, the activity will be stopped for your safety.
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Triggers. Emotional triggers are extreme feelings. The feelings can be extremely good or extremely bad. Moxim explores Dominance and submission in a trauma-informed, trigger-informed approach to create a deeply meaningful and exceptionally safe environment. If you think a Moxim activity might lead to a negative emotional trigger, you must inform the instructor so the activity can be stopped and adjusted. If we feel you are unable to communicate for any reason, or if you become unresponsive to prompts, the activity will be stopped for your safety.
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Checkpoints. The instructor will frequently “check in” to make sure you are doing okay. If we feel you are unable to communicate for any reason, or if you become unresponsive to prompts, the activity will be stopped for your safety.
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Being Touched. As in life, always ask before touching someone or their things. Moxim uses instructor-to-student touch. That means the teacher might request to touch you during class. Before you are touched, you will always be told where and asked for specific consent. If we feel you are unable to communicate for any reason, or if you become unresponsive to prompts, the activity will be stopped for your safety. In more advanced classes, student-to-student touch follows the same rules.
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Subspace. Moxim is designed to explore a place of deep surrender. In this state, the mind and body feel soft and malleable with an almost unreal floating feeling. Cares and needs dissolve as your presence becomes pure potential to be shaped. Most students identifying as submissive report visiting “subspace” during class. Moxim is a protected container that brings you in and out of subspace safely. You will not be released from our care until you have fully returned to the default world or until a designated caretaker can assume responsibility for you.
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No Latecomers, No Early Leavers. Doors lock promptly when class starts. No latecomers will be admitted. You are encouraged to stay the whole time. If you need to leave early or exit during class, you may not re-enter until class is over.
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No Cruising. Moxim has a strict “no cruising” policy. This means no excessive staring, no comments about physical appearance, and no attempting to obtain contact information before, during, or after class. Complaints are taken seriously. If you are interested in getting to know someone you meet at Moxim, wait for THEM to approach YOU far away from class time.
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No Teaching. Do not attempt to teach or demonstrate Moxim without instructor supervision. There are many subtle energies involved with safely teaching Moxim, and you could hurt someone unintentionally.
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Willingness. Come prepared to practice new things. Moxim explores protocols and techniques for deepening knowledge of one’s inner self. Whether you’re a Dom or sub, you can benefit greatly from understanding how to give and receive protocols.
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Take it Easy. Progress cannot be forced. It is a gift that must be given freely. You undoubtedly will experience internal resistance to certain commands or exercises. When that happens, it means it is not time for you yet. Many of us have physical or emotional trauma that blocks our ability to completely give ourselves to higher purpose. Take it easy on yourself. Be patient and willing to allow your blockers to dissolve slowly, with time, earned trust, and earned wisdom. Progress is not a race. It is a beautiful journey unique to your life experiences.
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Body Positivity. We honor all body shapes, sizes, and types. Someone giving the gift of their radiance is always received with love and respect. Every body holds a story worth telling and worth hearing.
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Pregnancy. Do not practice Moxim while pregnant. At the teacher’s discretion, you may be invited to observe certain postures rather than practice them.
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Arousal. Sexual energy is present during Moxim. You will almost certainly become turned on by your own practice, especially as you become more experienced at accessing this energy within you. If this happens to you and it reaches a point of distraction for yourself or other students, simply refocus your attention on your own practice. If things don’t subside, you are encouraged to take a seated position until order is restored, out of respect for those around you.
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No Recording devices. No phones, photography, or recording devices are allowed during Moxim. Specific consent will be obtained before you are recorded by Moxim staff.
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Solo OK.You do not need to be partnered to attend class. Please observe the “no cruising” policy.
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Minimize Joking. Help us preserve the purity of Moxim by refraining from talking or joking during class.
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Sensual, Sexual, and Spiritual. Moxim physically and verbally explores sensuality and sexuality. We do so with high vibration and respect for the sacred space we create. Low vibration sexual comments, innuendos, and double entendres should be shared far away from class. If you don’t know what this rule even means, just be silent during class and observe how others behave.
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Financial Assistance. You are never turned away or dropped from Moxim over money; our ethical commitment is to care for you and guide you safely once you have started your Moxim journey. If class cost poses a hardship, please contact us to discuss alternatives. Other means of contributing to Moxim are available.