Class Etiquette – Mindfulness begins at the door.

At Rising Moon Tai Chi, our practice of mindfulness starts even before the class commences and a few simple courtesies help keep the energy calm and flowing for all.

• Please try to arrive about five minutes before class begins. This gives you time to settle in, find your place and catch up with other students. If you do happen to arrive late, that’s okay - simply enter the room quietly, put your things away, and offer a respectful salute to the instructor before joining the group. Students are expected to stay for the duration of the class, concluding together with a closing salute as a mark of mutual respect.

• Please turn all devices to silent. This includes phones and watches.

• At Mt Martha House, if there is a class in progress, we kindly ask that you enter from the front of the House and wait in the sitting room at the far end of the Room 18 hallway. This venue is a busy community hub, hosting school groups, local activities, and one-on-one counselling, so it’s important that we remain mindful and respectful of the shared space.

• At The Studio, if a class is in progress, please wait in the foyer.

• Once the instructor is ready to begin, please take your place promptly so we can begin together with the opening salute.

Please do not attend class if you are unwell.

We understand that everyone comes to class for different reasons, whether it's to relax, improve health, build focus, or simply enjoy the movement. Thank you for helping us maintain a calm, respectful, and welcoming space where all students can enjoy their practice.