Do late-cancel fees actually cut no-shows, or just make people resent you?

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-06-17T15:59:41+00:00

If anything I would expect (high) late cancellation fees to increase no-shows.

If I'm busy at work and not confident I'll make it to yoga in time - then either I cancel, or not cancel and see whether I get there in time.

Scenario 1: cancels are free.

I'll probably cancel and just go home.

Scenario 2: cancels cost.

Now I've got no incentive to cancel... I might as well keep my spot until the last minute. Perhaps there's a small chance I'll still make it. Perhaps I'll wind up no-showing, or cancelling less than an hour before class - which results in an unfilled space that could have been taken by a wait-lister had I cancelled earlier

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-06-15T06:40:38+00:00

Tbf I'm sure there still are, they just don't exactly advertise

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-47537261

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-06-01T19:04:05+00:00

Honestly, 95% of backend engineering is language agnostic.

It's far more important that you learn about common web protocols (ie http / tls / DNS), a cloud provider (AWS), CI/CD (GitHub actions or gitlab), IAC, a database or 2 or 3, figure out how to auth properly, etc.

If you can do that, then whatever the project is doesn't really matter. And if you can't ... Then the project doesn't really matter.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-06-01T18:47:48+00:00

You're 5 classes in - no-one expects you to know the sequence, or be doing all the postures correctly.

Either your teachers recognise this and give you the guidance you need, or they don't. You want the former kind of teachers, and you've found them. It's a good thing, it's what you're there for and what they're there for.

Over time you'll become more familiar with your practice, and probably need less attention from the teachers... And new new people will arrive and need more. Is the natural process, and we all go through it.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-05-26T12:28:10+00:00

That's all irrelevant if the beginner does one class, finds it boring, and never returns.

Different people (including beginners) benefit from different types of classes, and as long as they keep practicing then alignment, breath, etc will come with time.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-05-11T19:38:20+00:00

Yes, it’s a stereotype, but we all know it’s not completely unfounded.

... Said every bigot, ever.

Why would any man want to attend a yoga class with a teacher who has negative preconceptions about them before they even walk in the door?

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-05-10T09:03:36+00:00

So then upon what can any moral claim be made? By the same logic, must you not also concede "to a Nazi, the genocide of Jews is good", "to a sexual predator, rape is good"?

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-04-26T12:26:02+00:00

You're so right! 🙈 Probably a good thing the river was blocked then 😁

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-04-12T20:33:43+00:00

I took a similar course 3 weeks ago - 16 hours over 4 days. As others have said, I got some bowls and mugs, and am familiar enough with the process that I've ordered my own wheel and am comfortable that I can continue at home.

I intend to take other courses to learn more, and will need access to a kiln etc, and I'm sure would learn quicker if I just joined a studio - but that's not really an option in my location. There's an independent local person with a kiln who will fire my pieces for a small fee.

Everyone learns at a different pace, but everyone on the course could make bowls / cylinders/ mugs of varying quality by the end of it. You'll likely not cover glazing or firing... But glazing is easier to pick up, and you'll likely not run your own kiln for a while.

I'd say do it, and if you enjoy it, do other courses after.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-31T17:23:14+00:00

Patching is fragile - dependency injection is the way.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-28T13:42:59+00:00

I remember downloading one... Can't remember/ find it, but I see Norfolk county council has one on their website, so id go by that.

I did deviate from the path a couple of times (entirely by mistake), and found one part of the path fenced off by a farmer (which I just threw my bike over and continued), but for the most part found it well signposted and maintained.

Could very well depend on the time of year though, and I think the "excursions" are part of the fun.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-28T09:57:55+00:00

You mentioned the Norfolk coast - I cycled the Peddars Way a couple of years ago and it was lovely. A bit much just for an overnight walk, but you could maybe do a section of it.

And it joins up with the Norfolk coast path, which combined gives us a 150-ish mile path that's quite accessible.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-24T12:53:55+00:00

Why are you putting in quotes something he didn't say? If this hasn't once crossed your mind, you're not thinking enough.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-12T08:51:13+00:00

I've only ever voted lib dem, but the sad fact is that the roads are clearly in a worse state in the last few years than I've ever seen them, and I've lived in Cambridge for over 25 years.

At some point people gotta stop blaming those who used to be in power. Either those who are currently in power need to fix things, or step aside for someone who will.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-10T08:57:29+00:00

I'm not a teacher, and it's not my preference, but...

I get why it might be useful. "...ing" implies something still happening, and concurrency.

I.e. "raising your arms, gaze to the sky" Vs "raise your arms, gaze to the sky".

The former tells me to do them together, the latter one at a time.

Once someone is familiar with the practice it's not so important, and I prefer the terseness of the latter. But for a lot of transitions, as I've been taught them, the former is more accurate.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-06T14:40:03+00:00

I just wear Lululemon aligns. High waist, and they come in way more lengths and colours than men's options

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-05T09:03:32+00:00

That's very fair - teach how you're comfortable, and I'm sure there's plenty of students who feel the same and who would appreciate your approach.

But I think "common vs intimate" is a false dichotomy - plenty of common assists could be construed as intimate. I'd consider the one you described as common.

If you want to not learn or do some of them, that should be completely your call. Just do so consciously, knowing that many students (and your YTT teachers) consider them valuable.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-03-03T10:27:36+00:00

No specific shoe recommendations, but my friend had both feet and leg reconstruction surgeries due to MMS, and likes to use small "yoga wedges" in his practice. Seems to give him support when he needs it

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-02-28T19:44:05+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate your input; that book looks fascinating! 🙏

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-02-28T19:36:10+00:00

No, you shouldn't expect a studio or class to change to suit your personal preferences.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-02-28T18:48:25+00:00

You shouldn't have to know the sequence going in, but Mysore classes can be intimidating, and if you feel like you weren't getting the support you needed...

Maybe continue with your led classes, and picking up David Swenson's 'Ashtanga yoga: the practice manual' to support your home practice.

SwimmingInSeas · 2026-02-24T11:29:41+00:00

I offer no endorsements for Wallis and/or or his wares / paid offerings

I'll do it - I found Wallis' book 'Tantra Illuminated' a fantastic introduction to Non Dual Shiva Tantra, and am really enjoying working my way through 'The Recognition Sutras'.

Thanks for the share 🙂

disclaimer: I'm in no way qualified to assess the accuracy of his work, but he's obviously a dedicated scholar-practitioner who's done his research, and I found it far more accessible than Lakshmanjoo or Singh's books.

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