Covid-19 Safety Protocols

Here at The Root, we take the threat of Covid-19 very seriously. With so many unknowns about the long term effects and with pregnant persons and infants being in the high risk category - we are handling the virus with the utmost precautions as we have moved in and out of different levels of re-opening these last 9 months.

To read more about current CDC Guidelines click here.

To Read about the latest research on Covid-19 and Pregnancy visit Evidence Based Birth.

UPDATED: DECEMBER 1, 2020

In November - Sacramento returned to purple tier - so most of our classes are taking place via Zoom only, but protocols below apply during in person classes when they are allowed.

Currently Childbirth Classes are being held hybrid (in-person and Online) email Kellie for more info.

Covid-19 Protocols:

• Teachers will not come to the Root if they have any symptoms of illness or if they have been in contact with anyone diagnosed with Covid-19 within the previous two weeks.

• Please, if you, as a student are feeling at all unwell, take advantage of the hybrid Zoom option and stay home. As much as I am dying to see all of your faces in-person, I want this community to stay as safe as possible!

Distancing and Masks

• Employees, contractors and group leaders will be wearing masks during check-in and around the studio and participants will be required to wear masks when entering the studio and in the common areas, but per Yoga Alliance and World Health Organization guidelines, you will have the option to take masks off while participating in fitness classes once folks are seated and distanced.

• Kellie will have disposable paper masks to hand out at the door if you don't already have your own.

• Physical distancing tape marks will be placed throughout the studio and outside the front door and reminders will be posted throughout.

• Crossover of classes in the two rooms won't be happening for the time being

• No Hands-On Assists in Yoga and Fitness Classes

• If the weather is nice then we will open up the big back door garage for air flow

Hand Washing and Sanitizing Protocols

• Students will be given hand sanitizer at the door of the studio

• Teachers will wash their hands when entering the studio and immediately after class.

• Hand Sanitizer will be available in all rooms. Use it as needed!

• Wooden blocks (instead of foam) will be used for Yoga classes and will be sanitized in between classes, bolster covers and blankets will be washed in between classes.

• Weights, pilates gliders and other fitness equipment will also be sanitized between classes.

• We will not have baby equipment (it will be covered) or loaned yoga mats in use for the time being.

  • All high-touch areas will be highly sanitized between classes including:

  • Door handles (bathroom, small room, large room, front door, two office doors)

  • Bathroom Sink/Water Filter, Toilet Handle

  • Front counter

  • Changing table

  • Other high touch areas used by teachers

• Our cleaning protocols will be made visible and checked off as they are done.

Class Check-In Procedures

• Only teachers will be checking folks in - via phone or iPad.

• Signing up and paying online via ScheduleBliss is preferred.

• On ScheduleBliss you will see two options - one for in-person and one for online for each class where that is offered. If you are choosing online, your procedure will be the same as it has been. If choosing in-person, signing up ahead of time allows the teacher to know how many we will have showing up.

• If you need to pay in-person Venmo or PayPal are preferable to cash/card changing hands.

• While we aren't taking temperatures, there will be an additional Covid-19 related informed consent form for all in-person participants to read and sign.

• Leave your props out after class so that teachers can collect and sanitize them. (blankets, bolsters, blocks, weights, etc)

CLASS SIZES AND LIMITS

• In-Studio Fitness and Yoga classes will have a limit of 8 people Max in person (with Zoom Options) *In Purple, In Person Fitness is not allowed

• Members will have first priority for these in-person spots! (see below if you’d like to become a member)

• Kellie's Childbirth Classes will have a limit of 8 Couples in-person in the large room - with Zoom options for those interested. For now, Postpartum Prep, Breastfeeding, Pumping & Survival Tools for Baby will be offered only via Zoom.