ADA

Rocktown Yoga follows the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines for accessible facilities. This book can be found here. 

Key Considerations from the ACSM: 

• Pre-Participation Screening 
• Orientation, Education, and Supervision of Members 
• Emergency Planning and Procedures 
• Professional Staff and Independent Contractors 
• Operating Procedures 
• Signage 

Hallways/Accessibility

In order to be accessible to all manner of participants, a yoga studio must offer the proper width of hallways, doors, restrooms, height of water fountains, etc. for a diverse population. It must also meet standards, such as outward-swinging doors, so that it can be properly evacuated in case of an emergency.

Access

Rocktown Hot Yoga has one external door which leads directly into its practice room which remains locked to the outside. Its main entrance is located in the lobby of its building. This creates confusion when people use mobile map services to find the studio and also limits the ability to attract casual customers who may happen upon the studio. Ideally, the studio would have a “storefront” door which would increase its marketability.

Additional Design Requests

Ideally, the operators of Rocktown Hot Yoga would like bigger windows in its practice space and deckage, with fencing, for the ability to have outdoor practice space. This space would also offer a place for participants to socialize and give the managers a space to offer for the hosting of events and parties which could offer additional revenue through facility usage and special group classes and increase marketing potential of its programs.