Masks at Stretch June 2021

Mask Rules at Stretch until July 13th
As announced this morning, from 1am Tuesday 29 June 2021, increased restrictions will be brought in for people living in South East Queensland.

These increased restrictions will be reviewed on Tuesday 13 July, 2021.

Restrictions from 1am Tuesday 29 June
South East Queensland

• Carry a mask and wear it whenever you are outside the house (excluding vigorous exercise or when seated)
• All indoor settings: 1 person per 4 square metres or 100% capacity with ticketed and allocated seating​

We also ask that you now scan in using the QLD Safe App upon arrival to each class. Posters will be located near the doors and on the reception desk.
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Here is our simple Q & A about masks in and around the studios - we can't wait to see you on the mat soon!

Do I have to wear a mask at Stretch
Masks need to be worn indoors at all times, so unless you have a valid exception the answer is yes. These may include:

• a person with a particular medical condition or disability
• if wearing a mask creates a risk to a person’s health and safety

A person who is able to wear a mask (not exempt for medical reasons) and removes their face mask for any of these reasons must resume wearing the face mask as soon as possible after the circumstance ends. If you are unable to wear a mask for any of the reasons above, please kindly let our staff know. You do not need to tell us why, or provide any documentation, but we do need to be made aware.

Do I have to wear a mask during strenuous classes?
Strenuous exercise is a valid reason for removing your mask. We will explain to you that in flows or exercises you will feel exertion on a scale of 1 - 10. If you feel that the exercise is a 5 or above (or 3 or above when pregnant), we are happy for you to remove your mask to complete the flow or exercise, catch your breath, and then we ask that you place your mask back on.

Do Yoga teachers need to wear a mask?
Yes they must wear a mask while in reception and moving around the room. However, as per the directive there is an exemption if the nature of a person’s work or education means that clear enunciation or visibility of the mouth is essential;

Examples – teaching, lecturing, learning, or live broadcasting.

Your teacher will have a mask with them at all times, however may remove their mask to teach but only while on their mat. They will however very strictly socially distance with their mask off, and will replace their mask as soon as practical.

If you have any questions about the above, or need to change any upcoming class bookings, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Read More:

• https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/restrictions-in-qld-update