Silk Wind Studio PASSED its Suffolk County Dept. of Health Inspection on 10/22/2020

 COVID-19 Protocols in place for resuming In-Studio classes:

Your practice is an important part of your wellness, do not abandon it when you may need it most!  Use your trainings to stay calm and strengthen your immunity.

As In-Studio classes resume, we will be taking all necessary steps to provide you with a clean, safe, and healthy environment in which to practice, following CDC guidlelines and NY State's requirements for gyms and fitness centers.

Our response and protocols for compliance are detailed below.

Peace, Tao, and Namaste,

Donna & Pete Landini

COVID-19 Response Protocols

Reopening protocols effective 10/22/2020

* Updated 5/15/2021: see updates below in Burgundy
** Updated 6/22/2021: see updates below in Blue
*** Updated 12/13/2021: see updates below in Green 
**** Updated 2/10/2022: see updates below in Orange 



 Class Size and Registration

• Capacity is limited to 33% of maximum occupancy, restricting class size to 6 students.
• Students must register in advance for each class they wish to attend (no drop-ins, no exceptions).
• Online registration will include a mandatory health screening.  
• If you are not feeling well prior to class time, please stay home. 
• 5/15/2021: NYS Capacity Limits have changed to allow up to 8 Students per class
• 6/22/2021:  While NYS has elminated all business related capacity limits, we've chosen to continue to limit classe sizes at Silk Wind to 8 Students per class, thus continuing our class registration process.
• 12/31/2021: No change - maximum class size remains 8 students per class
  2/10/2022: No change - maximum class size remains 8 students per class

 On Site Activity, Physical Distancing, and Protective Equipment

• Face coverings are required to be worn at all times by all students and the teacher.
• 5/19/2021: Fully Vaccinated Individuals May Choose Not to Wear a Mask.
• 6/22/2021: Masks are no longer required, however un-vaccinated individuals are encouraged to continue to wear a mask.
• 12/13/2021: Masks remain optional, however unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals will not be allowed entry
• 2/10/2022: Masks remain optional for those fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and partially vaccinated must wear a mask.
• The studio floor is marked to maintain 6 feet physical distance between all students, and teacher.
• We have suspended all exercises, drills, and application practice involving interpersonal contact.
• Verbal guidance will be given in lieu of hands-on adjustments.
• 5/19/2021: Fully Vaccinated Individuals May Participate in Contact Exercises
• 6/22/2021: All Individuals May Participate in Contact Exercises
• 12/13/2021 : No Change - however unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals will not be allowed entry
  2/10/2022: All Individuals must wear a mask when participating in close contact exercises 
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• Shared/rental equipment will not be available; Students are expected to bring their own mats, props, etc. to class.
• Classes are scheduled with a minimum of 15 minutes between classes to accommodate cleaning and students exiting. 
• Students are encouraged not to arrive early and to exit promptly when class is over.
• Visitors, guests, or observers are not permitted at this time.

 Hygiene, Cleaning, and Disinfection.

• Please wash your hands, or use hand sanitizer provided throughout the studio as often as needed.
• The studio space is being disinfected before and after each class with a hospital grade disinfectant (Vital Oxide) that has been identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as effective against COVID-19.
• The bathroom and all high touch surfaces are being cleaned and disinfected before and after each class.
• 6/22/2021: Cleaning/Disinfecting is now performed Daily
• 12/13/2021: No Changes to Cleaning/Disinfecting protocols
  2/10/2022: No Changes to Cleaning/Disinfecting protocols

Air Handling, Purification and Ventilation

• The studio is in compliance with NY State guidelines regarding air filtration systems (Merv-13).
• A Medify HEPA Air Purifier is also used to filter air particles as small as .01 microns.
• Additional ventilation is obtained through the use of a window fan set to exhaust.
• 6/22/2021: Air Purification and Ventilation remains unchanged
• 12/13/2021 : No Change in Air Purification and Ventilation
  2/10/2022 : No Changes in Air Purification and Ventilation