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A normal yoga class, I agree. I get the impression this is an employer sponsored class that takes place during the work day. Lots of job related things can pop up, and to assume that cell phone use in class was trivial is an odd assumption for the instructor to take, IMO.

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As I read it I felt that if the yoga student could not spare 30min without connectivity, then perhaps the class was not a suitable fit in his schedule. Perhaps such a student is not ready for yoga or other meditative practices at all.

There is nothing wrong with that. In that case saying yes to as many people as possible means allowing phones.

It’s just the justification (“We want to say yes to everyone!”) that’s so odd. If there are good reasons for actually allowing phones then say that, not that you want to say yes to everyone.

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