JWS Health & Safety Protocols and Procedures

This is a living document, influenced by the current CDC Guidelines.
Last updated on May 4th, 2025.

The JWS community includes people who are severely immunocompromised—and others whose ability to work depends on staying healthy. These protocols exist to protect everyone’s health, career, and peace of mind.

These guidelines are based on current CDC recommendations, with adjustments tailored to our specific space, class structure, and community needs. We review them regularly and update as needed.

Your class deposits, signature on our forms, and enrollment confirmations all individually serve as your agreement to abide by these policies.

Questions?

Email jake@jenwaldman.com

How do I know if I can come to class in person?

Step 1: Are You Feeling Sick?

If not:
→ Come to class.

If yes:
→ Keep reading.

Step 2: Are Your Symptoms Severe?

Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, body aches, nausea, or vomiting

If so:
→ Stay home
→ Email jake@jenwaldman.com
→ Take a COVID test
→ You can Zoom into class or find a sub

If no:
→ Keep reading.

Step 3: Are Your Symptoms Mild?

Sore throat, congestion, headache, or fatigue

If you’re experiencing any of these:

  • Took a COVID test and tested negative?
     → Masking is optional, but recommended

Did not take a COVID test?
 → You must wear a mask in class

Step 4: Have you recently Tested Positive for COVID?

Count Day 1 as your first full day of symptoms

✅ You may attend unmasked if:

  • You’re past Day 5, have been symptom-free for 48+ hours, and test negative

  • You’re past Day 10, have been symptom-free for 48+ hours (no test needed)

😷 You may attend masked if:

  • You’re past Day 5, have been symptom-free for 72+ hours, but still test positive

In all other cases:
→ Stay home
→ Email Jake

Studio Safety Measures

  • Classrooms are equipped with HEPA air purifiers (MERV 17 equivalent)

  • We monitor NYC COVID-19 hospitalization levels and adjust practices as needed

  • Current COVID-19 level: LOW

If Protocols Aren’t Followed

Anyone who disregards these policies:
→ Will be removed from class
→ Will not be eligible for a refund

Frequently Asked QUESTIONS

  • A home antigen test is fine. Take it the same day as class.

  • Yes—if you’re well enough to participate, email jake@jenwaldman.com before class. If Zoom access is possible, we’ll make it happen.

  • You’re considered symptom-free when you feel well and any remaining symptoms are mild, non-contagious, and improving—like a fading cough or slight post-nasal drip.

  • No. Just mask up and come to class. But if you’re staying home or requesting Zoom access, please email Jake.

  • We’ll take care of it. Anyone violating our health protocols will be asked to leave.

  • Day 1 = the day after your positive test.

    After Day 5, you may attend masked if you're still testing positive.

    After Day 10, you may attend unmasked if you’ve had no symptoms at any point.

  • Email Jake right away. If we can Zoom you in, we will.

  • Email us in advance so we can make a plan. Accommodations are possible, but not at the last minute.

  • Yes. Health protocols apply to all JWS classes, private sessions, and in-studio work.