How about this...you relinquish “the spot” and then stand at the back of the exercise area. Just before class begins you raise your hand and ask the instructor (in a loud and clear voice) where your “reserved spot is”. When the instructor tells you that there are no reserved spots...then do or say whatever makes you comfortable. Even if you don’t say or do anything, I think the point will be made and I doubt anyone in that class will be claiming a “spot” again.
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