Preparation for Online Yoga

Technical

  • Make sure your device is fully charged
  • Close your web pages and all other applications to maximise the Zoom App
  • If you require we can do a ‘tech meet up’ prior to your first class subject to a mutually convenient time being available

Equipment/ Props

  • Yoga Mat- at home alternative practice on the carpet or bath towel for hard flooring
  • Blocks – at home alternative: Books preferably hard back
  • Blankets / towels etc for sitting on, kneeling on or for cover
  • Bolsters – at home alternative: Pillows, cushions, full backpack with a couple of blankets over the top
  • Straps – at home alternative: Belt, scarf
  • If you want to work against the wall again please set yourself up near the wall

Your environment/space

  • Quiet open space
  • Good lighting so I can see you – Please have video on so I can see you at least at the start
  • Make sure your device screen is in front of you and you can see it clearly
  • Turn off your phone
  • One thing I learnt is that in order for you to hear me I need to project my voice and your volume needs to be high enough for you to hear.
  • Please let family members know as its not just will they disturb you but will the audio disturb them

Joining Class

Join the Zoom meeting no earlier than 10 minutes before the class start time. You can paste the Zoom class link (URL) from the email I will send you on the day of the class, to your web browser or by clicking “Join a Meeting” on the app on your phone/tablet.

After checking in with me all students will be asked to mute their microphones. This will look different on each device but it should show clearly on the main Zoom screen. Or I will mute all.

You are also welcome to hide your own video once we start but I recommend keeping it on for the complete class for your safety so that I can see you and help you as necessary with cues and/or tips during the practice.

PLEASE EMAIL ME ANY HEALTH ISSUES BEFORE JOINING THE CLASS I am particularly interested to hear from you if you are pregnant, have had recent surgery or have an injury.