Prepare for Pain Free Yoga on Zoom
Prepare for Pain Free Yoga on Zoom
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Spending time prior to the start of your online class may make the class experience richer.
This preparation can include creating a clean and inviting space with good lighting and having your props and device ready. See details below.
1. Props – The props listed will be used in most classes. Have them ready for easy access.
- Sticky mat
- 1-2 blocks
- 1 bolster (or something that you could use as a bolster)
- 3 blankets, or enough for Shoulder Stand
- 1 belt
- 1 chair –(a folding metal chair is best)
2. Enough clear space so that you can lay down and stretch out fully
- Like the letter ‘I’ with your hands stretched above your body.
- Like the letter ’T’ with your arms out to the side.
- Like the letter ‘L’ with your legs extended to the right and left side of your mat as you lay down.
3. Device and physical set-up information
- Download Zoom to your device (phone, tablet or laptop)
- Set your device up horizontal to your mat, about 2-3 feet from the floor, not at an angle.
- If possible, set up your mat about 12 feet away from your screen.
- Adjust the lighting in your room – please don’t put yourself in front of a window or you will be backlit and difficult to see.
- Sit quietly to prepare for class.
4. Joining the live online class
- Please join the meeting 5-15 minutes before the start time to check in with Tahil, arrange your camera, and test your volume
- Once you’ve checked in, please click on mute (lower left of your zoom screen).
- In Zoom you can toggle between two modes – Gallery View and Speaker View. You may want to start in Gallery View to get a sense of class community and for the invocation. Afterward, switch to Speaker View to follow the class – this view makes the picture of the teacher larger.
- If you prefer not to be seen you can turn off your video and only see the teacher.
- At any time if you have a question please unmute and ask your question.