Virtual Sessions
Dear Students
From September, Wednesday and Thursday evening classes are back at the studio. All weekend classes will stay on zoom for the time being.
Please watch the video and read the updated "How tos". Thank you.
Attending online sessions has been a great way to continue with the classes. Thank you for everyone who could join me, and a big thank you for your very kind and helpful feedback!
Whether you can make the online sessions or not, please remember to move, breathe and be mindful. It is more important now than ever for so many who are cooped up indoors. Make sure you get some light and air at least once a day, through your window, on your balcony, in your garden or a park.
From September, Wednesday and Thursday evening classes are back at the studio. All weekend classes will stay on zoom for the time being.
Please watch the video and read the updated "How tos". Thank you.
Attending online sessions has been a great way to continue with the classes. Thank you for everyone who could join me, and a big thank you for your very kind and helpful feedback!
Whether you can make the online sessions or not, please remember to move, breathe and be mindful. It is more important now than ever for so many who are cooped up indoors. Make sure you get some light and air at least once a day, through your window, on your balcony, in your garden or a park.
Zoom Sessions
- By joining the meeting you agree to do so at your own risk and responsibility
- Please remember that I am only making suggestions but what you are doing on your side of the screen is very much up to you.
*** Please make sure you've purchased the session before attending. ***
- Please remember that I am only making suggestions but what you are doing on your side of the screen is very much up to you.
*** Please make sure you've purchased the session before attending. ***
Bookings close 12 hours before the first class starts!
Notes on how to set up your space & device for your session
How tos (updated):
Due to current recommendations, I will now offer virtual sessions instead of in person ones.
To join the meeting, please download the zoom app and log in. It is free to use on your end.
On some devices the default is set to start your video and audio automatically. You can change those settings, or manually disable those functions.
If you're allowing video
- find a suitable location
- wear suitable exercise clothes
- if possible position your camera at a slightly elevated angle so that the camera is looking down towards you (easiest with a laptop but can be otherwise achieved with some props)
- avoid having the light behind you
- do not use a virtual background as it does not work well with movement
A few points about being on camera which most of us aren't so very keen on:
Please don't feel pressured to keep the camera on if you feel uncomfortable but maybe a few points to remember;
- everyone is in the same boat
- everyone is much more focused on what they are doing instead of staring at someone else
- seeing that others are there as well gives us that feeling of community
- I can see what's going on (to some extend at least depending on the set up)
- I don't record the sessions for exactly that reason
- if you chose "speaker view" you will see me in the main window
In general:
- if possible have your device plugged in
- switch off (or mute) notifications
- switch off the screen saver or battery saving mode.
- be in a good WiFi spot
- Do not record the meeting
- Do not let others join in
- make sure you are using a suitable space
- if your connection drops, simply join back in using the same link
- please join the meeting 5 minutes before the class starts, in case of any technical issues
- if you want to have a quick chat in private before/after the class, please email me the day before.
- if you're using a different log-in name, please let me know that that's you!
Should you have any questions at all, please do ask.
To join the meeting, please download the zoom app and log in. It is free to use on your end.
On some devices the default is set to start your video and audio automatically. You can change those settings, or manually disable those functions.
If you're allowing video
- find a suitable location
- wear suitable exercise clothes
- if possible position your camera at a slightly elevated angle so that the camera is looking down towards you (easiest with a laptop but can be otherwise achieved with some props)
- avoid having the light behind you
- do not use a virtual background as it does not work well with movement
A few points about being on camera which most of us aren't so very keen on:
Please don't feel pressured to keep the camera on if you feel uncomfortable but maybe a few points to remember;
- everyone is in the same boat
- everyone is much more focused on what they are doing instead of staring at someone else
- seeing that others are there as well gives us that feeling of community
- I can see what's going on (to some extend at least depending on the set up)
- I don't record the sessions for exactly that reason
- if you chose "speaker view" you will see me in the main window
In general:
- if possible have your device plugged in
- switch off (or mute) notifications
- switch off the screen saver or battery saving mode.
- be in a good WiFi spot
- Do not record the meeting
- Do not let others join in
- make sure you are using a suitable space
- if your connection drops, simply join back in using the same link
- please join the meeting 5 minutes before the class starts, in case of any technical issues
- if you want to have a quick chat in private before/after the class, please email me the day before.
- if you're using a different log-in name, please let me know that that's you!
Should you have any questions at all, please do ask.