Your online chair yoga class
Below are some guidelines and useful information to help you get set up for your Live Online Chair Yoga Class. If you can’t get online you can also join by phone.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
I look forward to meeting you in an online yoga class soon.
Joining online
The software we are using for our live online yoga classes is Zoom. Once you have booked your class you will need to setup Zoom on your computer or portable device. Zoom is compatible with almost all major devices such as PCs, Macs, iPads, Android devices and more. Check system requirements and setup.
On the day of your class you will receive an email with a link connecting you to the Zoom video call.
Note: You don’t need a Zoom account to connect to the class but you may find it easier to download the program to your computer or the app to your phone to gain access more easily.
Joining by phone
Not all of us have access to the internet or a device to get online. However, you can still join our class via phone. Once you have booked your class you will receive an email with the phone number to call to join your class. If you don’t have access to email, please ask someone to book for you and provide you with the number to call and your Meeting ID number.
On your phone, dial the phone number provided in your email.
Enter the meeting ID number when prompted using your telephone keypad.
Note: If you have already joined the meeting via computer, you will have the option to enter your 2-digit participant ID to be associated with your computer. If you have not joined on your computer, simply press # again when prompted to enter in your participant ID.
If you have any trouble joining please contact me.
How to use Zoom
Here is a useful video on how to join your class on Zoom.
Spotlight your Teacher
This feature allows you to make the teacher the main screen and mutes all other attendees of the class.
Make your teacher full screen
When in Full Screen mode instead of Gallery View (where you can see everyone in class in equal size), you can minimise the top bar of all attendees by clicking the minus sign and keep the teacher as your full screen.
Change Views
See everyone in class on one screen or switch to viewing only one person at a time.
Pin Video
This feature allows you to pin your teacher as the main screen so it won’t change regardless of who is speaking.
How to set up your space
It’s recommended that you set up your yoga mat about 12 feet away from your webcam to always be visible to the teacher and vice versa.
Other than that, it’s up to you. Light some candles, burn some essential oils, put on your comfiest yoga pants and hop on your mat.
Troubleshooting
Sound
If you use a Bluetooth ear piece with your computer or mobile device, check that you have disabled Bluetooth and switch back to your normal speakers.
Video Transmission
If your video stops streaming (your teacher cannot see you), this is likely not a Zoom issue but your webcam. To fix the problem try turning your webcam off or unplugging it, then turn it back on or plug it back in.
If you didn't find the answer you were looking for you can try Zoom's support centre or contact me. Please try to do this prior to the start of class to minimise disruption.