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Live-streaming yoga classes.

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Thank you to all our yoga students past and present for supporting our Ashram 🙏🌺 

 

With such major adjustments to our daily lives it has been wonderful to see so many of you use our online classes, stepping out of your comfort zone and sending great positive feedback which has been very much appreciated. With limited numbers available in our face-to-face classes we are still offering come classes live-streamed to increase accessibility.

 

For any students unsure of online classes we would like to assure you that our Online, Live-streamed classes have been made easy for everyone to access. We understand this change can be daunting, however, we encourage you to give it a try and follow our simple steps below.

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How to Join an Online Class:

1.  You will need a device with internet connection (laptop, smartphone, iPad/tablet etc.)

2.  Visit our webpage to access our online classes schedule.

3.  Choose your class and register, you will receive a confirmation email. (We recommend booking          your class a minimum of 30 minutes before the start of the class.)

4.  Choose purchase a pass (or use your existing yoga pass).

5.  Set-up your yoga practice space before your class time.

6.  You will automatically receive a link to your class approx. 20 mins before the start time.

7.  For any technical issues, big or small, please contact our Tech Support teachers.

8.  You do not need a Webcam, no need to download zoom app or be trained in Zoom.

It's really that easy!

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Tips & help to access live-streaming yoga classes.

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Please see below some information regarding booking classes, buying passes and some tips for using this new online platform. If you have any queries at all please email us at info@sivanandaashram.org.au

 

Online Class Bookings and Tips:

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  • Currently our Punchpass system requires a booking and a separate pass purchase to attend a class, this just means two actions instead of one. To book an online class, scroll down on the booking page to view the calendar: 

       To purchase a yoga pass, click here: 

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  • If you have not used Zoom before, it is really easy. You will receive an email with a link that will take you directly to your class, once when you register and again approx. 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your class. Zoom is upgrading their security so you may need to enter a password to gain access. This is also included in your email.

 

  • Your teacher will open the class approx. 20 minutes prior to the class start time and will greet you online like they would a face-to-face class. Prior to the commencement of the class your teacher will automatically mute everyone else in the class. We will have tech support available via the online chat function for the first few weeks. Muting really helps with sound issues, feedback, reverb and other things that can easily spoil your experience. 

 

 

  • Please turn your camera on by clicking on ‘Start Video’, if you have the available bandwidth to do so. It  is really useful for teachers to be able to see you for a more interactive class. This is not essential and is a personal preference, the choice is yours. You can set your screen to either ‘gallery view’ where you will see lots of participants at the time or ‘speaker view’ to ensure you see your teacher on the larger screen instead of other students.

 

  • For the first few weeks we will have online tech support available via a chat function. Once your teacher has muted all participants at the commencement of class you will only be able to contact us via the ‘Chat’ function, to access this you will need to click on the Chat button.

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  • All of the usual caveats to any physical movement class still apply in the online space as teachers can’t see you in the same way. Please pause, adapt, modify your way through, listening to your body! Do what you need to do for you.

  

  • Zoom could be a little over loaded at the moment with a lot of traffic. If for whatever reason you have an issue with sound or picture or it drops out, simply close the class window and log back in again. Remember to keep the password handy in case you need it again.

 

To stay up to date with the latest information regarding our classes and programmes please visit our website. 

 

We’re all in this together.

ZOOM TIPS CONTENT SAVED HERE.

 

Thank you for supporting our classes, we look forward to welcoming you online! Please find some practical information about upcoming classes and some tips for using this online platform below.

 

WHAT DO I NEED FOR THE CLASS? 

- Firstly , having a designated space for you to have your practice away from distractions is important.

- You'll need a computer, ipad or iphone and a good internet connection - make sure your audio and video are ON and the volume is turned up.

- Please ensure your chosen device is either fully charged or connected to power as the online class will use a significant amount of battery life.

- A mat and any props that adds comfort to your practice such as a bolster, a blanket and blocks.

- Comfortable clothes to practice in.

 

PRACTICAL DETAILS & TIPS

Link to class: If you have not used Zoom before, it is really easy. You will receive an email with a link that will take you directly to your class, once when you register via our booking system and again approx. 20-30 minutes prior to the start of your class (please check your junk email/spam folder if you can’t find our email in your general inbox). If you need to enter a password to gain access, this is also included in your email. If you have registered for a class and have not received a link to your online class 15 minutes prior to your class commencement time please re-register online (link below) and you should receive the link immediately. You will only be charged for one attendance.

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When joining the class please make sure that your name on your zoom account is the same than your booking name, if it isn't the case, kindly rename yourself on Zoom. One way to do it is:

  1. Select Participants, located in the bottom toolbar of the meeting window.

  2. Hover over your name and select More (desktop), or tap your name (mobile). 

  3. Click or tap rename

  4. Enter your desired name and click Rename (desktop) or Done (mobile).

 

We also invite you to put your video on at the start of the class so your teacher can meet and greet you, we understand that some students prefer not having their video on during the class yet we recommend to keep it on so your teacher can keep track of your practice, just as they would in a regular in person class.

 

Zoom message ‘waiting for host to start meeting’: This will appear if you are early to class or the teacher may be resolving issues their end. It usually rectifies itself and you will automatically join once the teacher is connected to Zoom. Your teacher will open the class approx. 20 minutes prior to the class start time and will greet you online like they would a face-to-face class. Prior to the commencement of the class your teacher will automatically mute everyone else in the class.

 

Audio Settings: When launching zoom you will be prompted to “JOIN WITH COMPUTER AUDIO” please click on that tab. You can access your audio settings and test your audio when you are already in a meeting. In the meeting controls, click the arrow next to Mute/Unmute. Click Audio Options.; this will open your audio settings.

 

Video Setting: Please turn your camera on by clicking on ‘Start Video’, if you have the available bandwidth to do so. It is really useful for teachers to be able to see you for a more interactive class. This is not essential and is a personal preference, the choice is yours. You can set your screen to either ‘gallery view’ where you will see lots of participants at the time or ‘speaker view’ to ensure you see your teacher on the larger screen instead of other students.

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Finally, every device is unique and therefore settings and displays can be different depending on your device. We recommend familiarising yourself with Zoom, you find many different tutorials following this link:

 

https://learn-zoom.us/show-me

 

CLASS BOOKING LINK

 

PASS PURCHASE LINK

 

Please continue to contact us if you experience any issues, big or small. Please email any comments or concerns to info@sivanandaashram.org.au or for any urgent assistance to access your class or for issues experienced during your class please call our on-call Tech Support:

 

Patricia Roux         0420505220 Tech Support – Administration

Sherryn McHugh  ​0438933595 Tech Support – Administration

 

We hope you find this information useful and that you can confidently continue to access our online classes, our teachers are dedicated to providing them to you.

 

Please email us if you have any queries.

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