How to Attend Class Online

Zoom Help Center

Zoom provides great documentation on getting started with using Zoom meeting. I've distilled some basics steps to help you get connected here. Please read Zoom's documentation for more detailed instructions.

Sign-up for Zoom

For privacy and security, you must have a zoom account to join a class. The account is free. You can use your email address or sign-up with your Google or Facebook account. If you use an email address, remember to write down your password. Zoom can also email you a link if you ever forget your password. I recommend using a password manager like Bitwarden to generate and remember all your passwords.

Install the Zoom App

The Zoom app is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Click the button below to download the Zoom software for your operating system.

Sign-in to Zoom

Once you've installed the app, launch Zoom and sign-in. You are now ready to join a class.

Learn the Zoom Controls

Before you join your first class, or if you are unfamiliar with how to operate zoom, you can practice in advance by joining a test meeting.

Join a Class

Please contact me for zoom access. A class portal is coming soon.

Once you've joined the Zoom meeting, pin my video to enlarge me to the full size of your screen.

Be ready to practice before you turn on your camera and microphone. Read the Student Obligations to learn how to prepare for practice.

Check your Video before you go Live

When you first join the Zoom meeting, your video will be turned off. You can see a preview of your camera video in the settings panel. There are also video enhancement settings. The most useful one is the ability to increase the brightness level. This can help me see you if you are in a dark room. Follow the guides below to learn how to view and adjust your video settings.

Setting Up the Camera & Screen

There are two ways to set up your camera. You can either orient the camera allowing me a complete view of your movement from ground up. Or, you can orient your screen to allow you to observe me easily. If you have a camera separate from your screen, you may be able to do both.

Screen setup for viewing Demonstrations

When first learning a new flow, or if you want to observe my demonstrations more closely to pick up refinements, it can be more advantageous to position the screen where you can easily turn your head to view me. In this case, don't worry as much about the position of the camera. But, since the camera is turned on, try to position your camera so that I can see you from your feet up including the width of your mat.

( Images examples of device placement coming soon )

Camera setup for Receiving Personal Feedback

If you feel more confident with your yogaflow and don't need to watch the demonstrations, set up your camera so that I can see your whole mat from the side with the mat at the bottom of the screen. Make sure the camera is far enough away from the mat so that I'll be able to see you completely when you are sitting or standing. A lower camera view is fine for classes where we stay lower to the ground.

( Image example of mat sideview coming soon )

Use a Separate Screen

If your computer has an external webcam, you can position it independently of the computer screen allowing for optimal viewing for both of us.

Many computers, tablets, and smart phones these days are able to be hooked up to an external monitor or TV via an HDMI or mini-HDMI cable. If your device is capable and you practice in the same room as your large screen, this can be a wonderful way to easily view my flow while you participate.