Technology

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• My online sessions take place using Zoom

• ​Zoom is free and easy to download and simple to use

• Please download the software well in advance and test your video/audio to avoid and issues or delays

• To make the most of the experience you will want to join from a device that has a microphone, speaker and camera such as a phone, tablet or laptop 

• If you are able to connect your laptop or phone to an external speaker during the class you will have a much clearer, louder audio feed 

• This may require changing some of the settings in Zoom audio settings so that it picks up your external speaker

• You will need a fairly strong internet connection for the best experience, turn off your video if your signal gets wonky

• I will try to be online around 10-15 minutes before the session so that we can troubleshoot and issues but once the session starts I will need to be present with those in the room
   

Joining the session
 

• Follow the Zoom meeting link you have been emailed

• This link will open the Zoom app 

• When you arrive into the room your mic will be muted for security purposes - feel free to unmute and say hi when you arrive!

Practicalities
 

• There are different view types: 'Speaker View' and 'Gallery View' - speaker view will show you just the person who is speaking or me if I am teaching a yoga class, gallery view will show you everyone - gallery can be good before and after class to catch up with friends and see everyone's faces, speaker view is best during movement practices so you have a clear view 

• Use the 'pin' option to pin the teacher as the main image during practice and switch to speaker view 

• Before class please let me know if you're working with any injuries or issues in the chat box or out loud verbally if you prefer

• During the yoga class I won't be able to hear you as I use an external mic - so to get my attention type in the chat box or use the 'raise hand' feature and I will see the pop up 

• Please bear in mind I won't necessarily be able to see everyone during class depending on class numbers so I'll come and loom onto your screen a couple of times just to make sure you're all doing ok

• During a women's circle use the 'raise hand' feature to share and I will unmute you 

• If your connection gets unstable during class you could try turning off your video (I won't be able to see you but you can still see me)

• For yoga nidras and meditations it might be useful to have headphones so that you can hear clearly 

• For a yoga class it might be useful to have your device plugged into or connected to a speaker so that you can increase the volume 

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Virtual Space Experience
 

• Settling in time - Arrive 5-10 mins early if you can to check everything's working and set up your camera angle/space

• Disturbance free - It's not always possible but where you can try to minimise disturbances, turn off other devices 

• Props - Grab your blankets, pillows, eye cover and props like you would at the studio

• Sacred space - Light some candles, burn some incense/oils, brew your favourite tea or hot drink let this be a sacred bit of time just for you

• Music - I may share a Spotify playlist with you so that you can create some ambience at home but feel free to play your own music too

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Please check in with me before/after class on email or in the private Wild Woman Club Facebook community if you're a Patron! Your feedback means I can keep on making the best of this situation and offering you what you need!

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See you online! 

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Carly x