Yoga for Life is Here for YOU ... in June!

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Greetings!

We hope and pray that you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, happy and adjusting well to life's recent changes.

Responsive to the consistent and increasing participation of our students in Online Classes, it's a pleasure to announce that Yoga for Life's Online Class Schedule and Monthly Subscription opportunities will continue.

We've been delighted to serve students during this time of limited social interaction and have been gratified to learn that our virtual offerings have eliminated the cost, distance and self-confidence obstacles that previously impeded the ability of some students to participate fully in studio classes. We have also heard that increased access and decreased visibility have supported some students in experiencing the unexpected blessing of going deeper into their personal practices than ever before.

If you have not yet made the leap into Online Classes, we invite you to give them a try. The experience absolutely is different from being together at Yoga for Life ... and we all deeply miss the personal interactions of our chosen community. BUT there are blessings to be found in EVERY situation if we simply allow ourselves to experience them.

Consider giving it a try. There's no need to commit to anything. No payment needed. No registration required. Just a "click" and you're there!

Look below for this week's Online Class Schedule and Zoom links. Please also remember that the Yoga for Life Home Page has up-to-the-minute information about classes and procedures, so always feel free to go there for schedule and access information.

We look forward to seeing you very soon.

Namaste'

Karen

Yoga for Life Online Class Schedule

June 1-7, 2020

Monday @ 9:30 a.m.

Strength & Sculpt w/Marcy

Zoom Meeting ID

838-7274-7992

Monday @ 6:00 p.m.

Vinyasa Flow w/Sara

Zoom Meeting ID

837-7246-6981

Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.

Positively Possible Yoga w/April

Zoom Meeting ID

881-5625-8128

Wednesday @ 11:00 a.m.

Breath/Body/Mind w/Karen

Zoom Meeting ID

867-3485-9979

Thursday @ 8:00 a.m .

Deep Stretch Yoga w/Karen

Zoom Meeting ID

873-3376-8663

Friday @ 11:00 a.m.

Gentle Yoga & Yoga for Cancer w/Karen

Zoom Meeting ID

882-6352-9518

Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.

All Levels Yoga w/Karen

Zoom Meeting ID

858-8908-7021

Sunday @ 4:30 p.m.

Deep Stretch Yoga w/Karen

Zoom Meeting ID

894-0372-7238

Click on the highlighted Zoom Meeting ID listed above to join any class.

If the link does not take you directly to the referenced class,

go to Zoom.us, choose "Join a Meeting,"

enter the listed Meeting ID and use 1234 as the Password.

Click Here to check the Yoga for Life Home Page for updates.

With respect for whatever financial constraints you are facing at this time, Yoga for Life asks that you consider purchasing a Monthly Subscription for your June Online Classes. As your situation allows, please choose an option and attend as many classes as you are able through June 30, 2020. (Additional instructions appear below.)

If you are financially unable to pay for classes at this time, please join us anyway ... pay later when you can.

Monthly Yoga for Life

Online Class

Subscriptions

Sustaining - $119

Loving - $89

Grounding - $59

Community - $19

Monthly Subscription Made Easy

Each week in June, Yoga for Life will publish Zoom Meeting IDs for the Online Classes being offered that week. Meeting IDs will be provided in our emails and we will also display Meeting IDs daily on Yoga for Life's Home Page.

It will be helpful to Yoga for Life in managing this process if you would purchase your Monthly Online Class Subscription in one of three easy ways:

1/ Make a Zelle transfer to 7042936868 in the amount of the Monthly Subscription level you would like to purchase. (This option saves us fees.)

2/ Create a MindBody account (or access the MindBody account you already have) and make your Monthly Subscription purchase there. Click Here and then choose "Register Online" (upper right) to purchase your Monthly Subscription through MindBody.

3/ Mail a check for the amount of the Monthly Subscription you choose, using the mailing address at the end of this email. Old school still works just fine for us!

That’s all there is to it!

Meet Our New Best Friend, Zoom. Most of you are Zoom experts at this point, but if you're new to the party follow these simple instructions to join our classes.

Go to Zoom.us on your smartphone, computer or tablet. (Click Google or any search engine and type Zoom.us in the search bar at the top of the screen.)
Create a Zoom account by entering your email address and a Password.
Record your Zoom Login and Password somewhere in case you forget it.
Download the Zoom application to your electronic device. Once it's loaded, you should see a video camera icon.
Go to your practice space with your electronic device 5-10 minutes before your Online Class is scheduled to start. Open Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting." Enter the Meeting ID provided above and "1234" if a Password is required. Or go to Yoga for Life Home Page to join the class that is about to take place.

Yoga for Life Online Class Q&A

How do I sign in?

Follow the steps above to purchase the Monthly Yoga for Life Online Class Subscription that's right for you. Download the Zoom application (see above) to access your class.

My technical skills are limited. Is this for me?

Absolutely! Yoga for Life is simply in a new location – on Zoom. (No matter where you live, we guaranty you will have a shorter commute to join us here!) We will be happy to help you get set up, if needed. You probably also have friends or family who are familiar with Zoom and can offer support. Many people are finding that Zoom is very useful right now for remaining connected to family, friends and neighbors.

Will other people see or hear me during the class?

The default setting we have chosen on Zoom for Yoga for Life’s Online Classes will be for both your audio and your video to be OFF. This means that your microphone will be muted and you will not be seen on video (unless you change that setting yourself). You will have privacy and can even practice in your pajamas if you’d like. It is also helpful to keep your video OFF so any activities in your practice area will not be distracting to others in the class. Teachers will "unmute" all participants at the beginning of the class to greet everyone, provide instructions and ask for questions. When class begins, all settings will be returned to "mute" to minimize sound distractions as well. As our Online Classes become better established, the privacy settings may be modified for classes to become more interactive. We will be sure you are apprised of any changes to privacy settings.

Any advice for jumping into Yoga for Life’s Online Classes?

To minimize frustration and enjoy your class fully, set up your Zoom account access NOW! It’s easy and it’s free, but new things sometimes take a few minutes to sort out.

Any other advice for enjoying the Online Class experience?

If you don’t already have a dedicated space for home yoga practice, consider setting up a small area where you have room to move and will not be interrupted. Turn off the phone. Mute the sound on your computer. Gather your mat, a couple of blankets, a strap, a bolster, an eye pillow and some blocks. Commit to allowing this to be the same uninterrupted time it would be if we were at Yoga for Life together. Here are a few suggestions for props if you don't have standard yoga equipment at your home.

Strap - Bathrobe Tie, Fabric Dog Leash or Long Sleeved Shirt (hold the sleeves)
Bolster - Folded Quilt, Chair Cushion or Sturdy Pillow
Blocks - Thick Books (For some purposes, e.g., balancing support, a chair seat can be used in place of a block)
Eye Pillow - Wash Cloth or Soft Scarf

Any final thoughts?

We are all in this together, so please reach out if you are in need of support. We feel privileged to continue offering classes even though we cannot physically share the same space right now. Separate, yet together.