Streaming Live classes

Join us for our streaming classes on Zoom. Please go to our schedule to see the available times and days.

Our zoom classes are hosted differently through Namastream, our on-demand yoga classes platform. To access a zoom class, you do not need to register in advance however you do need an active membership. If you just want to drop in for the class, purchase a 24 hour or 1 day pass. You can also have unlimited access to on-demand with a monthly membership and access to the weekly zoom class. We also offer a week long pass to enjoy taking on-demand classes as well.

When it is time for class, go to the schedule and view the zoom class you want to attend. Click the “join session” button and it will open up zoom and take you to the live streaming class. You do not need to register in advance.

Tips

To ensure you and others enjoy your Livestream experience through Zoom hosted by Balancing Monkey:

For the best experience, you’ll want to join us from a device with a video camera and microphone. This way, we can both see and hear you before and after class. You have the option to join class without video, if you prefer.

We highly recommend setting up your Zoom connection before class begins.  The teacher will try to mute everyone once class has started. Please be sure to mute yourself during the practice.

When you join the class you will have the option to Start or Stop Video. With Video on, other students can see you. If you “Stop” others will see your name or your profile photo or avatar or both. You can add your photo to your profile to create the view of your choice.

Keeping Video On places a higher demand on your internet connection. If things get fuzzy, try turning video off.

If for any reason other students become the main image you see, click on your teacher’s image and select “Pin Video.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please know that we are working out all the kinks as quickly as we can. Your patience with us is much appreciated as we work toward making this experience seamless.

ZOOM PREPARATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING

-Can I test my zoom set up before taking a class?

After you sign up for your zoom account, you can join a test meeting by clicking here https://zoom.us/test to make sure your audio and video is working. Feel confident you are ready to join your first virtual class. We can’t provide a lot of technical assistance during classes (or five minutes before your class begins!), so testing your set up before your first class is highly advised.

-Will I be seen in my house as I am practicing?

That’s up to you! Once you click to join the classroom, you will have the choice to join with or without video. If you choose with, the teacher and other attendees will see you. We are recording some classes but participant images do not show up on the recordings.

-Can I change the view so I am only seeing the teacher?

“Active Speaker” view allows you to follow the teacher, while “Gallery” view will show other students in the class. Since you’ll likely be taking class with folks you’ve crossed paths with before, it may be nice to connect in this way, especially before and/or after class. Another way to make this shift is to select the image of the teacher and select “Pin Video.”

-May I ask questions during the practice?

When you enter the virtual classroom, your microphone will be muted. This reduces audio feedback for all attendees. You can ask questions or make comments to the teacher anytime by unmuting yourself.

-What should I do if my internet connection isn’t working well?

If your internet connection slows down during class, try turning off your video camera so you can still see the class, but the teacher and other people in class can’t see you. This often helps decrease the load on your wifi connection.

-What is the best browser to use for virtual classes?

Zoom works best when using the Chrome web browser if you are using your laptop and not the desktop or mobile app.

-What happens if my class feed suddenly stops?

It’s rare that this happens, but if it does, stay in the virtual classroom and the feed should resume once the problem is navigated by our host. We’re really working hard to get all the little glitches out of the system. Thank you for being patient with us.

-Can you help me with technical issues?

We will attempt to provide minimal technical assistance. We encourage you to explore your free Zoom account so that you get used to the format. If you have had a difficult experience with your virtual class, please email us at aloha@balancingmonkeyyoga.com to let us know so that we can remedy your account.

PROPS

-What should I do if I don’t have props?

10-minutes before the start of class, please have your yoga space set up; mat or a towel, along with any props you would like to use (get creative: books instead of a block, pillows instead of a bolster, a belt or scarf instead of a yoga strap).

Any questions? Anything to say? Send me an email: aloha@balancingmonkeyyoga.com