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Online Group Classes

Slow Flow Yoga

Practice yoga in community with others from the safety and comfort of your home, office, or anywhere you can connect to wifi.

Slow-flow yoga is a weekly class designed to help you relax, de-stress, and unwind from the demands of daily life.

This beginner-friendly class offers gentle and easy-to-do stretches, strength and balance postures, simple flows with the breath, and grounding meditations to calm the mind and nourish the nervous system. It's aimed at helping you release the stress, tension, and pent-up energy accumulated throughout your day to shift you out of overwhelm and into ease and relaxation.

Here's what you need to practice:

A yoga mat, yoga block and strap
Any props you might need - blankets, bolsters or pillows
A quiet, comfortable place to practice free from distractions
A good internet connection
Your computer or mobile device with a camera, working audio, and built-in microphone
A Zoom Account (free)

Class Details

We meet online every Tuesday over Zoom.

7 pm PST / 10 pm EST

This is a donation based class.

In order to ensure that yoga is accessible to individuals with different budgets, this class operates on a donation basis. Please contribute an amount that suits your financial means. Your donation can vary from day to day, depending on what feels comfortable for you.

Teaching yoga is my profession, and your donations help support my expenses, time, and the sharing of my knowledge as a yoga instructor.

Please send all donations via Venmo or Zelle

Venmo: @Emiliy-Dianda
Zelle: 415-385-1635 or emilydianda@yahoo.com

Before Getting Started

Test Run

Prior to class, make sure to do a test run with ZOOM. You can register through your desktop or download the app to your smartphone or iPad.

Make sure that your audio and video are working and set up your computer or device so that I can visually see you while you stand on your mat. This allows me to provide guidance. Also, be sure to set up somewhere where there is no backlight.

When it's time for class, click the link and if needed, enter the password. If there is a problem, text me so that we can work through it together.

Practice Space

Please set up your space beforehand. This includes laying out your mat to ensure you have adequate space to move around easily. Have any props you want to use nearby such as blocks, straps, blankets, pillows, etc. The room should be uncluttered and noise-free, with limited distractions. Feel free to light candles or incense to set the mood and help you feel comfortable so that you can easily drop in.

Lighting

Ensure that you have Please set up your space beforehand. This includes laying out your mat to ensure you have adequate space to move around easily. Have any props you want to use nearby such as blocks, straps, blankets, pillows, etc. The room should be uncluttered and noise-free, with limited distractions. Feel free to light candles or incense to set the mood and help you feel comfortable so that you can easily drop in.adequate lighting so that I can see you clearly (we will test this once we login)

Noise

Make sure there is not a lot of external noise such as other people moving around or talking, radio/tv interference, gardeners or street noise, etc. You can use music as long as you mute your microphone.

Communicate

Please let me know of any injuries, limitations, questions, or concerns you have so I can help you stay safe. During our session, let me know if you are confused, have difficulties with something, or experience any pain or discomfort. As your teacher, I am here to serve you but cannot help if I do not know there's an issue. Open, honest communication is essential to your well-being and to the success of your practice and our time together.

FAQs for Streaming

What is the best browser to use with virtual classes?

Zoom works best when using the Chrome web browser if you are using your laptop and not the desktop app. It also helps if you have cleared your cache regularly.er to this item.

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

If your connection slows down during the class, try turning off your video camera so you can still see the class. This helps decreased the load your wifi connection..

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

“Speaker” view allows you to follow the teacher, while “Gallery” view will show other students in the class. this item.

What happens if the feed suddenly stops?

It’s rare, but it can happen. If it does, stay in the virtual classroom and the feed should resume once the problem is resolved by the host.

Can you help me with technical issues?

The answer is probably not but I’ll do my best to try. The best thing to do is play around with your free Zoom account and familiarize yourself. But do email or text me after the class if there is an issue with your class and I will try my best to resolve the problem.

How do I pay for my online classes?

The pricing structure remains the same. Series members will use their credits and drop in participants will be charged when they sign up.

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

Get creative! The best thing I can recommend is to have one or two thick towels or blankets available, particularly if you need height for your seated poses or head during reclining poses. Use a belt or dish towel in place of a yoga strap. You can use books or other household items in place of blocks. If you have your own props, use them!