Pro Tips for Best Online Movement Experience

Learn how to Zoom before class. Learn how to join a Zoom meeting, adjust the volume, choose speaker view, mute and unmute yourself, and turn your camera on and off. To reduce stress, do this a day or two before your first class.

Plan where and how
YouMove requires at least 8’x8’ of floor space, and you’ll want some privacy. Find your best, most private space of that size, then figure out how best to position a computer or tablet in that space. Use the largest possible device.

Use Best Available Speakers or Wireless Headphones
Better audio quality = better experience. Maximize your audio quality however you can. Use your best speakers, or you can buy new speakers for $40-120, cheaper on eBay or at garage sales. Wireless headphones are fabulous because you can hear every detail of the music, and also move freely (no wires to get tangled in). Wireless noise cancellation headphones are extra-fabulous because they help shut out all sounds unrelated to your movement experience. If you are using a cell phone and those options are not available to you, place your phone inside a bowl pointed towards you, so that the sound is directed toward you.

Arrive a little early, stay a little late
Arriving a few minutes before the official start time lets your nervous system relax and be ready for class. After class, I always hold a short discussion in case people want to share something. Staying for that helps you own what you gained and get to know your fellow participants.

Reduce Bandwidth
Zoom uses a lot of internet bandwidth. If your internet is a little weak, minimize “screen freeze” by turning your camera off. I won’t see you, but that’s OK, it saves a lot of bandwidth. At least turn off HD; look for that in Video Settings.

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See you on Zoom!