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For the best results, when you attend class, please give it your full attention. Do your best to follow these tips to create a safe, secluded, distraction-free space and get the most out of the class.
CREATE A SAFE, SECLUDED SPACE
Do your best to Zoom in from a room that feels safe and is secluded from other human and non-human members of your household who might distract you.
Close the door to the room and put a sign on it reading, “Do not disturb. Attending class.” If it makes sense, you may even want to lock the door.
Politely let other humans in your household know the days and times you will be attending class and ask them to not disturb you while attending, or invite them to join you.
Determine if it will be more or less distracting to have non-human members of the household have access to the room or not, and do what makes sense.
BE SURE YOU CAN SEE AND HEAR
We encourage you to use Zoom on a computer or tablet, as opposed to a phone. The larger screen will allow you to see more people in attendance all at once, better see any visual aids or videos shared, and give you a better experience of connecting with others.
Adjust the volume to where you can hear clearly. If there is background noise where you are, you may want to use earbuds or headphones to help you hear better.
REMOVE DISTRATIONS
Put your device in "do not disturb" mode to turn off any notifications of texts, messages, etc. during class.
Turn off your phones.
Put all papers, magazines, books, mail, and other items that may distract you out-of-sight.
Find a chair, cushion, or mat where you can sit or lie still during the 30-minute-long meditation that is a part of most classes. Have blankets and pillows ready to use to help you get comfortable – this is especially important for people who have chronic pain.
LEARN HOW TO USE ZOOM
For a better Zoom experience, download the free Zoom app onto the device you plan to use, be it a computer, tablet, or phone. To download Zoom, press the button under Zoom Client for Meetings on this page.
You do not need to create a Zoom account to attend Zoom meetings.
If new to Zoom, please invest some time in watching their online video tutorials.
Before class
Before class, take care of whatever needs taking care of such as eating, getting a beverage, using the restroom, and getting note-taking items if you may want to use them.
Please do your best to arrive a few minutes early, or on time, to prevent interruptions during class. Of course, if you run late, we’d rather you join us than not.
During Class
Feel free to close your eyes during the meditation and during Freeman’s talks to help you stay focused, and listen with an open heart and open mind.
When others talk, listen mindfully to them. Don’t interrupt them or cross-chat with others. Focus solely on the speaker. Notice the meaning and emotions behind their words, and what their spoken and unspoken needs are.
let us know how we are doing
Your feedback about how it went for you is important and will help us continue to provide a quality service that helps meet your needs. Please feel free to give us your feedback using our Feedback Form.
Thank you! we look forward to seeing you at upcoming online classes. :)