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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.” 
- 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. 
- 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 is least distracting. 
Remove Distrations
- 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 and give you a better experience of connecting with others. 
- Adjust the volume to where you can hear clearly. You may want to use earbuds if there is background noise where you are. 
- Put your device in "do not disturb" mode to turn off any notifications 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. 
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. You may want to use earbuds if there is background noise where you are. 
Arrive Early
- To prevent interruptions during our class, please do your best to arrive a few minutes early or on time. Of course, if you run late, we’d rather you join us than not. 
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. 
Thank you! we look forward to seeing you at upcoming online classes. :)

