Full Zoom Tutorial for Yoga Teachers

[@AshleyHagen]

Thanks for watching this tutorial. I am excited to share it. All the equipment and additional resources can be found at ashesyoga.com/tech

[@karenbuckner2676]

TIP:on waiting room. If you select waiting room (instead of requiring passcode) this will allow you to admit students from the waiting room then when you're ready to start teaching the class, you can change it to admit students automatically by going to the Participants side bar and selecting More then uncheck "enable waiting room". This is helpful if you have students who show up late and you won't be able to see them from your mat, they will be able to enter automatically. One more thing - it's Spotlight you want to select to view and record whoever is spotlighted vs. Pin is only for that device and doesn't affect what others see or what it recorded.

[@AshleyHagen]

Life saver! Thank you Karen. This actually would really help my 6am class so I don’t have to keep walking up to the computer. I don’t mind if people are late for that class. The whole thing is pretty much a warm up.

[@AshleyHagen]

You can’t spotlight with only 2 people (you and another), though. Spotlight whenever possible, yes!

[@sharonrayneryoga]

@@AshleyHagenif I only have one other person, I use my phone to go in as a participant. So that way I can always use the spotlight for recording only myself.

[@YogawithShan]

This is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

[@sldfitness]

This was great Thank you Ashley. I only wish this had been out there three years ago lol when this all started Nevertheless it has been super helpful and I did learn some new tricks.🙂

[@aisteed]

Thanks! Such a useful video! You have answered all the questions I've had with Zoom so there are no excuses to start online classes for me!

[@Yoga4MindbyErin]

My question 🙋‍♀️ is do we need a website along with using offering tree as a template platform with a zoom address as well? I’m just wondering what I need for software usage…. Technology is definitely understood Need to know what software that is user friendly with zoom and website software is it offering Tree ?

[@AshleyHagen]

If you are using OfferingTree, you do not need a separate website. OfferingTree IS your website, and you can use it as the full all-in-one. I recommend doing that. OfferingTree + Zoom is all you really need.

[@Yoga4MindbyErin]

@@AshleyHagen ok 👍 I’m On it right now just been quite a few hours with the tutorials so many options setting up….

[@sadiewellsyoga]

hey ash! thanks for another amazing tutorial! I've been teaching hybrid classes quite successfully now these last two weeks. I have the latest rode microphone set up with 2 mikes - but I can't get the music right. I was using one microphone up by my speaker.... but it's too choppy and too loud with volume set to high (set to med was too low for my voice). I note here you suggest using the share screen button for music - is that right?

[@femkezeemanSomaticMovement]

Hi Ashley! Thanks for this tutorial. Hopefully you're still answering questions :) Are you using a wide angle webcam? I live in a tiny house and so I can only have a couple meters between my computer and the mat.

[@AshleyHagen]

Yes! I still use the Logitech Brio. Same set up I talk about in this video. And I currently record in a regular bedroom sized room and it's plenty of space.

[@femkezeemanSomaticMovement]

❤thank you so much!​@@AshleyHagen

[@YogawithWanderingAlice]

Thank you for these amazing videos, Ashley. So appreciate you sharing your knowledge! 💚🙏🏻🌱

[@dianashumanova287]

Thanks a lot for ur very helpful videos❤️ but lm still struggling to understand how to use the music from my cellphone as a background and me talking at the same time🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🙈

[@poojabudhiraja9568]

Very helpful video for someone who is venturing into the world of teaching online classes

[@ryanspence4332]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@shaifaliyogism]

hii ashley.. i have ipad pro but i have no idea about how to set my ipad for online yoga session. .

[@medicationinmotion]

Thank you so much🙏🙏🙏

[@mariehelene-sarda]

You are so helpful Ashley, and the way you explain gives me more confidence. Thank you very much! I would love to find a solution to manage the music at the same time I teach, like I do in presence. I always play the music with my cellphone, and stop it when needed, and play it again when needed. I can't imagine an online Kundalini Yoga class without music. And I don't want to go to the computer to often check the shared music via Zoom and play it/stop it ... But because for the sound healings I record, I have an external audio interface, I will try to use it next to me with another mic which get the music from the cellphone. I will see if it works well... It's a great pleasure to follow you 🥰

[@dianashumanova287]

Me too. I still can’t figure out how to use my music from cellphone as a background at the same time of me talking🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@mariehelene-sarda]

@@dianashumanova287 my test with the external sound card, which is the Scarlett 2i2 by Focusrite, is perfect and my students or participants to other workshops are really happy with the sound quality they receive 👌💓

[@ella.etoile.yogawithella]

Hi Ashley this is so helpful! You’re very generous with your knowledge & experience - thank you! 🙏😁 I have a question about camera placement…. I can find a position for the camera which shows my whole body in standing postures without being really tiny. I think it’s because my camera is an iPhone XR and doesn’t have a wide angle lenses. I’m well overdue an upgrade but just wanted to get some idea of what’s needed to get those full body shots before I choose, which is how I came across your excellent video 😁 any tips you have would help tremendously 🙏

[@unleashyourfitness]

Great video

[@sarahwallace8319]

This was sooo helpful. The exact technical questions I had about settings and sounds for music and such. Appreciate you!!!!!

[@venanciofilhoyoga]

Thanks for all the tips, really helpful. Is there a way to create better files when saving Zoom classes on the cloud? Im using a 4k camera to transmit but no matter what I do, files are only 640x360 and its so frustrating.

[@AshleyHagen]

Honestly, no. Not that I know of. And I haven't not heard of any better way, either. It's such a bummer. You'd think Zoom would come up with some sort of option, even if it was an additional paid feature. I think the quality is a little better if you save them to your computer rather than the cloud. But I stopped using the Zoom recording function for yoga videos. I'll use it for presentations and coaching calls, where the video quality is not important.

[@sharlenesmith8074]

Hi Ash, I am very new to teaching online, Iv been practicing with a few of my students. This has been very helpful thank you, when you play music from your computer, does the music need to be downloaded from KZbin or Spotify first? My students can’t hear my music. I found that it was because I was on a notebook rather than a laptop, but even though I am on a laptop I am still experiencing the same issue. 🧘🏼

[@AshleyHagen]

No, it doesn't need to be downloaded. Share your screen using the advanced tab and choose "computer audio" and it should play though. But you will need to adjust and play with the volume settings. I have a more recent video on that somewhere.

[@sharlenesmith8074]

@@AshleyHagen Thanks Iv gone back and had another look, Iv found out it’s because I was on the free plan, so I have upgraded and I can now see the option you were talking about and I now have music 😁 Thanks again I am learning so much from your videos. 😊

[@itsmeshatoyou]

When you do your one01 sessions on zoom, do you send them the link to view after since it’s recorded?

[@AshleyHagen]

Absolutely not. Not for free-to-join videos. That would be super time consuming to do daily. I end up batch uploading my videos into a library that can be accessed for $25/month.

[@rainylluvia]

Loved this. Quick question so do you have the mirrow box checked?

[@AshleyHagen]

I usually do. But it only flips the view for me, so I don't look awkward when I'm teaching. It doesn't matter for the viewers or for the recording, though. They will not see mirrored view.

[@binonasharma5497]

Amazing learnt a lot ..thanks for sharing your knowledge n experience..Thanks a ton.

[@AshleyHagen]

I'm glad you learned a few things. Thanks for watching!

[@YogaYolex]

My entrepreneurial spirit is growing with your videos. I am learning a lot about technology which has been for many years a headache for me and also practicing my English as I am a Spanish speaker and a new Yoga teacher. Thanks, Ashley. ;)You are ALL IN ONE FOR ME

[@AshleyHagen]

Aww, I love this. Thank you for your kind words. Sharing technology tutorials are basically my love language. 😆 I just so happen to be a yoga teacher, too. And I know it's an audience that often needs help with this stuff.

[@corynneleighhughes2340]

Me too!! How is your journey going now, 2 years later? I recently found this video by Ashley- as I am getting ready to teach massage techniques online. I figured I would learn a lot from yoga teachers online too because it's similar... AND... I am a native English speaker but I mostly teach to a Spanish speaking audience so I am interested to know how your duo language teaching journey is going! Oh, and thanks a million to Ashley- you are an AMAZING teacher!!

[@ropaulat7601]

I love your videos, and tutorials, you make all this technology look so simple and worth it. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@AshleyHagen]

It is simple! Well, I think it is. So I enjoy sharing about it. Happy to help!

[@bodhidharmayogpeeth2685]

Amazing ideas 😊

[@AshleyHagen]

Glad this helped you. :)

[@theresa_of_triyoga]

I just happened to stumble into a question I didn't even come here to get answered! At 34:50, when you say to check HD setting, what would you mean by "have to have good wifi" specifically? I live rurally and while we get good speeds, they sometimes falter for a few seconds or minutes. This works with regular setting Zoom, but wondering what kind of risk I'm taking if I move over to that settings. Thank you.

[@releaseequalspeace3351]

I'm just beginning with online classes and wanted to ask if you have any videos utilizing your phone as the camera. I am struggling to figure out how to film landscape and show my arms because I don't think portrait is the correct way for Zoom. This is all new to me but I'm just starting and learning as I go. Thank you!

[@emytayschaye752]

I love how detailed you are but just had a question. What did you film this video on? I see your zoom set up but just curious if you were filming on a phone here or camera? And what height that was?

[@waseelahwhitford392]

Thank you! I feel much more confident now

[@AshleyHagen]

Wonderful!

[@juliemcnulty1823]

This was a great tutorial. I’m just starting online classes. Thank you so much, and I will probably be watching more of your tutorials!

[@silk_e_motion1407]

Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom. You're truly inspiring.

[@surfergirl51]

So much gratitude for this video! 🙏

[@AshleyHagen]

Thanks for watching. I'm happy I could help.

[@rainylluvia]

I love your tutorials by the way. So very helpful

[@AshleyHagen]

Thanks!

[@thewellisticnurse22]

Just watched this and Thank you so much!

[@flourishyogastudio]

Thanks Ashley this is really helpful ❤

[@karenbuckner2676]

Hi Ashley - The links to your soft box lighting kit on amazon says "Page Not Found" and same on your web page. Help! Thanks.

[@AshleyHagen]

Oh shoot! Maybe it's been discontinued. I'll find an alternate and get that updated. Thank you!

[@rhondageske]

Hi Ashley, great video. Do you have a lavalier mic on? I can't tell..or is it just the rode inside your shirt? Thanks!

[@AshleyHagen]

Rode mic on my shirt. No lavalier. I rarely use the lavalier.

[@nicoleannelevasseur6597]

Hello Ashley, I love your videos - they're so helpful!!! Just curious, how can I play music for myself and the people on zoom?

[@AshleyHagen]

Can you not hear the music yourself when you do the advanced screen share method on your computer? I don’t play music on zoom, so I don’t use this function often. Are you currently using the screen share option?

[@soft.matters]

Soooooo helpful 😍🙏🏽✨

[@LaurieWalkerYoga]

Excellent Ashley!

[@nandini6302]

Hi Ashley, I'm yoga teacher but I haven't taught anyone in a professional sense, I've been trying to start online classes but I can't find people to join, do you have any advice for me (please don't mention family and friends, don't help in my case)

[@AshleyHagen]

Join local Facebook groups. Discover the pain points and problems of your ideal students and talk about it. Collaborate with like-minded teachers. Get yourself in front of your audience, give value, and have a clear call-to-action and easy sign up process. There are a lot of ways to get people to join. It does take time and effort. Consistency is really the key, and to fight the urge to give up when you aren't seeing immediate results.

[@nandini6302]

@@AshleyHagen thank you so much for replying and for the advice, you have helped me grow my practice so much

[@silvinaec152]

Muchas Gracias!

[@vandanarao8235]

Thanks a zillions

[@AshleyHagen]

You are welcome zillions!