The World Yoga Center Update on classes:

The World Yoga Center is proud of its teachers and students as a community for the immense fortitude, strength of practice, contributing to the good of the world with wisdom, steadiness and conscious presence.

Beginning March 2020, we adapted and expanded into a beautiful online community with people joining and rejoining from afar through the blessing of technology. Ever growing, we have deepened our stance as a true Sangha, a collective that is able to function as an agent of Grace. A Sangha is a refuge, a place of inspiration, empowerment and belonging on the subtle plane, a true internal home. Our presence to the practices and teachings has solidified though we live in many places and in many time zones at once. 

Most of classes are now “hybrid", supporting both those continuing to practice online joined now by those seeking to practice in person at the school. We have a wondrous online community, which we will continue to protect and nourish. We have our irreplaceable in-person classes, which are again thriving with a steady base of students practicing within the school walls.

Detailed instructions below accessible via topic:

1. First steps: using our online booking system
2. Instructions for joining our classes in person
3. Instructions for joining our classes online
4. To purchase a class or plan, to update your card on file and more

First steps: using our online booking system

The first step to attend our classes in person or online is to make sure that you can access your account in Walla, our booking software.

To be sure that you can access your account:
1. Login here
2. If you don't know your password, request a new one my clicking Forgot My Password
3. If you do not get the email to update your password, create a new account.
4. If you get stuck in any way, please email worldyogacenter@gmail.com

Phone apps:
Once you have created your account, you are also set up to use the Wall app!
If you are interested in downloading the Walla app to your phone, for easy access on your mobile device, here are the links:

iOS:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walla-app/id1611230665

Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.walla.wallaMobile

Tutorial for using Walla:

Instructions for joining our classes online

Preregistration is required in order to receive the unique zoom link via email. You must book the class before class starts, once class starts you are no longer able to book. If you book too late, you are welcome to email worldyogacenter@gmail.com and we will do our best to get you in!

Once you book your class you will get an email confirmation. 30 minutes before class you will receive the zoom link via email.

To book class
1. Login/sign up here+
2. Book the class(es) you would like to attend (make sure to book the LIVESTREAM, not the IN PERSON)

+ If you have any trouble accessing your account, please email worldyogacenter@gmail.com (we highly recommend making sure you can access your account ASAP, prior to your first booking!)

You can use your membership, 10 class card or other plan, or you can purchase a plan or a drop in class.

ARRIVE AT CLASS-TIME:
Show up 5-10 minutes ahead of time by logging in using the zoom link you receive via email

JOINING ONLINE:
If you have used Zoom on your device, it's as easy as clicking the zoom link when you are ready to join. You will receive this link 30 minutes before class– via email. (You must first book the class. See above!) If for any reason you do not receive the link (most likely we find it's that we mistakenly book the in person instead of livestream) email world yogacenter@gmai.com and we can assist you further.

If you have never used Zoom before, it is quite easy to get set up.

SET UP:
If you will be on a computer that is using Zoom for the first time, give yourself 10 minutes before the meeting to click on the above link and to follow the prompts to download the software.

Troubleshooting:
Here is a demo that takes you through these steps: https://youtu.be/vFhAEoCF7jg
Here is a demo if you are having trouble with getting your audio or video working: https://youtu.be/HqncX7RE0wM

If on a phone or tablet that is using Zoom for the first time, you will need to download the Zoom app: search for ZOOM cloud Meetings and make sure the app icon looks like this:You will be on camera, so that the teacher can sense you and respond to the needs of the students. If for any reason you do not want to be on camera, it is possible to turn the video off on the bottom left hand corner of the screen, but this will mean the teacher is not able to speak to you personally. Ideally you set up your camera so you can be seen reclining, sitting or standing.

If you get stuck please email worldyogacenter@gmail.com for support or text 917-543-8538

WHAT TO BRING:
— Your self, on a mat, in a cleared space in your home.

— Your computer, or device, angled so the teacher can see you seated, standing and laying down.

— Props if you have them. Standard props are mat, blocks, blankets and a strap.

Prop substitutes if available:

BLOCKS:
books, sturdy boxes, something firm that has height and is hopefully not too heavy!

BLANKETS:
Large bath towels, couch throws, with some firm thickness so you don't sink too much

STRAPS:
Belt, long scarf, sash from bathrobe

***Additional Restorative substitutes***
Eye pillows or small towel
Bolsters or firm pillows, firm cushion stacks of blankets or towels