Ski Diva Pilates class

[newboots]

I am up by noon most days . . .

 

[Jenny]

I've done Pilates before, so if I can’t make an intro class that's ok. But Mondays would be my third choice.

 

[VickiK]

Works for me. I'm WFH and will book out the time on work calendar. The organization is being super flexible about employees needing to take time out of the day to go food hunting, take breaks, etc.

 

[BlueSkies]

works for me too

 

[Tvan]

I can likely make 12 noon work, although probably not this week due to scheduled meetings. I have zoom, so no issue there. Am I correct that we need to set up an account at Providence Pilates center?

 

[Abbi]

I can likely make 12 noon work, although probably not this week due to scheduled meetings. I have zoom, so no issue there. Am I correct that we need to set up an account at Providence Pilates center?

You are correct. You can wait, if you want until you are ready to book a class. It all should go pretty seamlessly.

 

[Abbi]

I'm hoping to offer a class this week. I'll be back with the final time after I consult with the studio.

While you are waiting, here is a link to videos of a number of Pilates exercises, both on and off equipment. Don't be intimidated since it's teachers who are demonstrating! If it doesn't seem hard enough (then you're not doing it right ) there are progressions for that! https://www.providencepilatescenter.com/videos

 

[VickiK]

I'll test the placement of my computer so that you can see all of me clearly on the mat. I've done this for other online workouts with trainers. How fun! Thanks for putting this together, @Abbi .

On a related note, this weekend I participated in an online knitting bee, conducted on Zoom, and it was quite fun.

 

[Abbi]

I have an technical problem. IF I make the class 'closed', you can't register yourselves online. I would have to put you in/take you out. I'd like to avoid that to simplify my life (of course) and for you all to be in immediate control of your end.

I don't have a large group of clients who'd be jumping in (go away all winter ....) but I wanted to mention this. I have the impression we are a pretty forgiving group but .... THOUGHTS? I'll take answers for a couple of hours and guess from that. Thanks, Divas!

 

[ski diva]

I have an technical problem. IF I make the class 'closed', you can't register yourselves online. I would have to put you in/take you out. I'd like to avoid that to simplify my life (of course) and for you all to be in immediate control of your end.

I don't have a large group of clients who'd be jumping in (go away all winter ....) but I wanted to mention this. I have the impression we are a pretty forgiving group but .... THOUGHTS? I'll take answers for a couple of hours and guess from that. Thanks, Divas!

This may be a dumb question, but how would your clients know about it if you didn’t tell them about it?

 

[MissySki]

This may be a dumb question, but how would your clients know about it if you didn’t tell them about it?

I think it’ll be shown as an option on the studio’s website to join

 

[MissySki]

I’m okay with whatever is easiest for you/us.

Question on the zoom part, where is the best place to have the video coming from? Floor level, or on something raised up? From the side or in front? Etc.?

In the yoga class I’ve been doing we don’t use client video because there are like 300 people joining these classes so the instructors could never check everyone out anyway.

 

[VickiK]

I'm guessing that the MindBody that manages class enrollment would show the class and anyone with an account at Providence Pilates could sign up.

I’m okay with whatever is easiest for you/us too.

 

[Abbi]

This may be a dumb question, but how would your clients know about it if you didn’t tell them about it?

there are no stupid questions! And Missy is correct. If it’s open it shows available to anyone. My clients aren’t signing up now because one stayed in Alabama indefinitely and the other is probably not looking online yet. Although she’s wonderful, you’d like her! Cheryl, who oens the studio, and I agree the likelihood of anyone else signing up is minimal.

 

[Abbi]

I will respond to technical questions in a while! I’m off-line for a bit.

 

[Bookworm]

I'm in

 

[Abbi]

OK, we are set up as an open class and it’s available now. You can go through the Providence Pilates site: www.providencepilatescenter.com and find “book a class”. That shows up in slightly different places based on Apple versus Android versus Windows. But it should be easy to find. You sign up through Mindbody. You are required to fill out a waiver and provide payment information. For this session only it will be free! I wanted totally inexperienced people to have a taste of Pilates and anyone else to join in. You also need to download the Zoom app for whatever you choose to use for taking class. I like a bigger screen myself, although I only listen, not watch when I’m working out.

So join in on Thursday, April 2, at noon EST. A reminder should go out the day before. We do that as there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Studio requirement.

This will be my first time teaching vs taking lessons so be gentle with me! I can’t answer general questions here or you can private message me and I can deal directly with what you need. I’m looking forward to this, I hope you are too!

 

[MissySki]

Just signed up!

 

[Abbi]

Woo hoo!!!! First entry to Missy.

I do get to see all of your names ... and I never could remember names anyway!!!

 

[VickiK]

@Abbi is there a limit on the class size?