How to set up for your online movement session

This is a guide for you to prepare for your online movement session, and provide suggestions so that your session will be the most successful. Please read through this page completely and contact the office only if you have further questions.

 
 
 

Setting up for your Session

  1. Consider testing your set up the day before your appointment so that you have plenty of time to make changes.

    • This will help you trouble shoot and fix any problems that may arise and allows you to become more familiar with the Zoom system, if you don’t have much experience.

  2. Test your camera

    • Make sure the camera shows your full length, head to toe, with room to walk. Make sure your camera is able to show you sitting, laying, bending and reaching.

  3. Test your connection

    • Ask a friend to test your set up using the video call. Make sure that you can hear and see the video and make sure that you can be heard and seen.

  4. Test your audio

    • Be sure your volume is turned up so that you can hear the instructor.

    • Make sure you know how and where to mute and unmute your device so that ambient sounds do not disrupt the class.

  5. Test your environment

    • Be aware of the lighting in the room that you are using and make sure it allows your video to be seen. Consider using a room that is bright.

    • Make sure that you are not in front of a window. This causes a silhouette and makes it challenging for the instructor to see you.

  6. Connecting with the instructor: to ensure an accurate connection, please follow the link to the ZOOM meeting provided in the email you received. This link is unique to YOU, so please do not share it with anyone else.

    • For your security, you will need to use the PASSWORD that is provided in the email.

    • Your session will begin at the specified time, so it is your responsibility to be early or on time.

  7. Please gather the following equipment in preparation for your class:

    • A chair to sit on - preferably a sturdy chair that does not roll, and has a high back like a dinner chair.

    • A bath towel - this will be used to help adjust the height of your chair

    • A hand towel - this will also be used for some adjustments

    • Dowel or walking sticks - we understand not everyone has these, but if you do have them, please bring them to the online class. Sometimes broom or mop handles can work if the bristles/mop head can be removed.

    • A small weight. This can be a can a soup, a full water bottle or a dumb bell. This does not need to be heavy, it just needs to have some weight to it.

  8. You should have already submitted your intake, the 4 photographs of your postural alignment and a video of your movement.

  9. If you have questions or trouble connecting or using ZOOM, please do not contact the office. Use the following link for technical support.

    If you have questions about this session please contact the office at

    775- 831-8228

    or by email at office@astonkinetics.com