First, I'd like to express my gratitude to all our students who have joined us in Zoom classes or purchased our Vimeo videos. Your support has enabled me to meet the studio expenses. So many small businesses are struggling now. I am extra thankful for the support and loyalty of our students. Plus, seeing your faces and having a chance to chat with you has really helped me during this stressful time. The sense of community has been a wonderful support to myself and others.
According to the State of Maine, the studio can reopen June 1st. I will wait until closer to that date to announce the opening day of the studio. There will need to be changes to our way of business to adhere to the Cover-19 restrictions. I plan to limit the number of students in the studio to 6 per class. That way we can all be 6 feet apart. Students will need to sign up for class so we can keep tract of numbers and not have to disappoint someone who comes to the studio and is not able to attend due to class number. There will be no drop-ins without prior permission. Our usual large summer classes will not be able to happen this year. I will continue to offer Zoom classes even when we reopen. I am having WiFi put into the studio on Monday so I can teach from the studio. Once we reopen, I will set up my iPad and teach the Zoom class at the same time I teach a live class. That way if you are not comfortable going into the studio, you can still take classes. The class schedule may need to be altered to better accommodate students. As we get closer to actual opening day, we will finalize the schedule. We will also be willing to make changes as we navigate this unprecedented time and determine how best to support our student needs. We also plan to offer private and semi-private yoga classes in the studio at a reduced rate so you can be in the studio without other students. It really is a special place and I know everyone misses being there. The Passion flower plant has 3 new flowers coming! I had the 2 big yellow walls and all the trim painted so the studio is fresh and clean.
For now, we continue to offer classes on Zoom and videos on Vimeo. Regular class rates apply and you can use your class card or purchase a new one. One of the really fun aspects of the Zoom classes is seeing students who are joining us from other states as well of those of you who are local. If you haven't used Zoom and are unsure about it, contact me and I can help you. Once you have a Zoom account, I can set up a private meeting, invite you and then we can try it out together so you are comfortable before joining a class.
Our current Zoom schedule:
Elizabeth Spahr - email espahr22@gmail.com or studio for links
Moderate Kripalu Yoga - Tuesdays and Fridays 8-9am
Gentle Kripalu Yoga - Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays 9:30-10:30am
Susan Mirisola - email scmirisola@gmail.com for links
Gentle Yoga - Wednesdays 4-5pm
All Levels Yoga - Sundays 8:30-9:30am
We have several videos available on Vimeo. After you request a video, you click on a link I send you, enter a password and watch the video. No need to download anything.
Vimeo offerings-
Elizabeth Spahr - several different Gentle Kripalu classes, Moderate Kripalu class, Yoga Nidra - guided meditation, Chair yoga
Jeannine Burgess - Vigorous Vinyasa
Celina McMichael - Gentle Yoga
Elizabeth Clarkson - Extra Gentle Yoga (coming soon)
I hope all of you are taking good care of yourselves and those around you. Remember to pause several times a day, lengthen your spine, relax your shoulders and focus on your breath for a few moments. This simple action will greatly improve how you feel.
Namasté
Elizabeth