When I left Singapore and my students, they did ask if its possible to still have lessons via Youtube. That would be pre-recorded and I would not be able to see my students and react immediately to help them in their poses. But the thought of always being in touch with my students, is always on my mind.
Who would have thought an inconvenient circumstance, braved me to try something new. Initially I did not know what platform to conduct the classes on and how to extent the invite to my students. After much research, I found it!
With the menacing COVID-19 everywhere and many countries going on a lockdown, people are told to stay home. Yoga studios, Gymnasium, swimming pools are all closed. People are advised to not even jog outside but to stay home for their safety. Going out is probably only to the supermarket.
I realised many are longing for some physical activity and the best way is to do it online at home.
I extended invitations to friends and my students. Many were keen and joined me online but some were still working and were not able to join. So I must think of ways so that they too can enjoy this.
Being new to this, there were some initial technical hiccups which were solved just before the lesson started.
It was a different feeling teaching remotely as I cannot do physical adjustment, something which I really enjoy. But nevertheless, I am still able to give verbal instructions and see them LIVE.
Friends and students from Singapore and Malaysia at their homes coming together to practice together, I thought is so beautiful. A new online YOGA tribe is formed.
Thank you for being there, dear students and sharing your energy. Sharing the same reality.
I love it. This means I can even conduct Yoga classes when I am on holiday, bringing my students along.
