Portsmouth public schools and many other organizations will transition to online formats beginning tomorrow, Monday March 16. In light of this, and growing data on the importance of social distancing at this time, the team at EVOLVE has been working hard to ensure we can continue providing top-notch classes in this new landscape where convening in shared spaces is not advised.
We're grateful to have the technology and know-how to continue serving you through this unusual time, and we're launching a full schedule of virtual classes Monday March 16.
We hope this will be beneficial on many levels - to keep everyone connected to community and consistent with their wellness and movement practices.
Several members of our team have taught virtual classes over the years with great success and positive feedback from people that travel frequently or those with small children sleeping during class times, but without childcare. The virtual studio offers a unique opportunity to take class and share a smile with one another wherever we are.
In the coming days, you'll see more and more of our class roster transitioning to "virtual class format" which will be on the easy-to-use Zoom video-conference technology. Please check the schedule daily as we'll likely need to make adjustments along the way based on instructor availability and other factors.
You'll just need a computer or tablet with a speaker and camera, a small comfortable space to take class, and ideally a mat. For barre, you'll want to be near a countertop or back of a chair that will serve as your virtual barre, with light weights or even a couple of cans of soup to serve as weights. When you sign up for your first virtual class, more instructions will arrive on email. You'll sign-in to class 5 mins early the first time to be sure things are working properly, and we're here for questions of course.
Everyone's wellness is our #1 priority. Our goal is to stay connected and strong, recognizing the current situation is one we can move through best by supporting one another and proceeding mindfully.
Please invite friends far and wide to sign-up for our virtual classes! The sign-up process is the same as sign-up for in-studio classes, at www.evolveportsmouth.com/classes
It'll be fun to share this opportunity for an uplifting break in the day with others no matter where they are. We hope to make new friends in this virtual journey - and we look forward to a grand celebration with you, of classes resuming in-studio when the time is right!
Thank you for your support as we pivot to meet the new circumstances presented to us.
With all my best wishes for you and everyone you care about.
- Jackie
Jackie Lucas, Owner, EVOLVE mindful movement
