New On Demand Library and a change to live streaming
Hi yogis. I wanted to update you on a few exciting changes to our virtual yoga offering.
All-New On Demand Library
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Browse and search classes from the same screen.
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Sort classes by date their aired, number of views, duration and name.
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See exactly how many classes are available. (413 at the time I’m writing this)
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Live thumbnail preview. Move your mouse or finger across the video to get a quick preview without pressing play.
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Classes added shortly after the live class ends on Zoom instead of once a week on Sunday.
New Member Home Screen
This is the first screen you see after logging in, and has been updated with new art. Scroll or swipe with your finger to access the next panel. Below this you’ll find the member’s only blog.
Changes to live streaming
YouTube recently updated their terms of service to allow advertising on all videos, regardless of whether or not the creator is enrolled in their partner program for monetization. I feel it’s only a matter of time before we start to see ads before class, so I’m trying to get ahead of this. Beginning with class on September 1, 2021, live classes will only be broadcast on Zoom.
The overwhelmingly majority of you choose Zoom for your live practice, so I don’t anticipate this being an issue. When you sign up for a live class on Zoom you’ll receive email and text reminder notifications. It’s really a better system than I can offer with YouTube.
Pricing
Many of the annual subscriptions from the days on Patreon are expiring within the month, so you’ll be receiving an email notifying you of your expiration date when that gets close. When you choose to support the site with a new plan, you’ll be able to choose from one of our three pay what you can memberships. Each plan includes unlimited virtual yoga with price points suggested for how often you practice. Starting at $39.99, it’s one of the best deals you’re going to find for live and on demand yoga.
Single drop-in classes have never taken off, but they’re sticking around for now. Annual subscriptions have been retired.
Thanks again for your support, and I’ll see you on your mat.
-Matt
