#i had to change my password to get in so hopefully that solves the problem but MANNN

[redeyeballhat]

Ive signed into animal jam classic for the first time in ever and haha *stares nervously as i realize my navy fox hat/non member sword/gold glove/etc is missing*

#Animal Jam #ERM . . . . WELL . . . . #bro even the fucking um. vines. the like doorway vines idk what theyre called? those r missing too #i had to change my password to get in so hopefully that solves the problem but MANNN #werent those vines members only/not exclusive . . . idk . . . . none of my other older items r missing

[jenniboo311]

GQ: Spider-Man Goes Undercover on Reddit, YouTube, and Twitter

GQ: Spider-Man Goes Undercover on Reddit, YouTube, and Twitter by jenniboo311

Part 2 of the Social Butterfly Spidey series General |  4115 Words  |  Chapter 1/1

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The video opens with Spider-Man sitting at a table with only his torso visible, the set background a solid sky blue. He is wearing his signature mask and a simple white t-shirt, forearms bare and defined with lean muscle. He gives the camera a jaunty two fingered salute.

"Hey I'm Spider-Man," he begins in a friendly voice as he flips open the lid of the laptop in front of him decisively, "And I'm going undercover on the internet." The video cuts to a title screen as it types out "Actually Me with Spider-Man" as Spider-Man says off screen, "It's actually me!"

The screen then clears and types out a new message for its audience, "We had Spider-Man create real accounts and go undercover online."

"Let's begin!" He says as the camera cuts back to him typing into the laptop. The video shows his screen as he is typing his username and password into YouTube. Once the site logs in he selects his display picture, a cheeky shot a fan must have captured as Spider-Man swung past upside-down. "First up, let's take ourselves to YouTube."

A brief clip plays from a seven and a half minute humorous compilation of Spider-Man saves, cutting back and forth between impressive confrontations against dangerous criminals with firearms to sweetly helping older ladies with their groceries.

"From user SkepticalOfSpidey, she says," he narrates the comment as it is displayed on screen, "'Is this guy for real? How can a superhero go from dodging bullets to carrying groceries? Like how is this even on his radar? Does he actually care or is this some kind of PR stunt?'"

The video cuts to Spider-Man who replies vehemently, "I absolutely care! And I think it's hysterical people consider me "above" certain things, or they're not worthy of being on my "radar", as though I'm some hotshot. Look, the Avengers are great with the big world ending stuff, and sometimes I'm part of that too, but the little guys need help too, day to day. I'm the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, and no matter who you are, your race, your age, your sexuality, your income, whether you're a victim of a mugging or a kitten in a tree, you all deserve help when you need it. That's my personal mission, just to help people. So as long as I'm doing that I'm not ashamed."

The video cuts to show the end of his response being typed out on screen and Spider-Man hits the "Comment" button to post his answer.

Another short clip plays of footage from the scene of a crime where Spider-Man is knocking out a hulking goon in one hit, displaying his super strength. The subsequent comment is displayed on screen as Spider-Man reads it aloud, "'oh great, just what we need: another brawny idiot that uses his fists to solve problems. What we really need is intelligence. Can we get more scientists please?'"

Spider-Man reels back in his chair a little, seemingly taken aback. "Wow! Why are you so angry-" he consults the laptop again for the username, "Chelsea?" He shifts in the chair to get comfortable before responding, "First of all, another? I'm offended on behalf of my teammates. All of the people I work with are very intelligent, so I'm not sure where she's getting that you have to be an idiot if you have muscles. Secondly, I am a scientist, actually. I specialize in biochemistry, though I also dabble in engineering, physics, and programming. I have an IQ upwards of 250, which if you want to compare to the likes of Tony Stark, is around 270, who also kicks ass by the way."

He straightens his shirt indignantly, "Though hopefully I didn't give too much away with that. My point is," he points at the camera, "you can have both brawn and brains. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise, people. Defy the societal norms."

The comment section displays on screen again and scrolls down the page until it hits another comment. "'How strong is Spider-Man?'" He lounges back in his chair and taps the fingers of his right hand on the table idly, "Well, last we checked I could bench press about ten tons. Tony and I ran some tests about eight months ago to find out, so it could have changed since then but likely not by a large amount. So I'm going to say ten tons, give or take."

Another video clip plays that shows Spider-Man swinging confidently on his web before suddenly taking a wrong turn and eating billboard. The jarring collision dislodges his grip and he falls several feet to land on a garbage bin, whose lid caves in immediately under his weight. He reads aloud, "'Ouch. I wonder how that felt.'" Spider-Man laughs quietly, not afraid to laugh at himself. "To be honest with you Joshua, it did not feel good. That billboard actually broke my nose, though the garbage bin helped break some of the fall. There's definitely worse things I could have landed on. I don't get distracted often but it still happens sometimes. Web slinging is hard, okay?!

"Wikipedia!" he says off screen, as the visual on screen shows Spider-Man logging in to the Wikipedia webpage with the username, '[email protected]'.

"Let's see here," Spider-Man says before devolving into mumbles as he reads the information supplied on the website about himself. "Wait wait wait!" He exclaims after a moment and quotes the offending fact, "'His signature weapon is his webbing, which is created biologically and dispensed from a gland in his wrists at the base of his palms.'" The text in question displays on screen and zooms in on the text, "biologically", and then, "gland in his wrists".

"First of all, gross." Spider-Man rests his forehead in his hand, propped on the table with his elbow in a perfect picture of disappointment. "Second of all," he sits up straight and addresses the camera full on, "have you all actually been thinking I've been spurting real webs out of my hands at everything for the past few years?!" After a beat he processes what he has just said and facepalms while mumbling, "Spurting, oh God I regret my word choice."

The video cuts to the text being backspaced as Spider-Man narrates offscreen, "This is incorrect, let's delete it!"

The video cuts back to Spider-Man reaching below the table, leaning slightly to the left to dig something out of his right pants pocket, sighing heavily. He pulls out two simple black bracelets which he pointedly holds up for the camera before slipping them on. "Web shooters: 101," he says before deliberately knocking his wrists together so the bracelets make contact and activate. "Now obviously Tony Stark has gotten his hands on these and they are a little different than the originals, as you can tell by the nano technology," he explains, black colored metal creeping up his forearms to encase them in a type of bracer, "but the base mechanism is still the same as what I designed from the beginning." The nano technology finishes covering his forearms, the device quite noticeable with the stark black of the metal covering the majority of his pale exposed forearms. He flicks his hands back, palms facing upwards to show the camera, as the motion triggers a small device to deploy in the center of his palms. He reaches into his pocket once more and retrieves a couple small cylindrical cartridges filled with a milky fluid which he then deftly loads into the devices at his wrists.

"In a nutshell: web shooter," he holds up his left forearm to present the whole device to the audience. "The trigger," he presents the small button resting in his palm, "and web fluid," he continues, indicating the cartridge now inserted below his wrist. He points to a spot at the base of his palm, "They got the location of the dispenser right, I guess, but it's not coming out of a gland of any kind!" He aims carefully just past the camera and shoots a quick burst by depressing the button at his palm that makes the viewer feel as though he is shooting it at them. "I developed this formula myself, in a lab, with chemicals!" He emphasizes. "It's completely synthetic, not biological by any means, and nobody had to milk me for it." He pauses, staring at the camera for a moment before looking down at the table and murmuring uncomfortably while shaking his head, "That was a strange sentence I never want to repeat." He huffs a quiet laugh.

"Quora!" Spider-Man says as the onscreen graphic shows Spider-Man logging into the website with his fake email. "What the heck is Quora? I have no idea but let's get into it.

"'How is Spider-Man such a darling? He's so sweet and wholesome and is a big, soft, cinnamon roll'," he narrates as the question displays on screen. He shifts around awkwardly and scratches the side of his head, "Aw, I dunno! But thanks Quora, you're my new favorite website.

"'How many people has Spider-Man killed?'" He narrates as the question displays on screen. "Wow guys, that's dark!" He leans forward and clasps his hands together to convey the seriousness of his response. "The answer is none. I haven't killed anyone nor do I intend to. Spider-Man is strictly nonlethal. I only use webs to detain, I don't use blades or guns of any kind. Except these guns." He lightens the mood by flexing his right arm and kissing his bicep. He holds it together for approximately two seconds before exploding in laughter. "Oh God, how do I have friends?" He mutters to himself.

"Next!" He exclaims, searching for the next question. "'Does Spider-Man wear a mask because he's disfigured?'" The question displays for the viewer to see. "Hmm, okay well the short answer is no. That's not why I wear a mask. I don't really know how to quantify my own attractiveness, that's just awkward. I think I'm perfectly average, though I've had people tell me I'm handsome. They were all terribly biased though, so take that with a grain of salt." Spider-Man's grin can be seen in the crinkling of the fabric around his mouth. "I have two eyes, a nose, a mouth, and completely normal teeth. No extra eyes or mandibles or anything. That may sound like a strange thing to say but you'd be surprised how many times I have to clarify that," He snorts. "I cover my face because dealing with so many street-level criminals puts me on the radar of a lot of people who want revenge against me and anybody I care about. So if my identity was known I'd have to constantly watch my back, and my loved ones would be in danger. Of course there are contingencies for if that happens but in the meantime I want as normal a life as possible for me and mine."

Spider-Man clicks away on the laptop until the next question displays on screen. "'Does Spider-Man give autographs and selfies?'" He narrates. "I do, but all I ask is that if you catch me out in the wild and I look busy or distracted, to please not bother me. Most times the people I save are a bit too traumatized to be thinking about getting my autograph at the moment, but if the night is slow or I'm taking a break I'm happy to give an autograph or take a photo with you if you ask. Your best bet is probably at fundraisers and charity events, if I am in attendance, since I'm not focused on crime fighting and am just interacting with people."

The next question displays on screen, "'Is Spider-Man single?'" The video cuts to Spider-Man shifting uncomfortably. "Uh, I'm not comfortable confirming that sort of thing. Like I said, people in my orbit are in danger so I don't want to bring any kind of attention to who I surround myself with, even if their names are as yet unknown. The less information going around about that the better. So all I'll say is that at the very least I am not looking for a relationship." He awkwardly clears his throat before moving on.

"'How strong are Spider-Man's webs?' Strong enough to restrain the Hulk. Seriously," he nods at the camera, "I know this for a fact. We, and by we I mean the Avengers and I, had a code green sometime last year and out of sheer desperation I let the webs fly. By the time I was done he was basically in a cocoon but hey, it worked! Hulk looked pretty cozy actually." His eye lenses squint in amusement.

"Now let's go to Facebook," he says as the video shows him logging into Facebook and selecting a new profile picture, a closeup of Spider-Man shooting the camera finger guns.

"'Who would win in a race between Spider-Man and Captain America?'" He claps his hands together once in excitement, "Me! Because I'm obviously superior to Cap in every way!" He barks out a laugh and mumbles, "He'll let me have it for that comment! No I'm joking, Cap is awesome. I'm actually not lying though. We had a race, because science, and I clocked in at about two hundred miles per hour while Steve maxed at about seventy. Nothing to sneeze at of course, but not quite up to Spidey's par!" He gives another cheesy arm flex, this time with both arms. The video cuts to Spider-Man typing out the last of his answer and finishes it with two flex emojis before submitting it.

"'Do you think Spider-Man has any hidden talents?'" He looks seriously into the camera. "Well if I told you, they wouldn't be secret talents anymore, now would they Gerald?" He cocks his head to the side in thought. "I guess I can tell you that I can dance? I took dance and gymnastics for awhile when I was a kid, which is probably why I'm so agile and acrobatic now. My enhancement made me even more agile and acrobatic, but it was already there to some degree to begin with." He gives a careless shrug.

"'Coffee or tea?' Well I try not to drink either of them to be honest. Caffeine and spiders don't mix! Sometimes I can't avoid it though, lots of late nights being Spider-Man, so in those cases I drink coffee. Funny trivia for you, but I used to love lemonade. I must have inherited some spidery traits because lemon is a deterrent and I can't tolerate it now. I mean it won't kill me, I just find it unpleasant. Don't want criminals thinking they can spray me with lemon juice or something. I'll just be annoyed and smell funky fresh while I kick your ass." His eye lenses squint as his mask crinkles around the mouth. "My beverage of choice is actually apple juice, because I'm twelve years old." He snickers and hits the submit button to post his answer, complete with a baby emoji.

"'How are you doing? Are you getting enough sleep? Do you need a hug?'" He shifts forward to prop his chin on his hand. "I'm doing good, thank you for asking. I am absolutely not getting enough sleep, but neither is anyone else I know so I'm in good company. And I absolutely need a hug. I love giving people hugs and will one hundred percent hug you if you ask me to and I'm not busy. There's lots of Spidey to go around, I love each and every one of you."

He reads the next question silently first and barks a laugh before narrating, "'What even is your life?' Dude, I have no idea. If you had told young Spidey that one day he'd be flipping all over the city fighting crime and battling aliens with a superpowered team of highly skilled famous individuals he'd probably check you for fever and then back away slowly.

"Up next, Instagram! I know all about Instagram, I use it all the time." The video shows him once again logging into the website

"'Does anyone else desperately want a reality TV show with Spidey and the other Avengers? I would kill to watch hours of Spidey being a sarcastic little shit to bank robbers and Tony Stark just being a mess.'" Spider-Man laughs. "Wellllll," he hedges, "you might not have to wait that long. I've been toying with the idea of creating a YouTube channel and posting some shenanigans on there. Now, mind you, it won't be expertly edited or anything, I really don't have the time for that, but it would be something. Keep an eye out for that soon."

The video next displays a picture on Instagram that a fan had posted of a young Spider-Man from his early days coming out of a porta-potty with a string of toilet paper streaming off the bottom of his boot. The comment reads, "'Check out this disaster. What is going on here?'" Spider-Man looks straight at the camera, unimpressed, and deadpans, "Everybody poops, Deborah."

He navigates to the next picture, which is of a kneeling Spider-Man getting mauled by an enthusiastic, fluffy golden retriever. "'Was he a good doggo?'" He reads aloud. "He was best boy. What a good doggo!" He grins big through his mask.

"Now here we go to Twitter," he says as he logs in and selects a profile picture. "This is probably the social media I use the most. I'm thinking about deleting the app off my phone for a little while though, it's starting to consume my life. It's nice being able to connect to the public with it but I'm starting to find it difficult because people get so disappointed when I have to step away. Saying no to people is hard! And I have an extremely busy life so I can't keep this up forever. I've got cats to cuddle and lives to save! Gonna have to dial it back a bit I think."

The screen displays a tweet from user EmmaRox as Spider-Man reads it aloud, "'Do you think the abs are real or does he pad his suit?'" Spider-Man snorts and slaps his chest in mirth. "Well I would think that the fact I can lift a bus is proof enough, but here you go," he says and lifts his shirt to expose his impressively sculpted abs for just a moment before dropping his shirt and shaking his head in embarrassment. "Not padded."

The video cuts to the next question as he reads, "'What do you do in your free time?'" He looks at the camera and his left eye lens shifts as though he has furrowed his eye brow. "Free time? What's that?" He snorts, "No seriously, there's not much of that to go around. If I'm not on patrol or sleeping or training, I'm trying to keep up with my personal relationships and trying not to spend all my remaining time in the lab, with or without Tony. Like I said before, I'm a scientist, so a lot of my downtime is devoted to developing better tech, and to research to advance in these areas." He dramatically sweeps his hand across the top of his head as though he is a diva flipping long hair over his shoulder as he announces, "I'm not just a pretty face, you know." The video cuts to Spidey typing out the end of his answer, finishing it off with a queen emoji.

"'What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?'" Displays the next question from user, David P. "That's a good question, David. Hmm," he strokes his chin thoughtfully, "I would have to say 'With great power, comes great responsibility'. It was advice given to me by one of the two most important people in my life, and I have carried that motto in my heart ever since. It was advice that ultimately lead to the creation of Spider-Man, actually. I have these fantastic powers, so I consider it my responsibility to do something good with them." He wrings his hands together at what looks to be an uncomfortable topic for him to speak about. After a beat he continues his answer, "The second best advice I've ever gotten, however, was 'It is better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring', which you'll also notice I take very seriously in that I am incredibly ridiculous. I mean if there's a person out there who spouts more bad puns in the face of danger than me, I haven't heard of them." He quietly snickers to himself.

"'If you had to choose three adjectives to describe yourself what would they be?'" He doesn't hesitate when he rattles off, "Genius, witty, humble." He stares at the camera seriously for a moment before he cracks and laughs. "No seriously, uh, probably awkward, smartass, and nerdy." He shrugs for lack of a better answer.

"Reddit!" He says as he logs into the page and selects a display picture of Spider-Man facepalming.

"'Do you have any pets?'" Spider-Man reads. "No. My apartment doesn't allow pets, sadly, but I love animals. And actually I do hang out with Tony a lot and I have to constantly make sure he's fed and watered because he forgets, so I feel like that's close enough." He covers his mouth with a hand to hold in his snort but a strangled one escapes anyway.

The next post shows a piece of fan artwork that is poor quality and is obviously from an inexperienced child. It depicts a heroically posed Spider-Man saving a young boy from a burning apartment complex window. The young artist in question posted the caption, "'I know it's not any good but spiderman saved me and my mom from a fire. I really want to say thank you so I drew him this picture. If anyone gets the chance to talk to spiderman can you please show him this and tell him I love him?'" Spider-Man looks at the picture on the laptop for a long moment and audibly takes several loud swallows. He looks at the camera and says hoarsely, "I love you too, bud. And I'm glad you're doing okay. It was my absolute pleasure to help you that day and I'm so glad I was there. I love your drawing and I think you're so very talented. I'm going to print this out and post it on my fridge so I can see it everyday and think of you. Study hard in school and be good for your mom!" He looks down at his lap and clears his throat, filling with emotion. After a moment he looks up and clasps his hands.

"That's it! We're done!" He says as he shuts the laptop with a snap and his eye lenses squint in a smile. "I hope you enjoyed watching and learning a little bit about me. See you around!"

The video fades to the GQ logo before ending.

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Comments: ----------------

magicalbluecookies omg that last one killed me. Spidey got all choked up Friedfishcat I live for Spidey telling us he loves us. I stan a Spiderboi not afraid of his emotions. kitty22803 Am I the only one who took a screenshot of his abs? TeamIronDad Bahahaha subtly roasting cap and iron man. I wanna be a fly on the wall of their common room, I bet they're all hilarious to watch together lovelyjourneys Does this cinnamon roll ever rest? He needs a nap! And some milk or something! saucysquatch "Everybody poops, Deborah." Dumbledork I will die if he actually makes a youtube channel, please actually make this a thing! enchanted_nightingale Nooooooo dont delete twitter! kim_cc I once got a hug from spidey!! I was crying after he saved me from almost getting hit by a car and he asked if i needed a hug. It was the best hug of my life. Isi1dur Spidey is 12 years old confirmed, someone call the press xoxheartErin Spidey, post a video of you dancing!!! Proof or it didn't happen! Slyrocker Spiderman is asked how's he's such a soft cinnamon roll, proceeds to then prove he's a soft cinnamon roll Hi NOBODY HAD TO MILK ME FOR IT UselessDiamond19 Holy crap his web shooters are so cool! chrissyglikesbooks 250?! His IQ is 250?! Einstein was 160!!!! I feel faint. amillionmiles Spidey eating that billboard is about how my week is going honestly Mira Spidey is such a smart boi! He's going to make a great husband when I marry him.

TotallyNotDeadpool Well I guess this is all we have to live for now that you're out of the MCU

#fanfiction #spiderman fanfiction #spiderman #social butterfly Spidey #social media #jenniboo311 #GQ #Reddit #Twitter #Quora #funny #humor #ao3 fanfic #Marvel #instagram #wikipedia #facebook #interview

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Wands and Potions - NCTdream & WayV 

Please read the Masterlist before continuing ahead with the chapter.

Warnings: read the warnings in the masterlist linked above, song recommendations can be found there too.

A/N: Thank you to those who appreciate and support this piece of work! You know who you are, and thank you to my wonderful followers and taglist! you make this possible. 

Chapter 16: 

“I wanted to ask you about something.” Selene whispered; she didn’t have to be loud; she was sitting on the edge of a log in the clearing near the edge of a small island on the black lake.

“Fire away,” Yangyang was behind her, plaiting her soft locks, the feeling of the gold-like shimmer beneath his hands calmed him slightly. He was about to reveal his thoughts and deepest desires to her.

“Is it true, the whole dark arts thing.” She breathed out Yangyang could feel how she visibly tensed beneath his gaze. He looked down at her shoulders, the way they curved in slightly. She felt vulnerable around him. “You’re taught the dark arts?”

The exasperated sigh she heard from him was worrying her and his silence increased the level of anxiety in her tenfold. She felt his slender fingers let go of the strands of hair she let cascade down.

She had ever gone this far away from castle alone. “Yes,” he murmured; he took his steps to come stand before her. “I’ve done things… that are regrettable, but I’d never try to harm anyone.” Crouching to be at eye level he looked into her eyes with full sincerity.

“It’s alright.” she crooked her head to the side breathing out, the stray strands of her hair fell down past her eyes “You’re not scared?” he asked puzzled, his eyes wavered slightly looking anywhere but her.

“No,” pulling up all her courage she smiled at him, assuring the slender figure before her. “I’m not.”

“Even if I tell you I know of the unforgiveable curses.” He was a little sceptical in mentioning them.

“Even if you tell me about those.” Selene didn’t hesitate she answered immediately letting him know she trusted him, it scared her a little, but she believed he was good inside. He never judged her for being a half-blood and although it was difficult for him, he maintained their friendship.

“So, why did you bring me here?” Selene looks around. She knew of her whereabouts, but she was confused, why specifically here?

The two continued walking along the path into the woodland sitting on the island, the neighbouring patch of land had the grave of the preceding headmaster of Hogwarts. They began talking, Yangyang explaining what he believed and where his affiliations lied.

“Gellert Grindelwald was right. He had a plan to keep us away from hiding. All wizard kind. Durmstrang students look up to him, we recognised him as our leader.” Yangyang glanced around, they wandered off into the main coppice, letting themselves get caught in the magnificence of the nature.  

“Do you think like him, do you believe that wizard kind deserve to rule, that it’s your birthright?” Selene was wondering, she wanted to understand what he believed to be his right. She wanted to get her thoughts around his ideals and beliefs.

“I do.” He walked up to a certain tree gathering from its leaking sap. “Tree sap must be quite rare where you come from.” she comically pondered, Yangyang grinned turning to face her “Just a hobby.”

“So, you think there are powerful wizarding families that would be willing to continue Grindelwald’s noble work?”

“Definitely, I’m surprised your family isn’t in on it too.” Selene chuckle; she thought of her obsessive blood supremacist mother and her family.

“Don’t be, I’m sure they’re a part of it, my family is intense when it comes to this kind of ordeals.”

[01:36PM]

Selene had been spending the rest of the free afternoon she had in the empty potions room. Professor Giverlein left the empty room letting her know there were no more potions classes that day leaving her with everything she could ever need.

“There’s no way I’m going to get this?” Selene whined thrusting her digits past the sides of her head rubbing her sore scalp. She was beyond stressed.

Sleepless nights, Chenle and his problems on one side. Rose and Albus with their family stress on the other; her own family ordeals tugging at her, the prophecy the portrait spoke about, the lestrange manor invitation, Yangyang and his affiliations to the return of the Ancient Sacred 28 and then Scorpius and his solemn depression. Selene was trying to solve too many problems at once.

She felt as if it was all coming back, as if the matters were taking her physical body and heath as tribute she was going to regurgitate. Holding it in, she lifted the elixir the potion she had been working on secretly aside her schoolwork.

The bitter after taste was awful but she withstood it for the benefits the potion would give her. This was old magic; you’d give something up for the taking of another. In this case it was her blood.

Selene hid the bubbling liquid in the cauldron, she lifted the rusty metal towards her shelf setting a lid on top and pushing it inwards quickly to sheath the brewing of the elixir. She took her seat back at the edge of the table.

Selene was reminded of the tournament happening from the exaggerated shouts and yells from the harbouring window. The voices came from students a year or two older, closer to Yangyang’s age. Selene sat there dazed for a moment. It was getting closer to the winter break, meaning the deadline for the potion project was creeping nearer.

Playing with the leaves of the daisy root; Selene remembered what she had gone through to get the foliage. She recalled what Chenle did for her. He saved her from the hell she was going through, twice. That should prove that he cares.

But why do I still hate him for his harsh words and cold demeanour?

 [06:17PM]

[Selene Pov]

“I got your message. What is it?” I rushed to the library. Moving past tables I saw a crouched lyra she was shaking, and I mean shaking. Almost vibrating.

“What on earth happened. And why did you send that idiot Irene to tell-” I stopped my whining because I realised this was real, she was in tears and it looked like anymore and she’d lose it all. I lifted her up swinging the robes she had on the floor over her shoulder blades.

Olivia comes rushing into the library, I could hear the frantic panic in her voice as she desperately wanders about the immense hall of the library.

“Oh thank heavens you’re here!” I speak agitatedly my voice breaking, “Olivia what’s happening to her.”

“He found out!” Olivia crouched she grabbed the girls palm, “Hopefully this works.” She pulled an elixir out of the robes pocket taking a couple drops and setting them on the girls wrist.

“Who found out?” I was panicking, I should be keeping my calm but the view before my own two eyes was scaring me.

“Se-Selene, he saw, it- I didn’t. he saw E-everything.” I hushed her, “It’s alright, I understand. We’ll solve this.”

It looked like Olivia understood what lyra was blabbering about, the rush in her hands and movements forced me to lift the dropped unknown potion and take care of the small container and its excess drops.

“I’ll explain later but you have to get Scorpius right now. Do whatever you need to do he must come here right now.” I nod already running off I pushed past the main library doors not caring or even asking questions on my Scorpius had to be there.

I was running even faster than I had when I heard Scorpius’ voice in my head, using every force I had in the rest of my body I managed to clear the thoughts for a couple more seconds sending a energy fuelled message to the blond slytherin boy.

“Where are you going?” Jade yelled after my speeding self, she watched me turn towards the dungeons of the castle, following she tried to catch up but as a speeding bolt, the only thing she caught was my maroon hair trailing off behind me.

I reached the entrance of the Slytherin common room. It was guarded by two gargoyle statures and a password. Never being down here before; I panicked. Lyra didn’t look like she had much time before she was out.

Catching sight of the one person I didn’t want to be around, I groaned. Why him, why Chenle of all freaking people? It just had to work that way, turning around to face him I forcibly pushed down any form of resentment and dignity I had.

“Where is Scorpius?”

“Look what the snake swallowed? It’s Selene Adams, have you come to apologise?” Jisung who was next to the blond spat smirking, the smug grin on his face annoying me more than it should.

“I’m not here to apologise to anyone.” I glared back at him; his words made me feel like shit. “Where’s Scorpius, Chenle?” I repeated my question my body language visibly showing I was under a time limit.

“Tell me?”

“Selene they’re not going to help.” The familiar echo from behind me voiced down the damp and dreary corridor. “Jade please help me, lyra has fallen and Olivia sent me to get Scorpius, its urgent.”

She nodded pushing past the two; specifically Jisung. “Ill get him now, wait out here.”

“Be fast. Please!”

I paced up and down the width of the small corridor, Jisung’s face immediately changed realisation dawned over his sharp features and he quickly followed the dark raven female; leaving the blond boy standing a meter away from me.

It felt awkward. I didn’t want to talk to him or even be around him. Though I could feel his penetrating gaze it pervaded my head trying to understand my thoughts, defiling me.

“Stop that.”

“What? Stop what?” he sneered his voice was back to the usual the voice he always had; the softness that was once there when we were at the mansion was nowhere to be found. I guess snakes venom spreads fast, especially of that snake is Rosier.

“Your staring.” I snapped back.

“So now I can’t use my eyes, and who said I take orders from you? Filthy half breed.” His words took me back to the times I’d let myself be lectured and broken down by him.

I wasn’t going to answer but the look of pure aggravation on my face said enough. Watching the now appeared Scorpius drag me off was enough to let it slide, lyra was more important anyways.

“You can tell me what happened later and why I’m desperately needed when Lyra’s the one in trouble but now we need to get to her as fast as possible.”

After pulling Scorpius on a wild goose chase to the library then noticing Olivia took Lyra to the lunch table on the outside of the castle gates and into the gardens past the wooden bridge. I had finally made it completely emphysematous.

“What is it, what is going on?” the blond boy was extremely confused and shocked. His movements were extremely erratic.

“You’re going to have to sit through this one, Scorpius.” Olivia spoke she was hesitant. Weary to all his reactions.

“Do I go? Or what do I…” after catching enough breath I ask the unanswered question. It seemed like this was a private ordeal, I was unsure of whether it seemed ok for me to be here.

“You’re related to him; he may need some ‘moral support’ through this.” Olivia hissed she was put in an uncomfortable position; I could see it myself. She lifted the lifeless right arm that belonged to lyra.

The cold wind brushing past our stiff bodies allowed me to lean into Scorpius for warmth and comfort. Though I think he was the one who needed comfort now, he looked extremely anxious.

“Do you know what’s happening?” I look into his eyes leaning over his shoulder. Scorpius gleams smiling lightly at my pouted facial expression.

“You look cute.” He mumbles, pulling me down to sit next to him. He sighed, it seemed like he had a rough day today. “To be completely honest, I don’t know what this is about, but I have a bad feeling about this if my predictions are correct.”

The unease was evident in the way he stations himself waiting for Lyra to wake from her deep slumber.

“Why did you ask me to bring him here?” My question was directed to Olivia, but I couldn’t take my eyes of Lyra her tired and overworked emotional toll showing through her face. I was stupid not to notice, the glimmer once in her soft eyes no longer there.

“I should have been there for her like she did for me.” I muttered voice breaking, it sounded weaker than it should have. Watching the ravenclaw witch wake her up from the antidote of the elixir she looked shaken and dissipated.

“Selene, Scorpius?” her voice was barely above a whisper, lyra woke up but she was still in a haze. “I’ll let Lyra explain, just give her time to awaken.” Olivia added letting lyra sit up, I moved to help the brunette witch. My friend, a sister to me.

After giving her a few moments to calm I spoke up nudging her to speak gently. She had energized just enough to talk. But as soon as she looked up and into Scorpius’ eyes the tears started. He was shocked, his lips trembling wanting to say something but unable to speak.

“What’s wrong? What happened?” I was truly disordered, completely flummoxed. The two were reacting lie they had shared some sort information. Everyone was reacting strangely. Even Jade was understanding her eyes flashed when she heard of Lyra being hurt.

“I think I know, but I’m unsure…” Scorpius was as still as a stone sculpture at this moment. “And it’s scaring me.” He breathed looking at her weak shivering fingers before him, they laid on the table as she sobbed, “Is it a possibility that I’m- I mean, that you’re…

Her voice was incredibly shaky, she yearned to hug him but it was difficult... Everything was telling her not to push his limits. 

“I wanted to, -really- I wanted to tell you for so long. But fath-father didn’t let me. He kept me away too. I’m so sorry.”

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I found the password now! Anyways, what I wanted to ask is if the energy of the connection of my friendship with my best friend going downhill? I didn’t know how to word the question so hopefully this made sense. We haven’t had any type of fight or anything but ever since we graduated high school (2 years ago) everything we talk about is just about her. And it’s the same topic and sometimes I just won’t answer her anymore but she’ll spam me with the same topic of conversation. And I have given her advice and try to be there and even told her that she needs to figure out her particular problem but she keeps doing it over and over again. Now, when I do try to text her or something she doesn’t really reply with the same energy as me if that makes sense? Like one word replies and nothing else. Yet when she wants to talk about her issue that is job related (she gets a new job literally every 1-5 months and once she gets it everything about her job she hates) she has all the energy in the world. I do love her since we’ve known each other and have been friends since we were 10 and now we’re both about to be 21; but I’m just tired. It’s to the point where her energy drains me whenever she tries to talk to me and that’s an issue. Sorry this was so long btw, lol that’s how you know it’s been bothering me. Also, cheese! ;) her initials are JR and she’s a cancer (06/22/2000) and mine are VM/Aries (04/17/2000). Thank you so much! 🧀💚

Hello Friend =D

my gods you make me feel so old lmao

My going on 25 here lmao

Honestly,  don't apologize.  I feel like a lot of people go through this when leaving high school.  friends just stop being friends and it's really kind of the time where you question where you belong on this earth, and who you want around you.  it kind of sucks but sometimes we have to grow distant from people we thought we cared about.   I consider myself fortunate.  a lot of my friends that I've had even since middle school have stuck around me through thick and thin -and I've been through hell-  but I understand also the feeling of having to give up a friendship.

before I drew your cards I was shuffling as I was reading the question and info you provided.  and the Fool in reverse came out.  so this tells me that you kind of already know the answer.  but I don't think it's the ending of a friendship so much as it is a beginning of a new journey for you.  if this friendship is made to last,  your friend will come back to you and be excited for you as you continue on down the path you choose.   it's kind of hard these days to talk about things because you know covid and all that jazz.  but you know in your heart,  what's going on.  in the words of the fool in reverse "you are not naive to the situation"

so let's see what's going on ;)

so I pulled the 6 of wands,  the 10 of swords and the 4 of cups.  we got quite the strong overall energy with the Hierophant,  the Fool, and the Lovers.

so there's a change going on between the two of you.  you kind of already stated that fact.  what your relationship is now is failing,  which we can see with the 10 of swords.  there's a failure to communicate, and there's a failure of understanding between the two of you.   but this isn't the worst case scenario.

We got the 6 of wands and the 4 of cups here.  so to me in this context tells me about boredom,  apathy.  neither of you are really caring what happens one day and the next when it comes to the relationship.  Obviously you're tired of what they are giving you and they are probably tired of being bored.   You know what I mean?   I feel like this person doesn't see it the way that you do.    I think that could be the reason why they change jobs so much lol.  they're just finding something to hate the job and so they keep finding it a failure and so it just keeps going over and over again.  but I think your friend is struggling with something.

anyway this is about you lol.

The four of cups also talks about finding your motivation again.  trusting your instincts and finding what propels you forward.  because I can see that she drains you,  and so  I think what this spread is leading to is you stepping away.  You know,  as you get "older" -here comes ole granny tulips lmao -  you kind of begin to realize that everyone has their life and you don't need to stay in contact to keep a friendship.  especially if it feels like you're doing all the work.

So the overall energy.  the Hierophant is about tradition,  and very bluntly,  religion.  I'm not saying you are religious by any means but I think here the best way to handle the situation,  is to do what is normally done.    Whatever you do to solve a situation normally,  do it now.

The Fool and the Lovers tells me that by stepping away and really just focusing on  you,  it's going to help clear the air of whatever is between the two of you.  there's a great chance that you two can come back to each other once you start spending more time on yourself,  and pulling back from the relationship that's draining you.

the lovers card is important here.  it's about unions yea,  but Love is a choice.  Love is something you have to continue to make.  You can love someone at a distance.  and if you choose to do this, I'm seeing the 2 of swords, the ace of wands and the star.  so you'll be forced to make a choice whether you want to go down that road again with your friend,  and whatever you choose is going to start a brand new connection that you have been wishing for or wishiing to return to.

so yea,

I think that's everything. It's okay to let this relationship as it is die.  obviously with the 10 of swords there's feelings of failure, and that's okay.  OH I FORGOT ABOUT THE 6 OF WANDS.

Honey that's victory.  the relationship will work out,  but it's gotta change.  You need to put yourself first and listen to what you are saying.  if you feel drained,  pull away.  if you think you can hang on and confront her about this,  then do so.  the choice is really up to you.  whatever you choose to do,  it's going to turn out well in the end.

okay,

SO THAT is everything lmao. I hope this helps =) if you ever need anything, feel free to let me know =D

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“Hang with Me” (9 of 10)

Book: The Royal Romance (After Book Three)

Pairing: Bastien Lykel x OFC Rinda Parks Word Count: 1,664 Rating: M for Language Author’s Note: Thank you to all the amazing artists whose work got me through a *really* long semester and TRR break. Chapters are named after songs I was listening to at the time because I’m real original like that. This one is “Hang with Me” by Robyn. *Obligatory disclaimer that Pixelberry Studios owns the TRR characters and my pocketbook with those darn diamond scenes. OFC with all of her quirks is all mine. My apologies if Tumblr or I do something stupid when I try to post this. Summary: Bastien learns more about the Kakos dysfunction and the school’s secret passageways from Rinda and they begin to form their working relationship. Oh, and NOW the slow burn is finally getting started! *The “Keep Reading” link should be here!

It was Thursday afternoon and Bastien was in Kakos’ old office, trying to sort through the mess he left behind. There was a knock on the door. It was Rinda. “Mr. Lykel, do you have a few minutes?” Bastien smiled. “Yes, please come in. Sit down.”

Rinda gave a grateful smile. “Thank you. I wanted to touch base with you about coordinating things with the security program. I didn’t know if you wanted the two of us to work together, or if I should just wait for the permanent replacement.” Bastien nodded. “I’m putting together a short list, but I would like your input when I get that far.” “Thank you, I appreciate that. Please let me know when you’d like to meet. Oh, and before I forget . . .” Bastien looked up as she handed him a piece of paper. “If you have Kakos’ laptop, these might be the usernames and passwords to access the laptop and his email.” Bastien looked at her in shock. “He gave this to you?” Rinda gave him an even stare. “No. He left his laptop lying around with the internet tab minimized. He wasn’t logged out of his work email, so I went in and updated his password and added a protection lock on the laptop. He would have gotten an email notification that his password was changed, and it was my hope that he would make note of the security breach and make the necessary changes. As for getting locked out of his laptop, well, I hadn’t figured that part out yet.” Bastien continued to stare at her in disbelief, and she misread his reaction. “Please understand. I had to do a lot of passive aggressive things just to ensure a basic level of security and there was no one I could speak to about this. I promise I won’t do that to you or the new security officer because first, I know I won’t have to. And second, because I know there’s no way I would get away with it.” Rinda chuckled. “Trust me, I’m too terrified to even think of what you’d do to me if I was stupid enough to try something. There were a lot of things I kept from you because I thought you were only here for a few days and it wasn’t your problem to deal with. Now that it’s more permanent, well, there’s some other things I need to fill you in on when you have time.” Bastien leaned back in his chair, silently staring at her. “I know you’re busy so I’ll let myself out. I’ll be in room 137, Laura’s room, if you need me for anything during the day.”

. . . . .

Bastien and Rinda met the next morning to start going through things.

“Rinda, those passageways you used during training. Does everyone know about them?” Rinda shook her head. “I don’t think so. They’re pretty musty, and some didn’t seem safe to use, even in an emergency. But there should also be some outside tunnels in the area that I haven’t looked for yet. I’m sure all the local kids know and have been using them for years. I was planning on asking them when the school year started once they got to know me better.” Bastien nodded. “How did you know about the passageways, then?” “Oh, I asked for a building plan to be sent over before I came here. Plus I did research on the area, and there was some cool historical information about escape routes for royalty during times of war and tunnels created by the locals who smuggled goods into Cordonia back in the day. Well, I’m kind of a history geek, and who wouldn’t be excited about secret tunnels and escape routes, right? So when I got here I went to the Valtoria Library to get more information, and then I was told the Cordonian Royal Library Collection also had information. I have carte blanche to library stuff because of the exchange program and I’ve had archival training . . . sorry, rambling. Long story short, I found enough info that I was able to piece together a basic map of passageways in the building and possible tunnel entrances nearby. I started exploring the passageways when I got here, trying to get a better idea of everything. I highlighted the stuff I was able to explore within the school building this past week—it wasn’t much—and I gave it to Kakos so we could consider them as escape routes. I assume he gave you the copy to help with your security preparations?” Bastien didn’t respond. Shit. I should have listened to my gut and given the copy directly to Bastien. “Bastien, I’m sorry. Kakos has the only hardcopy and I didn’t make an electronic version. I wasn’t sure about security protocol. But I’d be happy to make a new one for you.” Bastien shook his head. “Hopefully that won’t be necessary. I’ll talk to Kakos tonight and ensure that he hands over the copy. So, how long did it take you to do this?” Rinda shrugged. “I did a little here and there, and I knew the bulk of it I’d work on when I could actually get into the passageways and tunnels to map it out. Really, it was fun. Like solving a mystery.” Bastien nodded. He was used to doing research for his job, but not this. The type of research Rinda completed in such a short amount of time? He was impressed.

“You know Bastien, this room is one of the main access points to the passageway. I’m assuming the entryway is behind the bookshelf. It didn’t seem like Kakos tried getting into the passageways from here, but that was something that terrified me. That he would have so much access from his office. It makes sense from a security perspective, but only when we can trust the person in charge.” Rinda trailed off. “Mr. Lykel? Bastien? I don’t know what happened yesterday, but I’m so glad that you’re going to be a part of this transition.” Bastien nodded in agreement. Now that he was learning the full extend of the dysfunction, he was relieved Kakos was let go. With the King and Queen coming in October . . . Rinda already did more than she knew to make his job easier. Rinda suddenly looked up at Bastien, a hopeful gleam in her eye, but then suddenly looked down and bit her bottom lip uncertainly. “You would need to keep exploring those school passageways and area tunnels as part of your security preparation, right? I understand if you don’t want me poking around in them anymore, but if I can tag along I’d really appreciate it.” He glanced at Rinda. Her normally hazel eyes were turning green, her obvious tell when she was excited about something. He gave her a mischievous grin, thinking about the work she put into the map, her excitement about Jules Verne novels, and how she instinctively knew the local children would know about the tunnels and play in them. She was loving this. “Yes,” Bastien began slowly, “but without that map I wouldn’t even know where to begin. Hmm.” It sounded more like a seductive purr as Bastien continued, teasing out his next sentences, not breaking eye contact with Rinda.  “It would help if I had someone with me who was already familiar with the area. Someone who could take charge . . .” Rinda’s pursed her lips, trying to give Bastien a disapproving glare, but she couldn’t pull it off. Instead, she gave an exaggerated sigh. “Well, I did already start exploring the school passageways, and I have to admit I was planning on exploring the tunnels on my own if Kakos didn’t join me. I guess you could join me. I mean, Professor Lindenbrock really did need Hans to save him all the time. Bastien chuckled at the Jules Verne reference. She remembered . . . Rinda stood up. “Just let me grab a couple things first, okay?” She was so excited, and he couldn’t stop himself. Bastien looked up at her, feigning confusion. “Why?” “Why? So we can start exploring the school passageways. I can help you move the bookcase. Then we can figure out another time to find the entrances to the outside tunnels.” “Now? What made you think I wanted to do anything right now?” Bastien’s face was a blank slate, mustering his years of training to keep his lips from twitching. “All right. So when should we go?” “Let me check my schedule and get back to you, okay? I can’t just drop what I’m working on to go exploring.” Rinda blushed, embarrassed that she had been so presumptuous. “Of course. I’m sorry that I . . .” Bastien cut her off. “Mrs. Parks, would you prefer that I invite Kakos to go with you? I am really busy and don’t know if I’ll have time this week . . .” Rinda grinned, suddenly realizing that he was messing with her. “Well, you said you were going to see if he has the map, so then I guess you don’t need me. I hope the two of you have fun together.” Shit. He didn’t like how quickly she was gaining the upper hand. Rinda tried to appear calm as she walked out of his office, but she began laughing too hard to be convincing. “Okay, seriously. The two of us will do this, right?” “Yes, Rinda. I promise we’ll do it. You just need to be patient.”

Rinda’s eyes widened in disbelief and then she threw back her head and laughed. “Damn, Bastien. That was amazing.” She suddenly turned to him with a mock seriousness in her eyes, her voice deepening.  “I mean, it will be amazing.” Then she walked out of his office, leaving a blushing Bastien with a shocked look on his face as he realized what just happened.

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Sep 04,2019 • Filed to: Streaming Music Services & Sites Tips • Proven solutions

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Do you want to know what is Deezer and How Does Deezer work?

Deezer.com is an online music streaming website created in Paris, France. It has over 40 million soundtracks that it owns officially from various artists around the globe. It is one of the few sites that maintains a clean record and regularly pays to the original artists through advertisement revenue.

According to their records of 2013, they had over 30,000 radio channels. Followers are said to be an approx. Spotify apple music deezer. of 25 million as of last year and over 8 million paid subscribers. It is widespread and easily available across all platforms such as Android, iOS, Web, Windows Phone etc.

This is a short video on how to use Deezer for you I device.Sorry for camera quality, was filmed from my iPad. Step 1: Download the Deezer IPA file onto your computer. Step 2: Download Cydia Impactor from here. Step 3: Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. Step 4: Open Cydia Impactor. Step 5: Drag and drop the IPA file downloaded in Step 1 onto Cydia Impactor Step 6: Cydia Impactor will ask for your Apple ID and password, which is verified with Apple only and is used to sign the IPA.

My music setting is the iPhone 8 and Sony wh-1000xm4. I need to better understand the sound quality that comes from the iPhone to my wireless bluetooth headphones. I learned that no matter the source, the iPhone only plays music in AAC. So if I use Deezer HiFi and stream HiFi (Flac) from it, on the.

If you want to get premium features of the Deezer app for free, then Download Deezer For iOS 14/13+/12+/11+/10+/9+/8+/7+ on iPhone, iPad which is a Tweaked and Modified version of Deezer.

You can easily use Deezer on your Mac by downloading the app and then enjoy instant access to your favorite music. You can also download the Deezer app on Windows 8 and Windows 10 and gather all of your music in one place.

The benefits of using Deezer over your average Online Music streamer are many. The search is simplified and helps you create the ultimate music library you have desired for years. The results are filtered under the labels of ‘Artists’ ‘Albums’ and ‘Genres’. If you’re in the mood to explore the artist and his whole collection, just click on his/her name and get their full discography in your hands. Hear the latest from your favorite artists and let Deezer pour in recommendations which never fail to amaze as they are always fitting to your taste. There is also a separate folder for all the music you have ever searched, a feature so unique and handy it hardly escapes the notice of the users. Deezer Mac imports all of your iTunes music in a flash in order for you to have all of your music at one place. Feel like a song’s lyrics are touching your soul? With Deezer you can access the lyrics of the song without having the hassle to search for the lyrics!

As soon as you sign up and give them a taste of what you listen to, they provide you with ‘FLOW’ which is the collection of music from your favorite artists, once you click on Play all of your favorite music starts flowing in. In the start around 2006, Deezer was available only in France, Belgium and the United Kingdom. As time progressed they announced their plans to expand globally, they established themselves as the premium and first choice of users in Europe first and then further went to the United States. It is now available in countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand along with 35 Latin Countries with the exception of Brazil and Venezuela. On the Asian side of the globe it is available in Pakistan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Deezer is now available across a staggering 160 countries worldwide and serves across multiple platforms.

Part 2. How does Deezer Function?

Deezer is perhaps the simplest online music streaming service you’ll ever have. Whenever you sign up it asks you to list down your favorite genres and your favorite artists. As soon as you do that it hooks you up with new ‘Flow’ feature they introduced back in 2012, what Flow does is incredible to say the least! It fuses all of your music in one place, once you allow Deezer to access your old albums and it constructs a playlist that includes songs with respect to your previous music albums and allows you to further expand your Music Library. It provides you with four subscription plans namely Discovery, Premium+ and Family.

Discovery comes free and is made for most of the users online, this version is ad-supported and the quality isn’t the best available. There is no offline mode and neither does it support TV, Hifi, or Google Chromecast. Premium+ is available for 9.99$ per month and includes support for Car, TV, Hifi and Google Chromecast. Family Subscription pack is available it 14.99$ per month and gives you at least 6 accounts to use plus it contains all of the features mentioned earlier. The MP3 Quality available on Family and Premium+ is 320kbit/s.

Part 3. Problems you might face while using Deezer

Although the engineers working behind the scenes have put in all the work to in order to ensure that customers do not face any sort of problem, some malfunctions might still occur and for them the Deezer Technical Support system has tried to help its users. For Example, if the Deezer Website stops responding or the music does not play properly try updating your browser and check your flash player.

In other ways you can clear your cache or even try using a different browser. If the problems are still, there change the computer you’re currently using and access Deezer from another source. This issue is common with iOS users where all of their songs disappeared; it mainly happened because of the major update that the operating systems went through.

Some users chose to perform a clean install. In order to download your tracks again, navigate the desired album/playlist or track and toggle the Download button so the color turns green, indicating it's enabled. Sometimes users from different countries might not have access to other songs this is mainly because of them being free users and the artists might not have the license of that particular region.

A Premium+ subscriber should be able to access their Deezer account from any country they choose. There will be slight variations on the catalogue available to you when you are abroad as the licensing agreements vary from territory to territory. There have been complaints that some songs only play for about 30 seconds, if you are using Fidelio AW2000 and having premium version of Deezer then sometimes the user is facing problem of playing songs for less time. There can be a possible reason of this problem is your speaker. To solve the problem of speaker you can reset your speaker by going in setting via airstudio app and then you can try again. You might be facing this problem because your Deezer account may have expired. If you’re facing difficulty in the Deezer app via your phone try reinstalling the app and the problems will disappear hopefully.

Part 4. Download Deezer Music by Free Third-Party Software-iMusic

iMusic is an all-in-one music manager tool, facilitating you to download music and playlists from over 3000 sites, transfer music among iPhone, iPad, iPod, iTunes and Android phones, record any audio you’re playing, clean up and fix iTunes Library (delete duplicate and broken tracks, get cover and tags, fix ID3 tag, etc). iMusic is a must-have music downloader and manager pro for music lovers to discover and download music, or backup and rebuild iTunes Library even from a Windows PC. iMusic has separate versions for both Windows PC and Mac, which is fully compatible with the latest Windows 10 and macOS 10.13 High Sierra.

iMusic - Download Deezer Music Free and Easily

Download music from more than 3000 music sites such as YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Vevo, Hulu, Spotify, and much more through copying and pasting the URLs.

Transfer music between a computer, iPhone, iTunes Library, iPad, iPod and Android phones making it easy to share songs.

Record music from radio stations and streaming sites and gets the identification of the songs including the title, album artist, and genre.

It acts as a management toolbox that lets you manage iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones iTunes Library through options like backup iTunes, recover iTunes Library, fix iTunes music tags and covers as well as remove music DRM protection.

Batch download of files is supported where you can download up to 100 songs at the same time.

1 click to transfer downloaded music and playlist to USB drive to enjoy in car.

Ability to burn downloaded songs and playlists to CDs easily.

Guide to Download Deezer Music by iMusic

Step 1: Download and install iMusic on your computer. Launch it and click the 'GET MUSIC' menu on the top of the software. Next, click the 'RECORD' button.

Step 2: Go to Deezer website, choose one song you liked, then play it .

Step 3: Click the 'Record' button and prepare to record the song you’re going to play. iMusic will detect the song and record it. During the process, the cover and artist for a record song will be added to the song automatically, making it quite easy for you to identify the songs in iTunes Library.

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Step 4: Once completed the record process, the recorded songs will be automatically added to your iTunes Library automatically. You could check the recorded songs in iTunes library.

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Deezer, one of the leading online music service providers, is offering the listening capability to millions of users across the globe through its online and Android/iPhone app services. With the service available over the smartphone for both Android and iOS users, it is stated to reach out to far more users within a short period. Let us have a look at the major benefits that a user would receive by installing the Deezer app on their Android or iOS device.

The premium version offered by Deezer allows the user to synchronize their collection from different devices, and further upload MP3s from a local computer to maintain “everything” on a single platform.

The elite customers gain additional feature to listen to their collection in Hi-def audio and pass them to Sonos device. (Note: Please check the compatibility of the Sonos device with Deezer before operating or opting for Elite version)

It has the second largest collection of songs with over 30 million songs.

It offers the quality in various outputs based on the subscription opted by the user.

Deezer also offers files in FLAC extension to ensure that listeners receive the delight of listening to exceptional sound with no deletion of information to miniature the file size like that of an MP3.

The songs collection spreads out through different categories, and users can search using an artist’s name, genre, year, or playlist.

Is Deezer free on iPhone?

The Deezer app for iOS or iPhone is a free-to-use application and does not require a payment like other online streaming apps. However, people who wish to listen to high-quality audio and save/download their collection will have to opt for a premium version that is available through in-app purchase.

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The Deezer app for iPhone is a perfect way to outcast the traditional iTunes offered by Apple. It gives a personalized experience to the user, and the chance to change to according to the need and location. The important features are:

Flow: The Flow feature learns the pattern of the listener and understands the preference. It then collects the songs or playlists accordingly and suggests them for listening.

On-screen Lyrics: Search for the song, album, or song and play it back with lyrics displayed on the screen. You can easily pick up the lines and sing along with your friends or find yourself singing in peace.

Channels: It gives the power to hold live streaming stations, podcasts, and playlists in a single place. It is another region where you will come across other playlists curated by other editors.

Deezer Premium: Deezer is offering the premium version on a trial basis for 30-days. Explore the features and services provided to have a glimpse at the VIP experience. Additionally, listen to the collection of songs in Hi-Def audio and pass them to Sonos device (if you own one) for a greater listening experience.

Deezer on Android Device

Deezer is available for Android devices, and the minimum requirement is Android 1.6 OS. With the app, users can personalize the way they listen to music and gain access to over 30 million songs offered by Deezer. Those who are using Android can visit the Google Play Store and download the application. Opting for a free user would entitle the listener to hear to low-quality audio and with limitations spread across the layout. Premium version invites them to a different arena, by offering the collection in varying quality of sound and with no limitations.

How to listen to Deezer without downloading the application

Even without the Deezer application, both Android and iOS users have the chance to hear to music from Deezer using iMusic. The application helps in downloading songs from Deezer, which they can transfer to their preferred device in a few simple steps. With limitations imposed by Deezer for free users, choosing iSkysoft is the best solution. The reason behind the use of the software is due to its flexibility and stability. The important features are:

Discover – search for any song or artist using the built-in music library and download the song freely to a computer/Mac and move it to a device

Download – download any song from over 3,000 websites over the internet including YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, Dailymotion, and other online streaming portals. One can download audio from a video and save it as MP3 without losing the original quality.

Record – record an online streaming audio to MP3, save it, and export to an external device

Transfer – you can quickly transfer the downloaded songs from Deezer to Android/iOS devices without the need for iTunes or any other third-party application. You can even transfer songs between Android and iPhone directly.

Fix – check for mislabeled songs, missing album art, and other information and fix the same using a single click.

Rebuild – Backup library and move it to a new system.

Step-by-step guide for how to record Deezer using iMusic and transfer the recorded music to iPhone/Android phones

Step 1: Blues brothers bartender. Install iMusic trial variant after downloading it from the iSkysoft website. Start the program, and choose “Get Music” option. Click the “Record” feature.

Step 2: Press the record button symbol to prepare the program to record a song. Open Deezer website, search for a song/playlist/album, and begin playing the same. iMusic will recognize it automatically and start recording the song in original quality. At the same time, the program will search for iD3 tags and add the same to the song.

Step 3: Connect iPhone to your computer. You will observe this in the main window as follows. Click “Trust This Computer” on iPhone. (For Android phones, you have to enable “USB Debugging” in the settings.)

Iphone Deezer Premium Free

Iphone Deezer Cache Leeren

Step 4: Click “Device,” and press the “+” icon at top right corner. You can browse to the folder containing the recorded songs from Deezer and add them to iPhone directly.

[cayothecomputerguy]

Introduction

     i’m still very new to this whole blogging thing, so a good place to start seems to be just explaining who I am and the purposes of this page. 

Who am I?

     My name is Cody Woodson, i’m a seventeen year old boy who loves computers. All inclusive, I love electronics, hardware,software, it’s all amazing to me. I’m from the middle of no where, so it’s kinda hard to learn more about them. My high school doesn’t offer many classes, there aren’t any places to intern around me, and my family has no interest so I’ve turned to non traditional ways of learning. 

What do I Know?

     Basically all of what I know is from the internet. A few years ago, this passion of mine started with a simple search of “how to build a PC”. While the internet is a great way to learn, I had to go out of my way to find the solutions to specific problems that I've encountered, or watch very generalized videos. I have watched countless hours of informative videos, but my information is still spotty. Need to change the CPU in a laptop? I could do that in 20 minutes. But I couldn’t tell you what DVI stands for, or how to reset BIOS. This is a flaw of online learning, since there was no structure to my education I don’t have a blanketed knowledge of computers in general, it’s more all over the place. I've been working on this, however I still run into simple terms or bits of information that just blow me away. Aside from my spotty internet knowledge, I’ve also taken a class in electronics and am currently enrolled in a java based programming class (also online).

What Have I Done?

     In 8th grade, I had to change the hard drive in my Play Station 3 because it was full. I ordered a new one, and when it came in I watched a video on how to replace and reformat a PS3 hard drive. I was really proud of myself when I was finished, and found working on electronics like that both enjoyable and interesting, so when I was a freshman I took electronics one. I learned a lot about circuits and such from this class, but I don’t remember a lot from it today. Sophomore year I decided to build a computer, and learned how to in the fall semester. Spring semester of sophomore year I didn’t learn too much more, I just dealt with some issues that the computer I built was having (mostly WiFi). When junior year started, I really began to realize just how much of a passion I had for computers.I would watch hours of videos of people building, repairing, and talking about new hardware. I learned a lot, mostly about desktops instead of laptops.Spring semester of junior year was a huge learning experience for me. I repaired a windows 98 machine, a desktop that is older than me. This is still sitting in my room, working but useless. My school gave me a laptop that they thought was shot, and I got it working again (free laptop) and i built my second desktop, this time for a someone else. I also began learning HTML, but I stopped after a while because I didn’t have much interest. The summer following my junior year I didn’t do too much, I just helped an old lady get into a computer she forgot the password to, and cleared the bloatware off another of her computers. Senior year, so far I've been so caught up with school and college apps that I haven’t had much time to do a whole lot more. I’ve been learning java through a class and i’m really enjoying that. My graphics card in my desktop is dying, so i’ll have to deal with that soon. That basically wraps up everything I've done, in a non in depth, paraphrased way.

where do I want to take it?

     Well. i’m still young so my plan for now is to just kinda roll with the flow of things and see what happens. But my rough plans are to keep learning about programming and repairing/building, however I want to focus more on programming. I feel like the hardware aspect of computers will only take me so far, and that hardware engineering isn’t something that I’d enjoy doing in the long run. For me, building and repairing is more of a hobby and a skill than a career choice. On the flip side, I feel like programming is something that I can see myself doing for the rest of my life, it’s almost like my calling. Programming is so much more than just knowing a language, it’s about using the tools of that language to solve complex problems. That’s what programming is. Thinking logically to solve problems, which I love doing. Hopefully i’ll be lucky enough to intern somewhere this summer, and when I get to college I intend on studying both at first, then settling down on one (most likely comp sci). We’ll see what happens though, all I know is that i’m hungry to learn.

Purpose of this Blog?

     I intend to use this blog to share things that I find cool, things that I do (relating to my passion, of course), opinions on tech news, new things I learn, and just whatever is on my mind about what’s going on. Hope you enjoy, and feel free to ask me about anything!

#java programming #nerdlife #nerd #programming #buildapc #compsci

[thebadtimewolf]

@legendsofwholock replied to your post “so anyway…[[MOR] for anyone that has or currently owns a paypal...”

Okay I had this exact problem a couple weeks ago and I cannot remember how I solved it because there was a whole thing where they could send you a temporary password to your phone (except I’d changed my phone number so it didn’t end well) but anyway hopefully you should be able to get a text with a new password unless you’ve changed your number

‘i’d change my phone number so it didn’t end well’

listen LISTEN 

I CHANGED PHONE NUMBERS BUT IT’S NOT THERE and whatever phone number i had i can’t remember it 

i - i - *screams into the paypal void*

#legendsofwholock #bw: out of ethos

[z5061241]

Community and Professionalism

Throughout the duration of this course, I have collaborated with other students, I’ve helped them and they have helped me. Altogether, we have established a professional ethos which benefits all. Contributing to the course environment 

I have provided helpful pointers online and tried to get lecture content clarified early in the week.

I have publicly posted all my lecture notes, revision guide and case study reflections (all lectures + tutorials, midterm revision) so that all people can benefit from this. Hopefully, this can act as a supplementary source of information against the course textbook.

I have participated in every class tutorial (without missing any) and have been a key member in each team. Not only have I given ideas (Houdini, Stargate) that were sound, but also facilitated teamwork within the team.

Teamwork

I’m lucky that I have some friends in this course, most of my friends have graduated. As a result, we often sit together in the lectures and do work together. 

Before the midterm paper, Neil and I used to try and crack as many crypto puzzles as we could before the lecture begins 

Vaish and I are in the same class! This makes things super easy. In the past, she has helped me get clear on a few things from the lecture, and I’ve helped her with some challenging homework questions like the HASH + MAC and OTP. 

I’ve always been an active member of the class, it's just the best way for me to learn. One case study that I particularly enjoyed being a part of was the Privacy Debate. Although I didn’t talk too much, that’s because while the opposition’s speaker was raising their case, I was cross-checking my notes for figures and writing rebuttals for my team to use. 

Before the midterm, I set up a google doc with Vaish in order for us to revise together and consolidate notes. 

Communication and Feedback

I demonstrated effective communication by clearly and concisely explaining to Vaish how to solve the lengthy OTP homework problem.   

I created a video presentation of my something awesome project just in case of an emergency. This required me to summarise my presentation into 2 mins

During the Houdini case study, my team liked my proposed solution however it was complicated to explain - especially to the whole class. Thus I broke it up into pieces and was able to explain the whole concept clearly. 

Responsible Data Handling

Since my something awesome project was on OSINT. Naturally, Andrew and I had an agreement that any information found that was confidential and private would only be put on the private blog.  

In the end, I did find data that was private and confidential about another target. I wrote about it in the password-protected private blog with all identifiable information redacted. (Link - password protected)

Vaish accidentally sent me a message with her phone, although instead of the message being the URL to her private blog, it was the password. I blogged about this in private blog but also recommended that she change her passwords. (Link - password protected)

I found a physical security flaw on campus, in my private blog I redacted the names of the buildings. I kept a photo as proof of the issue otherwise I wouldn’t even take a photo. (Link - password protected)

[nae-maeum]

frayderike replied to your post:“Criminal Minds…so…just finished the much anticipated and eagerly...”

About Kang Ki Hyung: He was playing hide & seek or something like that with his son and he reproduced tick tack noises as to symbolize time running out. Maybe that triggered him and he immediately thought of running out of time to stop the bomb (usually a bombs are associated with "ticking"). It was not well executed/editet though, they could have merged the scenes with the help of the ticking sound and the bomb timer instead of jumping to the explosion scene right away. You're complaining about the lack of Nana in the first episode but just for comparision, Garcier had even less screen time in the first CM episode (I think she just had one scene). I'm not sure about the part "But this doesn’t look like the room of a murderer" / "It looks like my cousin's room". In the US CM episode 1, they're actually saying something similar along the lines that it's a boy's room and not a man's to illustrate that something is strange. The lines in US CM were clearly better chosen but I'm not sure if the Korean writers just messed up a bit or if it was a translation mistake (I don't speak Korean). Btw, Reid is profiling with the help of a Go board in episode 1 as well. Lee Han comes to the exact same conclusion as Reid. So if you're complaining about that in the SK version, you have to complain about it in the US version as well. I agree, though, that the guy acting as Lee Han isn't doing his job very well. Maybe that's why everything he says seems so... off. Same with the password. Some police officers fuck up the computer in the US version too. Garicier can't help and is saying that one would have to look into the suspect's mind to figure out the password. The part of how they figured out the actual password (insomania and later the correct pw being the cat's name) was not well thought and conveyed. The US version did better. But the SK version has to get adjusted to SK and I just guess a lot of viewers don't know Metallica Them and one of their LP/song was used as reference to get to know the password in the US version. Maybe that's why the SK writers hesitated to just make an exact copy of that scene. Sorry for spamming like this lol So, in conclusion, I think the main problem of the show is that they're trying to stretch a 40 minute episode into two 1 hour episodes. They not only have to stretch the plot and add new scenes for that, they have to adjust the original plot along the way to not confuse SK viewers who are obviously not US viewers, there will be e.g. cultual differences that the writers have to keep in mind. They don't seem to have well thought-out adjustments, though. Some of them don't add up or seem a bit strange. But a lot of the complaints you have about scenes and lines are actually just copied from the US version. And I think the show just needs time to show more of the characters and the team. Maybe we'll get better team dynamics as the show is progressing :)

So full disclosure, I honestly cannot remember if I’ve seen the first episode of the American version and I haven’t seen the second of this; from what you’ve mentioned I guess the second episode answers most of the questions and does a better job at explaining? I’ll probably watch later today and hopefully it’ll change my opinion of the drama. But thank you for the comparison! It doesn’t make me like it any better because now that I know they’re basically copying it down to a t, it still makes me wonder how they could so epically mess this up....

With regard to Ki Hyung, that’s what my sister and I thought, but for the life of us we couldn’t figure out what had triggered him; the tick tacking wasn’t really obvious. It would have been far better had they done what you suggested; both in terms of clarity and, well...dramatic effect.

Again, can barely remember the first episode, but like I could justify Garcia getting less air-time in the American because we knew it’d be a seasonal drama so her introduction to the plot could take it’s time, but this is only 20 episodes >_>... I guess in trying to reproduce the original, the writers seem to be forgetting about the constraints placed on them for their version...

The lines...were not translated wrongly to my belief, Min Young probably said it was like her younger cousin’s room, but I mean she’s not young herself, so just saying it was a dongsaeng doesn’t really impart much information. That scene should have been done way better if that’s what they were trying to get at; I mean I noticed the little figurines that he had on the shelf in front of his computer, but like, I have a shelf full of stuffed animals and figurines so that doesn’t really signify much. I wish now that they’d done a pano of the room before showing the unsub on his computer; that would have helped to show the childishness of his room I suppose because I actually didn’t see anything in that room that would prompt such a remark.

And omg by no means am I saying you can’t analyze someone from a chess board, baduk board, etc., because your technique and your maneuvers that you employ in any strategic game can really give insight about you as a character. It just struck me as odd after the kinda very stupid (delivery wise) remark that Lee Han had made before. The portrayal of Lee Han really is very lacking; the actor is far too stiff (it’s so obvious he’s trying to maintain that aloofness of Reid, but in that trying too hard manner) and his delivery of his lines leaves much to be desired.

With the password, oh my god I can’t even begin to talk about the stupidity they portray in American crime shows sometime; the CSI messing up I would understand, Min Young on the other hand telling them to go ahead with the sticky note password I can’t...as a profiler, it should have alerted her that something was fishy about that and that, well, the unsub, up till this point, is far too sophisticated for it to be that simple. Again, need to see the second episode and I definitely knew it was a lead in for some “profiling” action, it was just too sloppy for me to be understanding about it though...

Also, I see a lot of people trying to forgive the faults of this drama by saying it needs to adapt to Korean culture, but up to this point I honestly don’t see what adapting needs to be done. With regards to culture, I feel that would come into play more when talking about dynamics, within the team and within unsubs (for example, it makes perfect sense that the bomb squad pressed pass because the uniformed guy seemed to be the higher up), and in terms of motives and symbolism. Also, like you mentioned, pop culture, so adapting pop culture references in the American to references Koreans will understand; but overall, I didn’t see any disjoint between what Korean culture is and what was depicted. 

I kind of also wish they would follow the one episode one crime format because a lot of the cases in the original as well don’t have the level of complexity and suspense required for a two-part story-line; this case especially, I think I’d have had a better impression had they just solved it within the hour. 

 I liked the addition of Ki Hyung’s family, the introduction to that serial killer who went off the grid, but I feel like they didn’t have an effective introduction to these plot points. Each were, what, max 2/3 minutes? If they’d wanted to stretch it into 2 episodes this first case, I feel they could have definitely spent more time to develop these arcs a bit better; especially with the serial killer because the details of his case were too brief, obviously they’ll explain more in the future, but the suspense for his re-introduction could have definitely been amplified a bit more. 

That was a long reply, but honestly thank you for the explanation! Makes me actually want to continue rather than grudgingly doing so and I hope, hope, hope it becomes better! I just hope they fix their chronological issues and plot lines to make it less confusing; the jumping around and mismatch in the first episode was really overwhelming and I could feel my mind breaking down trying to figure out correlations and connections to what they were saying/showing on screen.Sometimes dramas get off to a slow/iffy start and I guess Criminal Minds, unfortunately, falls into that category. 

Seriously though, thank you, cleared up so much...

#frayderike #the awkwardness of the team and of the depiction of the characters definitely definitely need much improving... #but im willing to forgive and forget if they fix the plot; the american characters are too dear to me and replicating them is a mean feat #but honestly thank you!!!the first episode makes more sense to me now... #tvn criminal minds #replies

[amyddaniels]

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Yoga Online: 10 Digital Platforms You Should Consider Right Now, Plus Pro Audio, Lighting, and Camera Tips

Keep calm, troubleshoot tech, and teach on: Here's what yoga teachers are leaning on for their classes, trainings, online courses, and community conversations, so you can build something that lasts beyond the pandemic.

As studios and retreat centers shuttered their doors in response to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, studio owners and yoga teachers had some choices: They could completely cancel their classes, workshops, and trainings... or they could get creative with their wifi and webcams. Many landed on the latter, and it's resulting in a defining shift in the business and teaching of yoga. 

So, how exactly are high-profile teachers making it happen? YJ spoke to ten folks, including Carrie Owerko, Jillian Pransky, and Tracee Stanley, to find out which online platforms they're leaning on and why, so you can get a snapshot of what's out there, along with some takeaways from their trial runs. Yes, in the last few months, you've probably already been on a class or call via Zoom, which is on the list below, but teachers who are using it on the regular and have discovered, even created, new platforms have some tips and tricks to share. We're confident that, from their great experimentations, you'll pick up a new idea, process, or perspective.

See also Tools for Teachers

And don't feel like you have to rush to do it all. "Identifying short- and long-terms goals will be extremely helpful, because that will factor into why you choose a platform," says Owerko, who recently launched The Playground, a subscription and live stream service. "Are you looking for a quick short-term fix while you're unable to teach in-person classes, or are you wanting to create something that will be around long after COVID-19 has passed?"

Finally, words of wisdom: Perfection is relative, and students are forgiving. "Building the plane as you're flying it" is a common phrase in these times—and it's assuring because teachers who seem to have it under control are in reality courageously figuring it out as they go. In a way, it's been a practice of yoga—the yama aparigraha, or letting go, comes to mind—to embrace new technology and everything that comes along with it. Every single teacher warned us of the inevitable tech hiccups, so there you have it: Even if you've been doing this awhile, expect out-of-the-blue mic mishaps and sluggish connections. Keep calm, troubleshoot, and teach on.

See also Struggling With Self-Promotion? How One Yoga Teacher Learned to Unleash Her Voice with Authenticity and Ease

To Stream Studio Classes... 

Try: Zoom + Mindbody

Who’s using it: Sarah Platt-Finger, co-founder of ISHTA Yoga in New York City

Sarah Platt-Finger, co-founder of Ishta Yoga in New York City, recommends that studios that wish to offer classes online incorporate Zoom into their MindBody account, to keep a sense of community intact.

How does it work?

“Students pre-register for class on the MindBody link on our website. We create a Zoom meeting for each class, and about 30 minutes prior to the class start time, we send a link for them to join the ‘meeting,’ including the props that they will need. The host opens up the space about 15 minutes before the class begins, so our students can turn on their webcams, see each other, and enjoy some community space.”

What are the upsides?

“The students can communicate with one another and with the teacher both before and after classes, so it creates a community feel—even though we are not physically in the same space. I love to be able to see the students' names, even if their cameras are off, so I can say hi.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“Like any digital offering, there will always be technical issues. We highly recommend having at least one administrator to ‘host’ the session and answer any technical questions that come up for students along the way. It is very hard for the teacher to teach and tend to the tech side of it at the same time."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Zoom recommends having at least 2 hosts for groups of over 20, so you might want to consider that if you have a large class.”

Hot tip:

“You will not be able to use music by just playing it on your computer, because the sound gets muffled, and it will compete with your words. Instead, in advance, send a link to the playlist you’d like students to use.”

Pricing: 

Zoom starts at $14.99 per month per host for up to 100 participants. Add-ons include additional storage space for recordings and additional hosts. Learn more here. 

MindBody starts at $129 per month. Learn more here.

Try: Fiteo

Who’s using it: Alia Sebben, founder of Amana Yoga in Boulder, Colorado, and co-founder of Fiteo

Alia Sebben, founder of Amana Yoga in Boulder, Colorado, co-founded Fiteo to help boutique studios create premium digital classes

Why did you decide to build this? What problem did it solve?

When COVID hit and we closed our doors in early March, I knew we had to continue serving our community and preserve the business I've worked to build over the last six years. The Amana teachers and I started filming content as soon as we closed our doors March 12, and when I began researching how to give access to the content, I realized the options were very limited. You can put up free content on YouTube, but you're only granted a paywall option after 10,000 followers. Everyone was and is using Zoom for live classes, but the quality just isn't what we were hoping for. We realized that most boutique studios wouldn't have the capital to activate a quality live streaming component as well as have the team in place to get a solid library of on-demand classes up for their community. So we transitioned Amana Online, the name we gave our virtual yoga studio, to a shared platform called Fiteo. We have studios in Singapore, a leading US CrossFit Gym: CrossFit Roots, Yoga Pearl in Portland and many more signing on. I like to think of Fiteo as a virtual class pass, but where the studios see the lion share of the revenue.

How does it work?

Any gym or studio can contact us at join.getfiteo.com and fill out a questionnaire. We share best practices for filming content and help you set up your live streaming offering. Once you've filmed content, you send it our way and we brand your videos and get them up on your studio's page on the Fiteo site. We also help you set up a schedule for your live stream offerings and offer tech support along the way. You charge your community whatever membership fee you'd like, and you provide Fiteo with a list of folks you'd like to have authenticated onto the site. We just ask for $7/subscriber. No additional fees.

What are the upsides?

A quality online offering that combines both live streaming and on-demand content that is easily accessible for your members. All of your live stream classes can be recorded and they are incredibly high quality (especially compared to Zoom). You members just need to log in and hit play. They don't have to worry about different invites for each class, passwords, and more. Your members also get an added benefit of experiencing amazing studios throughout the country, and have access to a variety of workouts. This is a long-term solution to the hopefully short-term problem of COVID. Plus, it can be a passive revenue stream when you re-open.

What should teachers keep in mind?

To remain in an abundant mindset and think about the long game. We've all been navigating a ton of change, and moving online sometimes feels like a hefty feat. Thanks to Fiteo, you can bypass all of my trials and errors and benefit from our experience and team of tech savvy individuals.

Any challenges to watch out for?

You need a good internet connection!

Hot tip: As Yoga teachers, I think it's really important to remember we didn't invent the wheel and that we are stronger together. Community is where it's at and Zoom classes won't work forever.

Pricing: Starts at $7/subscriber. Learn more at getfiteo.com and amanayogaonline.com

To Stream Your Own Classes and Trainings...

Try: Zoom (yes, again!)

Who’s using it: Jillian Pransky, yoga teacher and author of Deep Listening: A Healing Practice to Calm Your Body, Clear Your Mind, and Open Your Heart

Jillian Pransky, yoga teacher and author, recommends offering Zoom classes, workshops, and trainings—and maintaining grace, and a sense of humor, in the face of tech blips.

How does it work?

“I set up free Monday Meditations, along with paid live classes, workshops, and trainings. For classes and workshops, I use the webinar feature, which integrates with my Paypal account; for trainings, I use the meeting format so we can all get on the webcam. I share my schedule of offering through my newsletters, website, and social media accounts, and students can click on each class and sign up through Zoom’s registration page. (You can set up an email opt-in manually.)  Zoom sends out reminders a day and an hour prior to class; I use the automatic follow-up emails to share links to the recordings as well as my upcoming classes.”

What are the upsides?

“It’s an honor to share virtual space with so many students, all over the world, during this time. After class I spend time in ‘chat’ connecting to every student who sticks around and says hi.

Also, in my trainings, I’ve set up a poll for students to answer at the beginning, so we know who’s in the room. As a host, you can also group students together in small virtual breakout rooms so they can get to know each other or complete an exercise together.

Plus, my dog Sunday has managed to become my star pupil on camera, whether he's napping or sitting calmly: He’s an example of what it’s like to restore and relax.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“Approach your sessions as you’d approach your practice: With an open mind, free of judgment. You’re juggling so many technical aspects of class—lighting, mic packs, sound quality, students figuring out how to join class—and things are going to happen. Get to know the platform and interface, plan and prepare as much as possible, and maintain a clear, calm mind to get through crackling sound or weak wifi with grace… and a sense of humor.”

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Make sure you have enough bandwidth. (You may have to ask your family to forego Facetime and Netflix during class.) If you use a mic, keep a backup around in case something goes awry with the sound. And understand you can’t do it all: Enlist help to handle customer service or technical difficulties during class.”

Hot tips:

“Record your practices and make them available for a limited period of time after each class. You’ll create your own bank of classes that you can share in various formats and subscriptions later on.

You can spotlight your video so that, when you record, zoom is recording your video, and not your students.' However, if you wind up recording students, Zoom let's you set up a waiver that students must check so they know they will be captured if they enable their webcams."

Plus, I just discovered that you can feed in a separate audio input for a cleaner background music. Just make sure you have rights to the music if you plan to distribute the class recording later on.”

Pricing: Starts at $14.99/month per host for up to 100 participants. Add-ons include additional storage space for recordings and additional hosts. Learn more here.

To Create Subscription & Live Stream Services...

Try: uscreen

Who’s using it: Carrie Owerko, founder of The Playground

Carrie Owerko, founder of the online yoga subscription called The Playground, suggests using this time to build something that will last beyond the pandemic. 

Why did you choose it? 

"My creative partner Jamey Welch and I were busy creating an online subscription learning platform several months before the Covid-19 pandemic. I teach all over the world and wanted to have a way to stay connected to teachers and students. My platform is an ongoing and ever-expanding library of classes and live events. The pandemic simply accelerated our launch. We embraced the idea that perfect is the enemy of the good, and just went for it. The spirit of The Playground is just that: It is about getting in there and diving into the process of a practice that is a discipline infused with PLAY!"

How does it work? 

"Uscreen has various packages depending on your needs. We were interested in the level we chose because, among other things, there was a live stream option. Before our soft launch, I used Zoom to conduct live classes. I knew that was temporary, and we were already working on getting the first iteration of The Playground up and running. Once that was accomplished, we switched to streaming our Live events directly from The Playground. No Zoom needed."

What should teachers keep in mind? 

"I can only speak to my own experience, which is that of building this ongoing and ever-expanding platform. The live classes are only a part of it. To launch a platform like this takes a lot of work, but I love my work—so it's okay. Like everything these days, there is a lot of new learning required, so be prepared for the feelings of confusion that may arise!"

What are the upsides? 

"An investment in building relationships, a community, in the future. It is like the difference between reading a book, an article, or something that requires some concerted focused effort on your part, versus reading a tweet or a short social media post that you will forget soon after. There is an emotional investment as well. The more of ourselves we invest in something (in terms of energy, time, and heart), the better and more rewarding it is."

Any challenges to watch out for? 

"Well, I am not very well-versed in technology. I've done a lot of online learning (both as a student and as a teacher) and am grateful, really grateful, for what technology offers. But it can also be frustrating (like all learning as adults!) for those of us who are not very tech-savvy. Consult those who know more than you! Don't worry about feeling silly or stupid. Ask for help. Embrace the suck, as the saying goes. Be willing to make mistakes, and make them in public! Be willing to fail temporarily in order to reap the reward of putting your heart and mind into something you believe in."

Any hot tips? 

"Well, my friend and inspiration The Movement Maestro says 'go as far as you can see, and when you get there you will see farther.' That is it. Do it. Try it. That is how you will know if something works for you and your goals."

Pricing: Basic plans start at $99 per month. (Learn more here.)

To Host Your Online Courses...

Try: Thinkific

Who's using it: Tracee Stanley, teacher and guide of meditation and Yoga Nidra, creator of Empowered Life Oracle Cards

Tracee Stanley, teacher and guide of meditation and yoga nidra, built her self-led online meditation and self-inquiry course via Thinkific. 

Why did you pick it? 

"This platform was recommended to me by my website designer, Sari Gelzer, when we were looking for ways to easily create evergreen course content for my students. It was very easy to upload content and keep things organized for a multi-week course." How does it work? 

"Thinkific is a full-service online platform that hosts your courses so that all you have to do is upload the content. They offer a range of prices—from Free to Pro—so that you can scale your investment in the software as usage of your courses increase."  What should teachers keep in mind? 

"This platform is great for everything from a month-long course to a longer certification program. The platform does have a linear course feel, which works well for certain courses when you want to release the content over time. However, if you plan to have a membership where people receive content monthly and can browse the content, you may prefer a different design."  What are the upsides? 

"Thinkific makes it easy to set up a meditation course, for instance, that is beautiful and easy-to-navigate for our students. The sales page templates work well at featuring content that's included in the course. And, you can integrate your course with mailchimp and other online marketing platforms." Any challenges to watch out for? 

If you wish to fully customize the look of your platform so that it's in line with your brand, you need to get the Pro+Growth version to have CSS editing access. You may wish to design a separate sales page over which you have more design control, and link to the Thinkific checkout link from there. Hot tip: 

"Use a subdomain such courses.yoururl.com to maintain your branding.

See it for yourself:

"Check out Empowered Wake Up, a self-led course I created on Thinkific here." 

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $49 per month. Learn more here.

To Host Online Courses or Trainings...

Try: Kajabi + Zoom

Who’s using it: Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga

After deep consideration, Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, is offering his first-ever virtual training through zoom and Kajabi because he believes the latter offers a simple, streamlined user experience. 

Why did you pick it?

"I chose Kajabi for my first-ever Accessible Yoga online training because it's a learning management system that offers lots of tools in one integrated package. I really like that it has a very clean and organized user experience so that the online training experience is easy and accessible. It also has lots of marketing and website building tools, as well as a vibrant community of users."

How does it work?

"It's a very substantial tool for building all kinds of online businesses, but most often it's used for online schools and courses. It houses all our needs in one place: mailing lists, marketing email pipelines, special offers, and support for online learning with the ability to track students' progress through a course, as well as assessments."

What should teachers keep in mind?

"This system may be too big and expensive for someone who is only offering public classes. But if you're offering online teacher training, this could be a great tool for you. It's not a streaming service, so we also need to use Zoom to stream the classes and then we'll upload the videos to the platform."

What are the upsides?

"One thing I'm really excited about is Kajabi's potential for growth. Over the years I've found that I eventually outgrow most software that I use, so I was really looking for a system that had a lot of flexibility and active developers who are working to improve the system. I'm hoping I can eventually offer more courses through my platform and house it all there. I also love how simple and clear its design is."

Any challenges to watch out for?

"Well, offering online teacher training is new to me, so I'm just figuring it all out now! It has a monthly fee, so there is a substantial investment and consideration about paying the monthly fees for a long time if I want to keep growing on this platform."

Hot tip:

"Kajabi has a great Facebook user community where many of our questions are already answered. It's a great addition to the regular support."

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $119 a month. (Learn more here.)

To Facilitate Mentorship Sessions & Community Conversations...

Try: WebinarJam

Who’s using it: Barrie Risman, yoga teacher and author of Evolving Your Yoga: 10 Principles for an Enlightened Practice

Barrie Risman, yoga teacher and author, facilitates mentorship sessions and community conversations through WebinarJam. 

How does it work? 

“WebinarJam is a live webinar platform. It offers unlimited webinars, live chat, automated reminders, recordings, a registration page builder, and payment integration.”

What are its benefits?

“It allows for cleaner delivery of live presentations then video-conferencing services like Zoom because you don’t have the distraction of extraneous noise, participants’ cameras, or people coming in and out. It can also handle more participants than many video-conferencing services. There is a solid registration process, and payment integration is easy. You can customize as many email reminders as you want. Events are recorded and can be automatically emailed to participants who miss the live event.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“It’s a good option for paid classes and content. It’s less efficient for free offerings because of the registration process. However, you always know those who participated because they sign up with their email addresses.”

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Participants can only participate via chat, so one constraint of this platform is that you can’t see people, and there’s limited interaction with your audience.”

Hot tip: 

Professional and enterprise plans include a “Panic Button”—if your connection starts getting sketchy, hit the button and it’ll reboot you and all participants into a fresh room.

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $499 a year. Learn more here.

For No-Fuss Live Classes...

Try: Instagram Live

Who’s using it: Bee Creel, yoga teacher in New York City and co-founder of the wellness community Mood Room.

Yoga teacher Bee Creel invites her students on the mat through scheduled Instagram Live classes and call-outs for Venmo donations 

How does it work?

“I have created a weekly schedule that I publish on my Instagram on Sundays so that people can plan ahead for the week. Then I just set up my phone on a tripod and go live on Instagram. Many of my classes have been donation-based, and I’ve been simply asking students to donate via Venmo @bridget-creel. Venmo is an app that syncs right up to the bank account. It is safe, secure, and easy to use.”

What are the benefits?

“One of the biggest benefits to recording an Instagram Live video is that you can publish the video on your account for 24 hours. If people cannot make it at the time you record it, the class is available for their viewing pleasure for 24 hours.”

Any learnings you want to pass along to teachers?

"Consistency is important, along with making things as 'normal' and routine as possible."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Frustration. We are working with technology, and there are mishaps. My biggest advice is to be gentle with yourself. It is a gift that we are still able to teach and provide content, and your students will show up for you if you do your best!”

Pricing: Instagram is free when you sign up. Venmo takes minimal fees (up to $10) if you request an instant transfer, otherwise the transfer is free. Learn more here.

For DIY Membership Offerings...

Try: Patreon + a video platform like Vimeo or YouTube

Who’s using it: Britt Tagg, yoga teacher

Yoga teacher Britt Tagg created a Patreon to sell her online class recordings, which have to initially be uploaded into a separate video platform, such as Vimeo or YouTube.

How does it work?

“Patreon is a platform that functions similarly to social media, except you can create paid memberships in order for students to access your content. I offer different membership options that make it affordable. The pre-recorded classes vary in length and style and are made available anytime. The various memberships each include different packages and perks.”

What are the benefits?

“You have a platform to create your own business. It's not just for yoga instructors. It's for artists, musicians, cafes, too. You create the content and determine what, when, and how students can access it.

Patreon is pretty user friendly. You create your profile, similar to how you would for other social media outlets. Then you decide what pricing 'tiers' you would like to offer. You can't store videos on Patreon, so you have to upload your video to a third-party platform, like Vimeo or YouTube, and then embed that link into Patreon. There are tons of helpful tutorials as your create your Patreon account. 

Sharing your Patreon on other social media outlets helps spread the word. People pledge money/become patrons and are charged once a month. They can cancel anytime."

Any other useful tips?

“Stay engaged with your patrons. And use other social media outlets to help spread the word. Also, create polls and special offers whenever you can. It keeps patrons interested.”

Any challenges to watch out for? 

"Getting people excited to see you online rather than in person is kind of a challenge."

Pricing: Patreon's Pro plan starts at 8% of your monthly earnings. (Learn more here). Vimeo starts at $7 per month. (Learn more here.) YouTube is free with registration but a Premium plan starts at $11 per month. (Learn more here.)

For All-in-One Virtual Studio Classes & Subscriptions...

Try: Union Fit

Who’s using it: Rina Jakubowicz, yoga teacher and author of The Yoga Mind: 52 Essential Principles of Yoga Philosophy to Deepen Your Practice

Rina Jakubowicz, yoga teacher and author, says that Union Fit feels like an all-in-one virtual yoga studio—all you have to do is schedule your class, show up, and teach.

How does it work?

“It’s like an online yoga studio that in some ways functions similarly to MindBody, in which students sign up for a class, but then they click on it at the time of the class, and wait for the teacher to live stream. It's drawn teachers like Gary Kraftsow, Schuyler Grant, and Shiva Rea. I think it’s eventually going to replace some physical yoga studios." 

What are its benefits?

“It’s a one-stop shop for students to pay and practice. As a teacher, it’s relatively easy to navigate: You can set up one-off or regular classes and workshops, along with membership subscriptions. There’s an option to record classes so they can be played back later to paying customers or seen by members who have an unlimited plan. 

In order to film your classes, teachers use the app Larix Broadcaster on your phone or via OBS: Open Broadcaster Studio application on your computer. You can use a regular mic or noise-canceling AirPods as a microphone for better sound quality. Make sure you have the right setup, which includes visually appealing surroundings and a strong, reliable upload wifi speed.

As a teacher, it automatically records your classes to your library, and you can download it after you’ve taught."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Sometimes the wifi gives out when the upload speed isn’t strong enough. Also, like all live streaming, technical issues—like with audio and visual continuity—come up, but the team at Union.fit try to assist as much as possible, and are very customer friendly. 

You also can’t see who’s taking class, like you can in Zoom, but there are some pros to that. However, the team at Union.fit is always updating the platform features to be competitive. Bottom line: You could have your own virtual yoga studio and reach hundreds of thousands of students internationally!"

Pricing: Learn more here.

Pro Camera, Audio, and Lighting Tips 

We asked Alia Sebben, co-founder of Fiteo, to serve up some quick how-tos on the gear to invest in and the strategies to employ for making top-notch yoga videos at home or in your studio space. Watch the below for her sage advice and to get started.

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Keep calm, troubleshoot tech, and teach on: Here's what yoga teachers are leaning on for their classes, trainings, online courses, and community conversations, so you can build something that lasts beyond the pandemic.

As studios and retreat centers shuttered their doors in response to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, studio owners and yoga teachers had some choices: They could completely cancel their classes, workshops, and trainings... or they could get creative with their wifi and webcams. Many landed on the latter, and it's resulting in a defining shift in the business and teaching of yoga. 

So, how exactly are high-profile teachers making it happen? YJ spoke to ten folks, including Carrie Owerko, Jillian Pransky, and Tracee Stanley, to find out which online platforms they're leaning on and why, so you can get a snapshot of what's out there, along with some takeaways from their trial runs. Yes, in the last few months, you've probably already been on a class or call via Zoom, which is on the list below, but teachers who are using it on the regular and have discovered, even created, new platforms have some tips and tricks to share. We're confident that, from their great experimentations, you'll pick up a new idea, process, or perspective.

See also Tools for Teachers

And don't feel like you have to rush to do it all. "Identifying short- and long-terms goals will be extremely helpful, because that will factor into why you choose a platform," says Owerko, who recently launched The Playground, a subscription and live stream service. "Are you looking for a quick short-term fix while you're unable to teach in-person classes, or are you wanting to create something that will be around long after COVID-19 has passed?"

Finally, words of wisdom: Perfection is relative, and students are forgiving. "Building the plane as you're flying it" is a common phrase in these times—and it's assuring because teachers who seem to have it under control are in reality courageously figuring it out as they go. In a way, it's been a practice of yoga—the yama aparigraha, or letting go, comes to mind—to embrace new technology and everything that comes along with it. Every single teacher warned us of the inevitable tech hiccups, so there you have it: Even if you've been doing this awhile, expect out-of-the-blue mic mishaps and sluggish connections. Keep calm, troubleshoot, and teach on.

See also Struggling With Self-Promotion? How One Yoga Teacher Learned to Unleash Her Voice with Authenticity and Ease

To Stream Studio Classes... 

Try: Zoom + Mindbody

Who’s using it: Sarah Platt-Finger, co-founder of ISHTA Yoga in New York City

Sarah Platt-Finger, co-founder of Ishta Yoga in New York City, recommends that studios that wish to offer classes online incorporate Zoom into their MindBody account, to keep a sense of community intact.

How does it work?

“Students pre-register for class on the MindBody link on our website. We create a Zoom meeting for each class, and about 30 minutes prior to the class start time, we send a link for them to join the ‘meeting,’ including the props that they will need. The host opens up the space about 15 minutes before the class begins, so our students can turn on their webcams, see each other, and enjoy some community space.”

What are the upsides?

“The students can communicate with one another and with the teacher both before and after classes, so it creates a community feel—even though we are not physically in the same space. I love to be able to see the students' names, even if their cameras are off, so I can say hi.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“Like any digital offering, there will always be technical issues. We highly recommend having at least one administrator to ‘host’ the session and answer any technical questions that come up for students along the way. It is very hard for the teacher to teach and tend to the tech side of it at the same time."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Zoom recommends having at least 2 hosts for groups of over 20, so you might want to consider that if you have a large class.”

Hot tip:

“You will not be able to use music by just playing it on your computer, because the sound gets muffled, and it will compete with your words. Instead, in advance, send a link to the playlist you’d like students to use.”

Pricing: 

Zoom starts at $14.99 per month per host for up to 100 participants. Add-ons include additional storage space for recordings and additional hosts. Learn more here. 

MindBody starts at $129 per month. Learn more here.

Try: Fiteo

Who’s using it: Alia Sebben, founder of Amana Yoga in Boulder, Colorado, and co-founder of Fiteo

Alia Sebben, founder of Amana Yoga in Boulder, Colorado, co-founded Fiteo to help boutique studios create premium digital classes

Why did you decide to build this? What problem did it solve?

When COVID hit and we closed our doors in early March, I knew we had to continue serving our community and preserve the business I've worked to build over the last six years. The Amana teachers and I started filming content as soon as we closed our doors March 12, and when I began researching how to give access to the content, I realized the options were very limited. You can put up free content on YouTube, but you're only granted a paywall option after 10,000 followers. Everyone was and is using Zoom for live classes, but the quality just isn't what we were hoping for. We realized that most boutique studios wouldn't have the capital to activate a quality live streaming component as well as have the team in place to get a solid library of on-demand classes up for their community. So we transitioned Amana Online, the name we gave our virtual yoga studio, to a shared platform called Fiteo. We have studios in Singapore, a leading US CrossFit Gym: CrossFit Roots, Yoga Pearl in Portland and many more signing on. I like to think of Fiteo as a virtual class pass, but where the studios see the lion share of the revenue.

How does it work?

Any gym or studio can contact us at join.getfiteo.com and fill out a questionnaire. We share best practices for filming content and help you set up your live streaming offering. Once you've filmed content, you send it our way and we brand your videos and get them up on your studio's page on the Fiteo site. We also help you set up a schedule for your live stream offerings and offer tech support along the way. You charge your community whatever membership fee you'd like, and you provide Fiteo with a list of folks you'd like to have authenticated onto the site. We just ask for $7/subscriber. No additional fees.

What are the upsides?

A quality online offering that combines both live streaming and on-demand content that is easily accessible for your members. All of your live stream classes can be recorded and they are incredibly high quality (especially compared to Zoom). You members just need to log in and hit play. They don't have to worry about different invites for each class, passwords, and more. Your members also get an added benefit of experiencing amazing studios throughout the country, and have access to a variety of workouts. This is a long-term solution to the hopefully short-term problem of COVID. Plus, it can be a passive revenue stream when you re-open.

What should teachers keep in mind?

To remain in an abundant mindset and think about the long game. We've all been navigating a ton of change, and moving online sometimes feels like a hefty feat. Thanks to Fiteo, you can bypass all of my trials and errors and benefit from our experience and team of tech savvy individuals.

Any challenges to watch out for?

You need a good internet connection!

Hot tip: As Yoga teachers, I think it's really important to remember we didn't invent the wheel and that we are stronger together. Community is where it's at and Zoom classes won't work forever.

Pricing: Starts at $7/subscriber. Learn more at getfiteo.com and amanayogaonline.com

To Stream Your Own Classes and Trainings...

Try: Zoom (yes, again!)

Who’s using it: Jillian Pransky, yoga teacher and author of Deep Listening: A Healing Practice to Calm Your Body, Clear Your Mind, and Open Your Heart

Jillian Pransky, yoga teacher and author, recommends offering Zoom classes, workshops, and trainings—and maintaining grace, and a sense of humor, in the face of tech blips.

How does it work?

“I set up free Monday Meditations, along with paid live classes, workshops, and trainings. For classes and workshops, I use the webinar feature, which integrates with my Paypal account; for trainings, I use the meeting format so we can all get on the webcam. I share my schedule of offering through my newsletters, website, and social media accounts, and students can click on each class and sign up through Zoom’s registration page. (You can set up an email opt-in manually.)  Zoom sends out reminders a day and an hour prior to class; I use the automatic follow-up emails to share links to the recordings as well as my upcoming classes.”

What are the upsides?

“It’s an honor to share virtual space with so many students, all over the world, during this time. After class I spend time in ‘chat’ connecting to every student who sticks around and says hi.

Also, in my trainings, I’ve set up a poll for students to answer at the beginning, so we know who’s in the room. As a host, you can also group students together in small virtual breakout rooms so they can get to know each other or complete an exercise together.

Plus, my dog Sunday has managed to become my star pupil on camera, whether he's napping or sitting calmly: He’s an example of what it’s like to restore and relax.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“Approach your sessions as you’d approach your practice: With an open mind, free of judgment. You’re juggling so many technical aspects of class—lighting, mic packs, sound quality, students figuring out how to join class—and things are going to happen. Get to know the platform and interface, plan and prepare as much as possible, and maintain a clear, calm mind to get through crackling sound or weak wifi with grace… and a sense of humor.”

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Make sure you have enough bandwidth. (You may have to ask your family to forego Facetime and Netflix during class.) If you use a mic, keep a backup around in case something goes awry with the sound. And understand you can’t do it all: Enlist help to handle customer service or technical difficulties during class.”

Hot tips:

“Record your practices and make them available for a limited period of time after each class. You’ll create your own bank of classes that you can share in various formats and subscriptions later on.

You can spotlight your video so that, when you record, zoom is recording your video, and not your students.' However, if you wind up recording students, Zoom let's you set up a waiver that students must check so they know they will be captured if they enable their webcams."

Plus, I just discovered that you can feed in a separate audio input for a cleaner background music. Just make sure you have rights to the music if you plan to distribute the class recording later on.”

Pricing: Starts at $14.99/month per host for up to 100 participants. Add-ons include additional storage space for recordings and additional hosts. Learn more here.

To Create Subscription & Live Stream Services...

Try: uscreen

Who’s using it: Carrie Owerko, founder of The Playground

Carrie Owerko, founder of the online yoga subscription called The Playground, suggests using this time to build something that will last beyond the pandemic. 

Why did you choose it? 

"My creative partner Jamey Welch and I were busy creating an online subscription learning platform several months before the Covid-19 pandemic. I teach all over the world and wanted to have a way to stay connected to teachers and students. My platform is an ongoing and ever-expanding library of classes and live events. The pandemic simply accelerated our launch. We embraced the idea that perfect is the enemy of the good, and just went for it. The spirit of The Playground is just that: It is about getting in there and diving into the process of a practice that is a discipline infused with PLAY!"

How does it work? 

"Uscreen has various packages depending on your needs. We were interested in the level we chose because, among other things, there was a live stream option. Before our soft launch, I used Zoom to conduct live classes. I knew that was temporary, and we were already working on getting the first iteration of The Playground up and running. Once that was accomplished, we switched to streaming our Live events directly from The Playground. No Zoom needed."

What should teachers keep in mind? 

"I can only speak to my own experience, which is that of building this ongoing and ever-expanding platform. The live classes are only a part of it. To launch a platform like this takes a lot of work, but I love my work—so it's okay. Like everything these days, there is a lot of new learning required, so be prepared for the feelings of confusion that may arise!"

What are the upsides? 

"An investment in building relationships, a community, in the future. It is like the difference between reading a book, an article, or something that requires some concerted focused effort on your part, versus reading a tweet or a short social media post that you will forget soon after. There is an emotional investment as well. The more of ourselves we invest in something (in terms of energy, time, and heart), the better and more rewarding it is."

Any challenges to watch out for? 

"Well, I am not very well-versed in technology. I've done a lot of online learning (both as a student and as a teacher) and am grateful, really grateful, for what technology offers. But it can also be frustrating (like all learning as adults!) for those of us who are not very tech-savvy. Consult those who know more than you! Don't worry about feeling silly or stupid. Ask for help. Embrace the suck, as the saying goes. Be willing to make mistakes, and make them in public! Be willing to fail temporarily in order to reap the reward of putting your heart and mind into something you believe in."

Any hot tips? 

"Well, my friend and inspiration The Movement Maestro says 'go as far as you can see, and when you get there you will see farther.' That is it. Do it. Try it. That is how you will know if something works for you and your goals."

Pricing: Basic plans start at $99 per month. (Learn more here.)

To Host Your Online Courses...

Try: Thinkific

Who's using it: Tracee Stanley, teacher and guide of meditation and Yoga Nidra, creator of Empowered Life Oracle Cards

Tracee Stanley, teacher and guide of meditation and yoga nidra, built her self-led online meditation and self-inquiry course via Thinkific. 

Why did you pick it? 

"This platform was recommended to me by my website designer, Sari Gelzer, when we were looking for ways to easily create evergreen course content for my students. It was very easy to upload content and keep things organized for a multi-week course." How does it work? 

"Thinkific is a full-service online platform that hosts your courses so that all you have to do is upload the content. They offer a range of prices—from Free to Pro—so that you can scale your investment in the software as usage of your courses increase."  What should teachers keep in mind? 

"This platform is great for everything from a month-long course to a longer certification program. The platform does have a linear course feel, which works well for certain courses when you want to release the content over time. However, if you plan to have a membership where people receive content monthly and can browse the content, you may prefer a different design."  What are the upsides? 

"Thinkific makes it easy to set up a meditation course, for instance, that is beautiful and easy-to-navigate for our students. The sales page templates work well at featuring content that's included in the course. And, you can integrate your course with mailchimp and other online marketing platforms." Any challenges to watch out for? 

If you wish to fully customize the look of your platform so that it's in line with your brand, you need to get the Pro+Growth version to have CSS editing access. You may wish to design a separate sales page over which you have more design control, and link to the Thinkific checkout link from there. Hot tip: 

"Use a subdomain such courses.yoururl.com to maintain your branding.

See it for yourself:

"Check out Empowered Wake Up, a self-led course I created on Thinkific here." 

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $49 per month. Learn more here.

To Host Online Courses or Trainings...

Try: Kajabi + Zoom

Who’s using it: Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga

After deep consideration, Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, is offering his first-ever virtual training through zoom and Kajabi because he believes the latter offers a simple, streamlined user experience. 

Why did you pick it?

"I chose Kajabi for my first-ever Accessible Yoga online training because it's a learning management system that offers lots of tools in one integrated package. I really like that it has a very clean and organized user experience so that the online training experience is easy and accessible. It also has lots of marketing and website building tools, as well as a vibrant community of users."

How does it work?

"It's a very substantial tool for building all kinds of online businesses, but most often it's used for online schools and courses. It houses all our needs in one place: mailing lists, marketing email pipelines, special offers, and support for online learning with the ability to track students' progress through a course, as well as assessments."

What should teachers keep in mind?

"This system may be too big and expensive for someone who is only offering public classes. But if you're offering online teacher training, this could be a great tool for you. It's not a streaming service, so we also need to use Zoom to stream the classes and then we'll upload the videos to the platform."

What are the upsides?

"One thing I'm really excited about is Kajabi's potential for growth. Over the years I've found that I eventually outgrow most software that I use, so I was really looking for a system that had a lot of flexibility and active developers who are working to improve the system. I'm hoping I can eventually offer more courses through my platform and house it all there. I also love how simple and clear its design is."

Any challenges to watch out for?

"Well, offering online teacher training is new to me, so I'm just figuring it all out now! It has a monthly fee, so there is a substantial investment and consideration about paying the monthly fees for a long time if I want to keep growing on this platform."

Hot tip:

"Kajabi has a great Facebook user community where many of our questions are already answered. It's a great addition to the regular support."

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $119 a month. (Learn more here.)

To Facilitate Mentorship Sessions & Community Conversations...

Try: WebinarJam

Who’s using it: Barrie Risman, yoga teacher and author of Evolving Your Yoga: 10 Principles for an Enlightened Practice

Barrie Risman, yoga teacher and author, facilitates mentorship sessions and community conversations through WebinarJam. 

How does it work? 

“WebinarJam is a live webinar platform. It offers unlimited webinars, live chat, automated reminders, recordings, a registration page builder, and payment integration.”

What are its benefits?

“It allows for cleaner delivery of live presentations then video-conferencing services like Zoom because you don’t have the distraction of extraneous noise, participants’ cameras, or people coming in and out. It can also handle more participants than many video-conferencing services. There is a solid registration process, and payment integration is easy. You can customize as many email reminders as you want. Events are recorded and can be automatically emailed to participants who miss the live event.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“It’s a good option for paid classes and content. It’s less efficient for free offerings because of the registration process. However, you always know those who participated because they sign up with their email addresses.”

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Participants can only participate via chat, so one constraint of this platform is that you can’t see people, and there’s limited interaction with your audience.”

Hot tip: 

Professional and enterprise plans include a “Panic Button”—if your connection starts getting sketchy, hit the button and it’ll reboot you and all participants into a fresh room.

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $499 a year. Learn more here.

For No-Fuss Live Classes...

Try: Instagram Live

Who’s using it: Bee Creel, yoga teacher in New York City and co-founder of the wellness community Mood Room.

Yoga teacher Bee Creel invites her students on the mat through scheduled Instagram Live classes and call-outs for Venmo donations 

How does it work?

“I have created a weekly schedule that I publish on my Instagram on Sundays so that people can plan ahead for the week. Then I just set up my phone on a tripod and go live on Instagram. Many of my classes have been donation-based, and I’ve been simply asking students to donate via Venmo @bridget-creel. Venmo is an app that syncs right up to the bank account. It is safe, secure, and easy to use.”

What are the benefits?

“One of the biggest benefits to recording an Instagram Live video is that you can publish the video on your account for 24 hours. If people cannot make it at the time you record it, the class is available for their viewing pleasure for 24 hours.”

Any learnings you want to pass along to teachers?

"Consistency is important, along with making things as 'normal' and routine as possible."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Frustration. We are working with technology, and there are mishaps. My biggest advice is to be gentle with yourself. It is a gift that we are still able to teach and provide content, and your students will show up for you if you do your best!”

Pricing: Instagram is free when you sign up. Venmo takes minimal fees (up to $10) if you request an instant transfer, otherwise the transfer is free. Learn more here.

For DIY Membership Offerings...

Try: Patreon + a video platform like Vimeo or YouTube

Who’s using it: Britt Tagg, yoga teacher

Yoga teacher Britt Tagg created a Patreon to sell her online class recordings, which have to initially be uploaded into a separate video platform, such as Vimeo or YouTube.

How does it work?

“Patreon is a platform that functions similarly to social media, except you can create paid memberships in order for students to access your content. I offer different membership options that make it affordable. The pre-recorded classes vary in length and style and are made available anytime. The various memberships each include different packages and perks.”

What are the benefits?

“You have a platform to create your own business. It's not just for yoga instructors. It's for artists, musicians, cafes, too. You create the content and determine what, when, and how students can access it.

Patreon is pretty user friendly. You create your profile, similar to how you would for other social media outlets. Then you decide what pricing 'tiers' you would like to offer. You can't store videos on Patreon, so you have to upload your video to a third-party platform, like Vimeo or YouTube, and then embed that link into Patreon. There are tons of helpful tutorials as your create your Patreon account. 

Sharing your Patreon on other social media outlets helps spread the word. People pledge money/become patrons and are charged once a month. They can cancel anytime."

Any other useful tips?

“Stay engaged with your patrons. And use other social media outlets to help spread the word. Also, create polls and special offers whenever you can. It keeps patrons interested.”

Any challenges to watch out for? 

"Getting people excited to see you online rather than in person is kind of a challenge."

Pricing: Patreon's Pro plan starts at 8% of your monthly earnings. (Learn more here). Vimeo starts at $7 per month. (Learn more here.) YouTube is free with registration but a Premium plan starts at $11 per month. (Learn more here.)

For All-in-One Virtual Studio Classes & Subscriptions...

Try: Union Fit

Who’s using it: Rina Jakubowicz, yoga teacher and author of The Yoga Mind: 52 Essential Principles of Yoga Philosophy to Deepen Your Practice

Rina Jakubowicz, yoga teacher and author, says that Union Fit feels like an all-in-one virtual yoga studio—all you have to do is schedule your class, show up, and teach.

How does it work?

“It’s like an online yoga studio that in some ways functions similarly to MindBody, in which students sign up for a class, but then they click on it at the time of the class, and wait for the teacher to live stream. It's drawn teachers like Gary Kraftsow, Schuyler Grant, and Shiva Rea. I think it’s eventually going to replace some physical yoga studios." 

What are its benefits?

“It’s a one-stop shop for students to pay and practice. As a teacher, it’s relatively easy to navigate: You can set up one-off or regular classes and workshops, along with membership subscriptions. There’s an option to record classes so they can be played back later to paying customers or seen by members who have an unlimited plan. 

In order to film your classes, teachers use the app Larix Broadcaster on your phone or via OBS: Open Broadcaster Studio application on your computer. You can use a regular mic or noise-canceling AirPods as a microphone for better sound quality. Make sure you have the right setup, which includes visually appealing surroundings and a strong, reliable upload wifi speed.

As a teacher, it automatically records your classes to your library, and you can download it after you’ve taught."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Sometimes the wifi gives out when the upload speed isn’t strong enough. Also, like all live streaming, technical issues—like with audio and visual continuity—come up, but the team at Union.fit try to assist as much as possible, and are very customer friendly. 

You also can’t see who’s taking class, like you can in Zoom, but there are some pros to that. However, the team at Union.fit is always updating the platform features to be competitive. Bottom line: You could have your own virtual yoga studio and reach hundreds of thousands of students internationally!"

Pricing: Learn more here.

Pro Camera, Audio, and Lighting Tips 

We asked Alia Sebben, co-founder of Fiteo, to serve up some quick how-tos on the gear to invest in and the strategies to employ for making top-notch yoga videos at home or in your studio space. Watch the below for her sage advice and to get started.

Filming Tips for Teaching Yoga Online

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Lighting Tips for Teaching Yoga Online

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Keep calm, troubleshoot tech, and teach on: Here's what yoga teachers are leaning on for their classes, trainings, online courses, and community conversations, so you can build something that lasts beyond the pandemic.

As studios and retreat centers shuttered their doors in response to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, studio owners and yoga teachers had some choices: They could completely cancel their classes, workshops, and trainings... or they could get creative with their wifi and webcams. Many landed on the latter, and it's resulting in a defining shift in the business and teaching of yoga. 

So, how exactly are high-profile teachers making it happen? YJ spoke to ten folks, including Carrie Owerko, Jillian Pransky, and Tracee Stanley, to find out which online platforms they're leaning on and why, so you can get a snapshot of what's out there, along with some takeaways from their trial runs. Yes, in the last few months, you've probably already been on a class or call via Zoom, which is on the list below, but teachers who are using it on the regular and have discovered, even created, new platforms have some tips and tricks to share. We're confident that, from their great experimentations, you'll pick up a new idea, process, or perspective.

See also Tools for Teachers

And don't feel like you have to rush to do it all. "Identifying short- and long-terms goals will be extremely helpful, because that will factor into why you choose a platform," says Owerko, who recently launched The Playground, a subscription and live stream service. "Are you looking for a quick short-term fix while you're unable to teach in-person classes, or are you wanting to create something that will be around long after COVID-19 has passed?"

Finally, words of wisdom: Perfection is relative, and students are forgiving. "Building the plane as you're flying it" is a common phrase in these times—and it's assuring because teachers who seem to have it under control are in reality courageously figuring it out as they go. In a way, it's been a practice of yoga—the yama aparigraha, or letting go, comes to mind—to embrace new technology and everything that comes along with it. Every single teacher warned us of the inevitable tech hiccups, so there you have it: Even if you've been doing this awhile, expect out-of-the-blue mic mishaps and sluggish connections. Keep calm, troubleshoot, and teach on.

See also Struggling With Self-Promotion? How One Yoga Teacher Learned to Unleash Her Voice with Authenticity and Ease

To Stream Studio Classes... 

Try: Zoom + Mindbody

Who’s using it: Sarah Platt-Finger, co-founder of ISHTA Yoga in New York City

Sarah Platt-Finger, co-founder of Ishta Yoga in New York City, recommends that studios that wish to offer classes online incorporate Zoom into their MindBody account, to keep a sense of community intact.

How does it work?

“Students pre-register for class on the MindBody link on our website. We create a Zoom meeting for each class, and about 30 minutes prior to the class start time, we send a link for them to join the ‘meeting,’ including the props that they will need. The host opens up the space about 15 minutes before the class begins, so our students can turn on their webcams, see each other, and enjoy some community space.”

What are the upsides?

“The students can communicate with one another and with the teacher both before and after classes, so it creates a community feel—even though we are not physically in the same space. I love to be able to see the students' names, even if their cameras are off, so I can say hi.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“Like any digital offering, there will always be technical issues. We highly recommend having at least one administrator to ‘host’ the session and answer any technical questions that come up for students along the way. It is very hard for the teacher to teach and tend to the tech side of it at the same time."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Zoom recommends having at least 2 hosts for groups of over 20, so you might want to consider that if you have a large class.”

Hot tip:

“You will not be able to use music by just playing it on your computer, because the sound gets muffled, and it will compete with your words. Instead, in advance, send a link to the playlist you’d like students to use.”

Pricing: 

Zoom starts at $14.99 per month per host for up to 100 participants. Add-ons include additional storage space for recordings and additional hosts. Learn more here. 

MindBody starts at $129 per month. Learn more here.

Try: Fiteo

Who’s using it: Alia Sebben, founder of Amana Yoga in Boulder, Colorado, and co-founder of Fiteo

Alia Sebben, founder of Amana Yoga in Boulder, Colorado, co-founded Fiteo to help boutique studios create premium digital classes

Why did you decide to build this? What problem did it solve?

When COVID hit and we closed our doors in early March, I knew we had to continue serving our community and preserve the business I've worked to build over the last six years. The Amana teachers and I started filming content as soon as we closed our doors March 12, and when I began researching how to give access to the content, I realized the options were very limited. You can put up free content on YouTube, but you're only granted a paywall option after 10,000 followers. Everyone was and is using Zoom for live classes, but the quality just isn't what we were hoping for. We realized that most boutique studios wouldn't have the capital to activate a quality live streaming component as well as have the team in place to get a solid library of on-demand classes up for their community. So we transitioned Amana Online, the name we gave our virtual yoga studio, to a shared platform called Fiteo. We have studios in Singapore, a leading US CrossFit Gym: CrossFit Roots, Yoga Pearl in Portland and many more signing on. I like to think of Fiteo as a virtual class pass, but where the studios see the lion share of the revenue.

How does it work?

Any gym or studio can contact us at join.getfiteo.com and fill out a questionnaire. We share best practices for filming content and help you set up your live streaming offering. Once you've filmed content, you send it our way and we brand your videos and get them up on your studio's page on the Fiteo site. We also help you set up a schedule for your live stream offerings and offer tech support along the way. You charge your community whatever membership fee you'd like, and you provide Fiteo with a list of folks you'd like to have authenticated onto the site. We just ask for $7/subscriber. No additional fees.

What are the upsides?

A quality online offering that combines both live streaming and on-demand content that is easily accessible for your members. All of your live stream classes can be recorded and they are incredibly high quality (especially compared to Zoom). You members just need to log in and hit play. They don't have to worry about different invites for each class, passwords, and more. Your members also get an added benefit of experiencing amazing studios throughout the country, and have access to a variety of workouts. This is a long-term solution to the hopefully short-term problem of COVID. Plus, it can be a passive revenue stream when you re-open.

What should teachers keep in mind?

To remain in an abundant mindset and think about the long game. We've all been navigating a ton of change, and moving online sometimes feels like a hefty feat. Thanks to Fiteo, you can bypass all of my trials and errors and benefit from our experience and team of tech savvy individuals.

Any challenges to watch out for?

You need a good internet connection!

Hot tip: As Yoga teachers, I think it's really important to remember we didn't invent the wheel and that we are stronger together. Community is where it's at and Zoom classes won't work forever.

Pricing: Starts at $7/subscriber. Learn more at getfiteo.com and amanayogaonline.com

To Stream Your Own Classes and Trainings...

Try: Zoom (yes, again!)

Who’s using it: Jillian Pransky, yoga teacher and author of Deep Listening: A Healing Practice to Calm Your Body, Clear Your Mind, and Open Your Heart

Jillian Pransky, yoga teacher and author, recommends offering Zoom classes, workshops, and trainings—and maintaining grace, and a sense of humor, in the face of tech blips.

How does it work?

“I set up free Monday Meditations, along with paid live classes, workshops, and trainings. For classes and workshops, I use the webinar feature, which integrates with my Paypal account; for trainings, I use the meeting format so we can all get on the webcam. I share my schedule of offering through my newsletters, website, and social media accounts, and students can click on each class and sign up through Zoom’s registration page. (You can set up an email opt-in manually.)  Zoom sends out reminders a day and an hour prior to class; I use the automatic follow-up emails to share links to the recordings as well as my upcoming classes.”

What are the upsides?

“It’s an honor to share virtual space with so many students, all over the world, during this time. After class I spend time in ‘chat’ connecting to every student who sticks around and says hi.

Also, in my trainings, I’ve set up a poll for students to answer at the beginning, so we know who’s in the room. As a host, you can also group students together in small virtual breakout rooms so they can get to know each other or complete an exercise together.

Plus, my dog Sunday has managed to become my star pupil on camera, whether he's napping or sitting calmly: He’s an example of what it’s like to restore and relax.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“Approach your sessions as you’d approach your practice: With an open mind, free of judgment. You’re juggling so many technical aspects of class—lighting, mic packs, sound quality, students figuring out how to join class—and things are going to happen. Get to know the platform and interface, plan and prepare as much as possible, and maintain a clear, calm mind to get through crackling sound or weak wifi with grace… and a sense of humor.”

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Make sure you have enough bandwidth. (You may have to ask your family to forego Facetime and Netflix during class.) If you use a mic, keep a backup around in case something goes awry with the sound. And understand you can’t do it all: Enlist help to handle customer service or technical difficulties during class.”

Hot tips:

“Record your practices and make them available for a limited period of time after each class. You’ll create your own bank of classes that you can share in various formats and subscriptions later on.

You can spotlight your video so that, when you record, zoom is recording your video, and not your students.' However, if you wind up recording students, Zoom let's you set up a waiver that students must check so they know they will be captured if they enable their webcams."

Plus, I just discovered that you can feed in a separate audio input for a cleaner background music. Just make sure you have rights to the music if you plan to distribute the class recording later on.”

Pricing: Starts at $14.99/month per host for up to 100 participants. Add-ons include additional storage space for recordings and additional hosts. Learn more here.

To Create Subscription & Live Stream Services...

Try: uscreen

Who’s using it: Carrie Owerko, founder of The Playground

Carrie Owerko, founder of the online yoga subscription called The Playground, suggests using this time to build something that will last beyond the pandemic. 

Why did you choose it? 

"My creative partner Jamey Welch and I were busy creating an online subscription learning platform several months before the Covid-19 pandemic. I teach all over the world and wanted to have a way to stay connected to teachers and students. My platform is an ongoing and ever-expanding library of classes and live events. The pandemic simply accelerated our launch. We embraced the idea that perfect is the enemy of the good, and just went for it. The spirit of The Playground is just that: It is about getting in there and diving into the process of a practice that is a discipline infused with PLAY!"

How does it work? 

"Uscreen has various packages depending on your needs. We were interested in the level we chose because, among other things, there was a live stream option. Before our soft launch, I used Zoom to conduct live classes. I knew that was temporary, and we were already working on getting the first iteration of The Playground up and running. Once that was accomplished, we switched to streaming our Live events directly from The Playground. No Zoom needed."

What should teachers keep in mind? 

"I can only speak to my own experience, which is that of building this ongoing and ever-expanding platform. The live classes are only a part of it. To launch a platform like this takes a lot of work, but I love my work—so it's okay. Like everything these days, there is a lot of new learning required, so be prepared for the feelings of confusion that may arise!"

What are the upsides? 

"An investment in building relationships, a community, in the future. It is like the difference between reading a book, an article, or something that requires some concerted focused effort on your part, versus reading a tweet or a short social media post that you will forget soon after. There is an emotional investment as well. The more of ourselves we invest in something (in terms of energy, time, and heart), the better and more rewarding it is."

Any challenges to watch out for? 

"Well, I am not very well-versed in technology. I've done a lot of online learning (both as a student and as a teacher) and am grateful, really grateful, for what technology offers. But it can also be frustrating (like all learning as adults!) for those of us who are not very tech-savvy. Consult those who know more than you! Don't worry about feeling silly or stupid. Ask for help. Embrace the suck, as the saying goes. Be willing to make mistakes, and make them in public! Be willing to fail temporarily in order to reap the reward of putting your heart and mind into something you believe in."

Any hot tips? 

"Well, my friend and inspiration The Movement Maestro says 'go as far as you can see, and when you get there you will see farther.' That is it. Do it. Try it. That is how you will know if something works for you and your goals."

Pricing: Basic plans start at $99 per month. (Learn more here.)

To Host Your Online Courses...

Try: Thinkific

Who's using it: Tracee Stanley, teacher and guide of meditation and Yoga Nidra, creator of Empowered Life Oracle Cards

Tracee Stanley, teacher and guide of meditation and yoga nidra, built her self-led online meditation and self-inquiry course via Thinkific. 

Why did you pick it? 

"This platform was recommended to me by my website designer, Sari Gelzer, when we were looking for ways to easily create evergreen course content for my students. It was very easy to upload content and keep things organized for a multi-week course." How does it work? 

"Thinkific is a full-service online platform that hosts your courses so that all you have to do is upload the content. They offer a range of prices—from Free to Pro—so that you can scale your investment in the software as usage of your courses increase."  What should teachers keep in mind? 

"This platform is great for everything from a month-long course to a longer certification program. The platform does have a linear course feel, which works well for certain courses when you want to release the content over time. However, if you plan to have a membership where people receive content monthly and can browse the content, you may prefer a different design."  What are the upsides? 

"Thinkific makes it easy to set up a meditation course, for instance, that is beautiful and easy-to-navigate for our students. The sales page templates work well at featuring content that's included in the course. And, you can integrate your course with mailchimp and other online marketing platforms." Any challenges to watch out for? 

If you wish to fully customize the look of your platform so that it's in line with your brand, you need to get the Pro+Growth version to have CSS editing access. You may wish to design a separate sales page over which you have more design control, and link to the Thinkific checkout link from there. Hot tip: 

"Use a subdomain such courses.yoururl.com to maintain your branding.

See it for yourself:

"Check out Empowered Wake Up, a self-led course I created on Thinkific here." 

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $49 per month. Learn more here.

To Host Online Courses or Trainings...

Try: Kajabi + Zoom

Who’s using it: Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga

After deep consideration, Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, is offering his first-ever virtual training through zoom and Kajabi because he believes the latter offers a simple, streamlined user experience. 

Why did you pick it?

"I chose Kajabi for my first-ever Accessible Yoga online training because it's a learning management system that offers lots of tools in one integrated package. I really like that it has a very clean and organized user experience so that the online training experience is easy and accessible. It also has lots of marketing and website building tools, as well as a vibrant community of users."

How does it work?

"It's a very substantial tool for building all kinds of online businesses, but most often it's used for online schools and courses. It houses all our needs in one place: mailing lists, marketing email pipelines, special offers, and support for online learning with the ability to track students' progress through a course, as well as assessments."

What should teachers keep in mind?

"This system may be too big and expensive for someone who is only offering public classes. But if you're offering online teacher training, this could be a great tool for you. It's not a streaming service, so we also need to use Zoom to stream the classes and then we'll upload the videos to the platform."

What are the upsides?

"One thing I'm really excited about is Kajabi's potential for growth. Over the years I've found that I eventually outgrow most software that I use, so I was really looking for a system that had a lot of flexibility and active developers who are working to improve the system. I'm hoping I can eventually offer more courses through my platform and house it all there. I also love how simple and clear its design is."

Any challenges to watch out for?

"Well, offering online teacher training is new to me, so I'm just figuring it all out now! It has a monthly fee, so there is a substantial investment and consideration about paying the monthly fees for a long time if I want to keep growing on this platform."

Hot tip:

"Kajabi has a great Facebook user community where many of our questions are already answered. It's a great addition to the regular support."

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $119 a month. (Learn more here.)

To Facilitate Mentorship Sessions & Community Conversations...

Try: WebinarJam

Who’s using it: Barrie Risman, yoga teacher and author of Evolving Your Yoga: 10 Principles for an Enlightened Practice

Barrie Risman, yoga teacher and author, facilitates mentorship sessions and community conversations through WebinarJam. 

How does it work? 

“WebinarJam is a live webinar platform. It offers unlimited webinars, live chat, automated reminders, recordings, a registration page builder, and payment integration.”

What are its benefits?

“It allows for cleaner delivery of live presentations then video-conferencing services like Zoom because you don’t have the distraction of extraneous noise, participants’ cameras, or people coming in and out. It can also handle more participants than many video-conferencing services. There is a solid registration process, and payment integration is easy. You can customize as many email reminders as you want. Events are recorded and can be automatically emailed to participants who miss the live event.”

What should teachers keep in mind?

“It’s a good option for paid classes and content. It’s less efficient for free offerings because of the registration process. However, you always know those who participated because they sign up with their email addresses.”

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Participants can only participate via chat, so one constraint of this platform is that you can’t see people, and there’s limited interaction with your audience.”

Hot tip: 

Professional and enterprise plans include a “Panic Button”—if your connection starts getting sketchy, hit the button and it’ll reboot you and all participants into a fresh room.

Pricing: Basic plan starts at $499 a year. Learn more here.

For No-Fuss Live Classes...

Try: Instagram Live

Who’s using it: Bee Creel, yoga teacher in New York City and co-founder of the wellness community Mood Room.

Yoga teacher Bee Creel invites her students on the mat through scheduled Instagram Live classes and call-outs for Venmo donations 

How does it work?

“I have created a weekly schedule that I publish on my Instagram on Sundays so that people can plan ahead for the week. Then I just set up my phone on a tripod and go live on Instagram. Many of my classes have been donation-based, and I’ve been simply asking students to donate via Venmo @bridget-creel. Venmo is an app that syncs right up to the bank account. It is safe, secure, and easy to use.”

What are the benefits?

“One of the biggest benefits to recording an Instagram Live video is that you can publish the video on your account for 24 hours. If people cannot make it at the time you record it, the class is available for their viewing pleasure for 24 hours.”

Any learnings you want to pass along to teachers?

"Consistency is important, along with making things as 'normal' and routine as possible."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Frustration. We are working with technology, and there are mishaps. My biggest advice is to be gentle with yourself. It is a gift that we are still able to teach and provide content, and your students will show up for you if you do your best!”

Pricing: Instagram is free when you sign up. Venmo takes minimal fees (up to $10) if you request an instant transfer, otherwise the transfer is free. Learn more here.

For DIY Membership Offerings...

Try: Patreon + a video platform like Vimeo or YouTube

Who’s using it: Britt Tagg, yoga teacher

Yoga teacher Britt Tagg created a Patreon to sell her online class recordings, which have to initially be uploaded into a separate video platform, such as Vimeo or YouTube.

How does it work?

“Patreon is a platform that functions similarly to social media, except you can create paid memberships in order for students to access your content. I offer different membership options that make it affordable. The pre-recorded classes vary in length and style and are made available anytime. The various memberships each include different packages and perks.”

What are the benefits?

“You have a platform to create your own business. It's not just for yoga instructors. It's for artists, musicians, cafes, too. You create the content and determine what, when, and how students can access it.

Patreon is pretty user friendly. You create your profile, similar to how you would for other social media outlets. Then you decide what pricing 'tiers' you would like to offer. You can't store videos on Patreon, so you have to upload your video to a third-party platform, like Vimeo or YouTube, and then embed that link into Patreon. There are tons of helpful tutorials as your create your Patreon account. 

Sharing your Patreon on other social media outlets helps spread the word. People pledge money/become patrons and are charged once a month. They can cancel anytime."

Any other useful tips?

“Stay engaged with your patrons. And use other social media outlets to help spread the word. Also, create polls and special offers whenever you can. It keeps patrons interested.”

Any challenges to watch out for? 

"Getting people excited to see you online rather than in person is kind of a challenge."

Pricing: Patreon's Pro plan starts at 8% of your monthly earnings. (Learn more here). Vimeo starts at $7 per month. (Learn more here.) YouTube is free with registration but a Premium plan starts at $11 per month. (Learn more here.)

For All-in-One Virtual Studio Classes & Subscriptions...

Try: Union Fit

Who’s using it: Rina Jakubowicz, yoga teacher and author of The Yoga Mind: 52 Essential Principles of Yoga Philosophy to Deepen Your Practice

Rina Jakubowicz, yoga teacher and author, says that Union Fit feels like an all-in-one virtual yoga studio—all you have to do is schedule your class, show up, and teach.

How does it work?

“It’s like an online yoga studio that in some ways functions similarly to MindBody, in which students sign up for a class, but then they click on it at the time of the class, and wait for the teacher to live stream. It's drawn teachers like Gary Kraftsow, Schuyler Grant, and Shiva Rea. I think it’s eventually going to replace some physical yoga studios." 

What are its benefits?

“It’s a one-stop shop for students to pay and practice. As a teacher, it’s relatively easy to navigate: You can set up one-off or regular classes and workshops, along with membership subscriptions. There’s an option to record classes so they can be played back later to paying customers or seen by members who have an unlimited plan. 

In order to film your classes, teachers use the app Larix Broadcaster on your phone or via OBS: Open Broadcaster Studio application on your computer. You can use a regular mic or noise-canceling AirPods as a microphone for better sound quality. Make sure you have the right setup, which includes visually appealing surroundings and a strong, reliable upload wifi speed.

As a teacher, it automatically records your classes to your library, and you can download it after you’ve taught."

Any challenges to watch out for?

“Sometimes the wifi gives out when the upload speed isn’t strong enough. Also, like all live streaming, technical issues—like with audio and visual continuity—come up, but the team at Union.fit try to assist as much as possible, and are very customer friendly. 

You also can’t see who’s taking class, like you can in Zoom, but there are some pros to that. However, the team at Union.fit is always updating the platform features to be competitive. Bottom line: You could have your own virtual yoga studio and reach hundreds of thousands of students internationally!"

Pricing: Learn more here.

Pro Camera, Audio, and Lighting Tips 

We asked Alia Sebben, co-founder of Fiteo, to serve up some quick how-tos on the gear to invest in and the strategies to employ for making top-notch yoga videos at home or in your studio space. Watch the below for her sage advice and to get started.

Filming Tips for Teaching Yoga Online

Going Digital: Filming Tips for Teaching Yoga Online (; 4:14)

Audio Tips for Teaching Yoga Online

Going Digital: Audio Tips for Teaching Yoga Online (; 4:19)

Lighting Tips for Teaching Yoga Online

Going Digital: Lighting Tips for Teaching Yoga Online (; 4:45)

#sleep sounds #sleep music #white noise app #nature sounds #relaxing sounds #rain sounds for sleeping

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Back in high school I dated this guy for 3 years. We had both lost our virginity to each other and I was his first love and first relationship which is where I think a lot of some issues came from. Though I loved this boyfriend very much, I was with someone before him that I consider my first love but it didn’t work out. Now, I want to say that when I say love, I mean we loved each other as much as two kids from their early to late teens know how to love. From the beginning of our relationship to the bitter end he was a compulsive liar. He lied about everything big and small or would just make ridiculous stories for no reason. He cheated on me emotionally for the first 2.5 years and towards the end I had heard he physically cheated on me. No one really knows if it actually happened or not. Our relationship was pretty messy. He was very controlling (I wasn’t able to talk to any guys, he was always wanting sex, he had all my passwords to everything, always checking my phone) I had nothing to hide so I wasn’t upset that he checked my things but it bugged me there was no trust. I have tried many times to leave this relationship for about a year and every time I would say it’s over he would be hysterical and basically stalk my house until I gave in. He actually was the one to finally call it off after I found out he went to a party and told everyone I was waiting out in the car at said party 😒. We broke up just a few months before graduating and we really didn’t talk at all through that time. A few months after graduation we messaged me on FB if we could talk and he could say bye to me before he left town (he joined the army). I didn’t respond. He messaged me again, a very long paragraph about how he is sorry he messed up and lied and made me look like a fool. Obviously it went more in depth than that since it was very long, if y’all want I can post some pics of the texts. For 6 years he has been messaging me pretty much the same thing. For the first 4 years the messages came very often. There were a lot of “I’m sorry” “I’ve changed/matured” “I love you very much” “I’ve tried to move on but I can’t connect to anyone like I have with you”. I know it sounds like everything an ex boyfriend would say, it probably is only that. The fact that it’s gone on for 6 years and what he has been saying is what makes me think differently now. I am now 23 and he is 24. We’re older and more emotionally mature and have some life experience now that has seemed to help us (individually) with problem solving. I do not hate him or hold a grudge against him like I did a few years ago because I realize we were just kids at the time. The last two years he has backed off on messages and only sends them occasionally to see how I’m doing. His last messages like that I have responded to by explaining to him that I am(was) in a relationship that I am happy in and don’t think it’s right keep up conversations with ex’s. He said he understands and that he could hopefully talk to me again one day. He claims he has worked on himself all these years to be the man I need and deserve, again probably something an ex would say. I’m I being to hard on him? Would even a friendship with this guy be useless? Have/would any of you date a high school boyfriend again? I still haven’t had a conversation or really spoke to him at all or have seen him in all this time. If the opportunity comes up, should I at least have a really conversation with him? Or am I just caught up in the attention I am getting from him that was lacking in my last relationship? via /r/dating_advice

#dating #dating advice #reddit

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Aubrey Mills: The Sprudge Twenty Interview

Aubrey Mills – Dapper & Wise Roasters of Portland, OR (Photo by Graham Doughty)

Our coverage of the Sprudge Twenty interviews presented by Pacific Barista Series continues this week on Sprudge. Read more about the Sprudge Twenty and see all of our interviews here.

Nominated by Tyler Geel

Aubrey Mills is the Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, a coffee roasting company with locations in Beaverton and Portland, Oregon. In her role with the company, Mills has avowedly championed the disparity in cost of production across the specialty coffee chain. She’s made public education her goal, focused on educating the public for the need to pay more for quality coffee and address wage instability for coffee producers. These issues were addressed at a recent forum hosted by La Marzocco USA in Seattle, Washington during a Dapper & Wise cafe residency.

This interview has been lightly edited and condensed.

What issue in coffee do you care about most?

The cost of production crisis weighs heavily on my mind. The first time I heard that many farmers are receiving less money for their green coffee than it costs them to produce was a little over a year ago. I had already been in coffee for four years prior, so finding out that this has been a massive issue for decades was shocking—I felt I should have at least heard about it. It’s not just morally wrong for an industry to be built up on the financial oppression of others, but these are people we call PARTNERS. This doesn’t sound like a partnership to me at all. Even if you look at this issue from a logistical point of view, it’s unwise business for, arguably, the most essential portion of our industry to have the greatest financial insecurity. I know this is common in other industries but I expect better of us in coffee.

What cause or element in coffee drives you?

Coffee is for everyone. I have heard someone say that there is the perfect amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee to bond with someone in conversation. I have no idea if this is scientific fact but I have been in that moment before. If coffee is for everyone and has the ability to facilitate connection then that is something I want to help grow.

What issue in coffee do you think is critically overlooked?

This is a hard question, but I would say that I would like to see more leaders in our industry providing tangible ways for people to be involved in solving issues apart from discussion. I don’t think I am the only one who hears about all of the problems we need to solve but have a hard time of figuring out where to start. It could be as detailed as providing intellectual resources to host an event and raise money for a cause, or it could be simple directions for how to break down these large concepts into conversations that can be had with customers and the public. If people are able to see where they can be useful in a cause and feel empowered to act then I think we will start to see actual change.

What is the quality you like best about coffee?

The smell of coffee is my favorite. Even garbage-tasting coffee usually smells great.

Did you experience a “god shot” or life-changing moment of coffee revelation early in your career?

The first time I tried a naturally processed coffee I was blown away. It was an Ethiopia Yirgacheffe that tasted like a blueberry muffin and I remember asking myself, “If coffee can taste like this, what else don’t I know?”

What is your idea of coffee happiness?

When we work as a fluid team from a place of strength not desperation.

If you could have any job in the coffee industry, what would it be and why?

I don’t have a specific job in mind but I would like to do more things like the panel event I hosted about the cost of production. I loved hearing different perspectives on the same idea and figuring out how to organize that information so the audience could get the most out of it. I am a value-driven person so I love being a part of solving big problems and building meaningful relationships. I don’t think these ideals are specific to a single job and I am starting to feel like the glass ceiling is only in my head.

Who are your coffee heroes?

To spotlight one, Junior’s Roasted Coffee is, in my mind, one of the strongest examples of value continuity in business. Mike & Caryn [Nelson] began Junior’s with the cost of production issue at its center–starting a dialog with customers and staff in every way shape and form. I kid you not, their wifi password is “askmeaboutcostofproduction”. On top of that, they are genuinely kind people who have invested themselves in our Portland community as well. HEROES.

If you could drink coffee with anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Other than my dad, Fred Rogers was my childhood hero. He always kept his values in the forefront of his work and had the ability to address major societal issues in a way that a child could understand. If you haven’t watched his documentary (I recommend it) you’ll see moments of his fury communicated with boldness, compassion, and logic in order to change minds. I’d like to be more like that in my work and relationships.

If you didn’t get bit by the coffee bug, what do you think you’d be doing instead?

I played soccer for a majority of my life and believe in the impact that the teamwork mentality can have on a community and an individual. I would probably be trying to work for Adidas in team-centric programs for local communities.

Do you have any coffee mentors?

Not officially—but I do have the benefit of working closely with some really incredible people. To call out one person in particular, Michael Ryan is one of the wisest and most patient human beings I’ve ever met. I have gone to him countless times to help me brainstorm problems I am trying to solve or personal goals I want to refine. He listens more often than he speaks and when he does—it’s always thoughtful (and usually profound). I likely wouldn’t be looking at coffee as a long-term career choice had it not been for working alongside Michael for the past five years.

What do you wish someone would’ve told you when you were first starting out in coffee?

Don’t wait for permission or dwell on qualifications. 
Honestly, the very event that led me to this questionnaire was an emotional battle for me. I worked my ass off on that event and to understand “cost of production” as an issue but knew I was entirely out of my league to try and communicate its complexities (on stage, while being recorded). But I found a lot of comfort in the fact that it WASN’T ABOUT ME and that I was certainly qualified to ask pre-planned questions to highly intelligent people. All of this to say, I may have started taking risks earlier had I not been silently waiting for someone to give me the nod, and I don’t even know who that person is.

Name three coffee apparatuses you’d take into space with you.

I would take an AeroPress with an Able Brewing disc filter, obviously, because I would love to swim in a room full of thousands of tiny coffee bubbles. My second option would be espresso with a bottomless portafilter. I don’t totally know what would happen but I am trying to find out. My third option is a Voila packet because NASA might actually approve it coming on board.

Best song to brew coffee to:

Gary Clark Jr.’s “When I’m Gone” for a happy morning kind of situation.

Look into the crystal ball—where do you see yourself in 20 years?

I honestly have no clue, but hopefully I am still working with people I love and respect and contributing to something bigger than myself.

What’d you eat for breakfast this morning?

A protein shake. I have two very young dogs to tire out in the morning so the faster I can get calories into my body, the better.

When did you last drink coffee?

8:15 am

What was it?

Drip from the FETCO–Colombia Edilma Piedrahita.

Thank you. 

The Sprudge Twenty is presented by Pacific Barista Series. For a complete list of 2019 Sprudge Twenty honorees please visit sprudge.com/twenty

Zachary Carlsen is a co-founder and editor at Sprudge Media Network. Read more Zachary Carlsen on Sprudge. 

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Aubrey Mills: The Sprudge Twenty Interview

Aubrey Mills – Dapper & Wise Roasters of Portland, OR (Photo by Graham Doughty)

Our coverage of the Sprudge Twenty interviews presented by Pacific Barista Series continues this week on Sprudge. Read more about the Sprudge Twenty and see all of our interviews here.

Nominated by Tyler Geel

Aubrey Mills is the Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, a coffee roasting company with locations in Beaverton and Portland, Oregon. In her role with the company, Mills has avowedly championed the disparity in cost of production across the specialty coffee chain. She’s made public education her goal, focused on educating the public for the need to pay more for quality coffee and address wage instability for coffee producers. These issues were addressed at a recent forum hosted by La Marzocco USA in Seattle, Washington during a Dapper & Wise cafe residency.

This interview has been lightly edited and condensed.

What issue in coffee do you care about most?

The cost of production crisis weighs heavily on my mind. The first time I heard that many farmers are receiving less money for their green coffee than it costs them to produce was a little over a year ago. I had already been in coffee for four years prior, so finding out that this has been a massive issue for decades was shocking—I felt I should have at least heard about it. It’s not just morally wrong for an industry to be built up on the financial oppression of others, but these are people we call PARTNERS. This doesn’t sound like a partnership to me at all. Even if you look at this issue from a logistical point of view, it’s unwise business for, arguably, the most essential portion of our industry to have the greatest financial insecurity. I know this is common in other industries but I expect better of us in coffee.

What cause or element in coffee drives you?

Coffee is for everyone. I have heard someone say that there is the perfect amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee to bond with someone in conversation. I have no idea if this is scientific fact but I have been in that moment before. If coffee is for everyone and has the ability to facilitate connection then that is something I want to help grow.

What issue in coffee do you think is critically overlooked?

This is a hard question, but I would say that I would like to see more leaders in our industry providing tangible ways for people to be involved in solving issues apart from discussion. I don’t think I am the only one who hears about all of the problems we need to solve but have a hard time of figuring out where to start. It could be as detailed as providing intellectual resources to host an event and raise money for a cause, or it could be simple directions for how to break down these large concepts into conversations that can be had with customers and the public. If people are able to see where they can be useful in a cause and feel empowered to act then I think we will start to see actual change.

What is the quality you like best about coffee?

The smell of coffee is my favorite. Even garbage-tasting coffee usually smells great.

Did you experience a “god shot” or life-changing moment of coffee revelation early in your career?

The first time I tried a naturally processed coffee I was blown away. It was an Ethiopia Yirgacheffe that tasted like a blueberry muffin and I remember asking myself, “If coffee can taste like this, what else don’t I know?”

What is your idea of coffee happiness?

When we work as a fluid team from a place of strength not desperation.

If you could have any job in the coffee industry, what would it be and why?

I don’t have a specific job in mind but I would like to do more things like the panel event I hosted about the cost of production. I loved hearing different perspectives on the same idea and figuring out how to organize that information so the audience could get the most out of it. I am a value-driven person so I love being a part of solving big problems and building meaningful relationships. I don’t think these ideals are specific to a single job and I am starting to feel like the glass ceiling is only in my head.

Who are your coffee heroes?

To spotlight one, Junior’s Roasted Coffee is, in my mind, one of the strongest examples of value continuity in business. Mike & Caryn [Nelson] began Junior’s with the cost of production issue at its center–starting a dialog with customers and staff in every way shape and form. I kid you not, their wifi password is “askmeaboutcostofproduction”. On top of that, they are genuinely kind people who have invested themselves in our Portland community as well. HEROES.

If you could drink coffee with anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Other than my dad, Fred Rogers was my childhood hero. He always kept his values in the forefront of his work and had the ability to address major societal issues in a way that a child could understand. If you haven’t watched his documentary (I recommend it) you’ll see moments of his fury communicated with boldness, compassion, and logic in order to change minds. I’d like to be more like that in my work and relationships.

If you didn’t get bit by the coffee bug, what do you think you’d be doing instead?

I played soccer for a majority of my life and believe in the impact that the teamwork mentality can have on a community and an individual. I would probably be trying to work for Adidas in team-centric programs for local communities.

Do you have any coffee mentors?

Not officially—but I do have the benefit of working closely with some really incredible people. To call out one person in particular, Michael Ryan is one of the wisest and most patient human beings I’ve ever met. I have gone to him countless times to help me brainstorm problems I am trying to solve or personal goals I want to refine. He listens more often than he speaks and when he does—it’s always thoughtful (and usually profound). I likely wouldn’t be looking at coffee as a long-term career choice had it not been for working alongside Michael for the past five years.

What do you wish someone would’ve told you when you were first starting out in coffee?

Don’t wait for permission or dwell on qualifications. 
Honestly, the very event that led me to this questionnaire was an emotional battle for me. I worked my ass off on that event and to understand “cost of production” as an issue but knew I was entirely out of my league to try and communicate its complexities (on stage, while being recorded). But I found a lot of comfort in the fact that it WASN’T ABOUT ME and that I was certainly qualified to ask pre-planned questions to highly intelligent people. All of this to say, I may have started taking risks earlier had I not been silently waiting for someone to give me the nod, and I don’t even know who that person is.

Name three coffee apparatuses you’d take into space with you.

I would take an AeroPress with an Able Brewing disc filter, obviously, because I would love to swim in a room full of thousands of tiny coffee bubbles. My second option would be espresso with a bottomless portafilter. I don’t totally know what would happen but I am trying to find out. My third option is a Voila packet because NASA might actually approve it coming on board.

Best song to brew coffee to:

Gary Clark Jr.’s “When I’m Gone” for a happy morning kind of situation.

Look into the crystal ball—where do you see yourself in 20 years?

I honestly have no clue, but hopefully I am still working with people I love and respect and contributing to something bigger than myself.

What’d you eat for breakfast this morning?

A protein shake. I have two very young dogs to tire out in the morning so the faster I can get calories into my body, the better.

When did you last drink coffee?

8:15 am

What was it?

Drip from the FETCO–Colombia Edilma Piedrahita.

Thank you. 

The Sprudge Twenty is presented by Pacific Barista Series. For a complete list of 2019 Sprudge Twenty honorees please visit sprudge.com/twenty

Zachary Carlsen is a co-founder and editor at Sprudge Media Network. Read more Zachary Carlsen on Sprudge. 

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