Which Group Class Gets Your Vote?
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The biggest problem the platform is facing is of course to attract new members, so difficult since the studios reopened after covid. But I don’t see how changing classes or increasing the number of classes would help.
Angela Broadbent I think our issue is product related Angela and not market related. We get a lot of people coming in to try our group classes - and we get them pretty cost effectively. So the important thing is to ensure that the new users have a predictable and good experience. Old communities of course are our life blood - so we gotta take care of the new users without disrupting what is working.
This is the balance we are trying to strike.
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Another problem with the platform is interference. There is sometimes background noise that can be quite distracting. That does not happen all the time, but it does happen enough for me to mention.
Penny Powers Please give me some examples. We actually now have some tech solutions for this. kuldeep please respond!
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Yin Yoga is my favorite class because of Anneliese’s various techniques such as her knowledge on the asanas, oils and meridians to assist that she brings to the class. I’ve been taking this class for 5-years now and have noticed the calm that it brings to my body and the positve changes over the years. Annelise is a very skilled & knowledgeable teacher who openly shares with her students. She gives several options on the asanas based on how your body is feeling that day and takes feedback well. Hands down her class has improved and enhanced my practice on the mat.
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tell us why you love it, and drop your secret must-try class recommendations in the comments so others can discover them too.
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Anirudh One of the most helpful classes I have taken this year is Yin Yoga for Rejuvenation taught by Annelise. What I love most about her class is that she combines physical, spiritual, and emotional help. She explains things so well, offers multiple, multiple ways to accommodate each pose, and generally just has such a positive, encouraging spirit that it is contagious.
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Another problem with the platform is interference. There is sometimes background noise that can be quite distracting. That does not happen all the time, but it does happen enough for me to mention.
Penny Powers thanks for bringing this up, we will check on background noise cancellation setup on our teacher’s end.
Could you please share which classes you have faced this issue with?
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Angela Broadbent I think our issue is product related Angela and not market related. We get a lot of people coming in to try our group classes - and we get them pretty cost effectively. So the important thing is to ensure that the new users have a predictable and good experience. Old communities of course are our life blood - so we gotta take care of the new users without disrupting what is working.
This is the balance we are trying to strike.
Jitendra Gupta I am also wondering whether you send a brief email survey to students who leave the platform to establish why they left, with options to tick regarding their reason for leaving eg no longer practicing yoga/ now practicing live in studio/ joining another online platform/ dissatisfied with classes/ other reason please specify. I think this could be quite insightful.
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Yin Yoga for a Rejuvenated Body with Annelise Piers has been my favorite class since 2020. It is not too strenuous, but is challenging both mentally and physically. Annelise gets to know the specific needs of her clients’ bodies and offers tips to deal with specific issues in a manageable way. I really appreciate the various poses offered to deal with specific regions of the body. Annelise’s teaching style is inclusive, approachable, friendly, genuine, and caring. The class helps me with mental and physical issues. My osteopath can always tell if I have missed a class!
Annelise is constantly studying and sharing her new learning with her class, adding value to her already extensive knowledge. Her classes are well-planned and linked thematically, a feature I appreciate and admire.
Yin yoga with Annelise has helped me immensely with my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. -
Jitendra Gupta I am also wondering whether you send a brief email survey to students who leave the platform to establish why they left, with options to tick regarding their reason for leaving eg no longer practicing yoga/ now practicing live in studio/ joining another online platform/ dissatisfied with classes/ other reason please specify. I think this could be quite insightful.
Angela Broadbent We have it - the most common reason is that they are too busy - not practicing enough - Right? Anil
The important question though is why did someone not signup and I think the most common feedback there was that they did not have a good first experience or the class time did not work (this is for group classes)
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Angela Broadbent We have it - the most common reason is that they are too busy - not practicing enough - Right? Anil
The important question though is why did someone not signup and I think the most common feedback there was that they did not have a good first experience or the class time did not work (this is for group classes)
Jitendra Gupta That’s so sad that people leave because they say they can’t make time. They don’t even have to go anywhere or get ready - it’s literally only an hour a day. If people prioritised their exercise the NHS wouldn’t be in the mess it’s in. And then they’ll be complaining about waiting lists when they haven’t helped themselves.
Maybe you should particularly target old people like me who are retired and therefore have plenty of time and can attend classes anytime. -
I’ve been practicing with Gomati for over two years now, and during this time I’ve gained tremendous confidence from her guidance. She consistently helps me refine my asanas and posture, which has made a big difference in my practice. Her classes are thoughtfully structured, with a wonderful flow that leaves me feeling both satisfied and joyful. It’s rewarding to see how far I’ve come in being able to attempt and hold some of the more challenging yoga poses. Gomati also encourages us to continue practicing at home, often sharing simple, practical tips that make it easier to stay consistent.
I truly appreciate her dedication, commitment and fervor !
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Yoga for hormonal balance is my favorite class. Gomatiji is an excellent teacher.
