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GAIL PICKENS-BARGER -Yoga & Chair Tai Chi Teacher in Southeast, Texas

Gail Pickens-Barger is a seasoned yoga instructor based in Southeast Texas, renowned for her adaptive and inclusive teaching approach. She specializes in chair yoga, chair Tai Chi, and gentle movement practices tailored for older adults, individuals with chronic pain, and those seeking accessible fitness options. With over two decades of teaching experience, Gail offers both in-person and online classes, emphasizing mindful movement, flexibility, and overall well-being.(Log in or sign up to view, Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Chair Yoga & Chair Tai Chi: Gail leads seated classes that incorporate elements of Yang Style Tai Chi, Shaolin muscle and sinew exercises, qigong techniques, and acupressure. These sessions aim to enhance flexibility, reduce chronic pain, and improve posture and balance. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)
• Adaptive Yoga for Specific Needs: She provides specialized classes for individuals with low back pain, multiple sclerosis, and those recovering from heart conditions or managing pacemakers. Her classes are designed to be accessible, often utilizing props like chairs, yoga straps, and blocks. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)
• Community Engagement: Gail actively participates in initiatives like Kids Yoga Day, promoting yoga among children globally. She also moderates a Facebook group focused on yoga practices for individuals with pacemakers and ICDs. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

Class Offerings:

• In-Person Classes: Held at the Lakeside Center in Beaumont, Texas, Gail offers Chair Tai Chi and gentle yoga sessions. These classes are designed for beginners and seniors, with modifications available to accommodate various abilities. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)
• Online Classes: Gail teaches free online classes through the Veterans Yoga Project, including Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care and Chair Tai Chi. These sessions are accessible to a wide audience and can be joined via the project’s online platform. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

For more information on her classes and to join upcoming sessions, you can visit her website: Yoga with Gail.

Gail Pickens-Barger is a yoga teacher with over two decades of teaching experience. 

 

Gail Pickens-Barger serves as a yoga instructor for the Veterans Yoga Project (VYP), offering specialized classes aimed at supporting veterans’ physical and mental well-being. Her contributions include:

1. Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care

Gail leads a weekly 60-minute class focused on alleviating low back pain. The sessions incorporate:

• Breathing techniques
• Mindful movement
• Meditation
• Guided rest and relaxation
• Gratitude practices (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail, Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail, Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail, Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

These classes are designed to be accessible for beginners and can be performed seated in a chair or on a yoga mat. Participants are encouraged to have props like a yoga strap, block, and blanket to enhance their practice. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail, Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

2. Chair Tai Chi

Offered on alternating weeks, this 45-minute class blends Yang Style Tai Chi with Shaolin muscle and sinew exercises, qigong techniques, acupressure point stimulation, and guided relaxation. It’s tailored for individuals with chronic pain, aiming to improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

3. Yoga Nidra Meditation

Gail also teaches Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice that promotes deep relaxation. This practice has been reported to help with insomnia, anxiety, chronic pain, and stress, making it a valuable tool for veterans seeking restorative rest. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

All of Gail’s classes for the Veterans Yoga Project are free and accessible online. Veterans can create an account and book classes through the VYP online yoga studio at veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes. She also offers in-person sessions at the Lakeside Center in Beaumont, Texas. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail, Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

Participants have shared positive feedback about Gail’s classes, noting significant improvements in managing back pain and enhancing overall well-being. (Yoga / Chair Tai Chi with Gail)

For more information about her classes and to join upcoming sessions, you can visit her website: Yoga with Gail.