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GAIL PICKENS-BARGER -Yoga Teacher in Nederland, Texas

If you want the details about how I got started and the benefits, scroll on down.

What I want you to do though is explore my site to see about yoga:

Yoga Sleep Method to get better quality sleep, ease pain, lessen stress:
Benefits of Yogic Sleep Method (Yoga Nidra)
Transformational Sleep
15 reasons to start or re-start your regular yoga practice!
Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care
I really don’t know much about yoga, do you have a Frequently Asked Questions post about Yoga? (Yes!)

This will get you started! Love to hear from you! Contact me

The Basics then? * Lessen Back Pain * Lower Stress * Lose Weight * Increase Flexibility * Build Bone Mass * Ease Pregnancy Challenges. * Better Balance * Gain Strength.

More About Me? I was practicing yoga poses during my first pregnancy, over 25 years ago. Yoga helped me tremendously in dealing with some rather challenging natural childbirths. Since then my interest in Yoga restarted after I retired from Information Technology at DuPont.

I’ve done all the workouts, Jazzercise, Step Aerobics, Karate, Weight Lifting, Hi-Low, Power Walking, Dance Fitness–and more! While all those exercise formats are great, I keep coming back to yoga to help me feel more balanced, calm, lessening aches and pains, and keeping my muscles and bones in tip-top shape. Since 2001 – I’ve taught over 3000 teaching hours on the yoga mat and 18 years of teaching experience.

What my clients tell me:

They feel less stressed after a yoga session.
Their back pain and sciatica challenges have been reduced.
Yoga breathing techniques helped one client lessen her anxiety during her dentist visits, and was able to limit the novocaine shots during her dental work….with her breathing!
Private client was able to build her strength through her sessions with me.

I find that there are very few beginner yoga classes, offered in my community. The yoga that I teach help you become familiar with the majority of the yoga poses that you’d encounter in yoga classes. I do like to have fun in class (because if I can get you laughing, then you’ll get those “good feeling” endorphins a going in your brain) and give you a good workout and a great relaxation at the end of class. Something that your body will say, “Ahhhh!” right after your mind has chilled out!

PLUS, if your schedule and my style of yoga does not match up with you, I keep up to date with who teaches what style of yoga in the area. Then I can refer you onto the other awesome instructors in our Golden Triangle Area. Including Bridge City, Orange, Vidor, Beaumont, Sour Lake, Port Arthur, Port Neches, Nederland, Groves, and even Crystal Beach!

Styles of yoga that I currently teach are:

New to Yoga – Beginners (I love beginners!!!)
Private lessons (Great for Beginners or working on a challenge – Osteoporosis, Anxiety, Range of motion challenges, Developing a Regular Practice, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis)
Children, Tweens & Teen
Chair Yoga, seated or using the chair as a prop
Cross training for the Athlete
Stress Reduction & Meditation

snake — Doing “Snake” pose with the YogaKiddos!

greenyoga2 — #ChairYogaFitness Poses = Yoga + Chair = Big Time Fun!

* Lessen Back Pain

* Lower Stress

* Lose Weight

* Increase Flexibility.

* Build Bone Mass

* Ease Pregnancy Challenges.

* Better Balance

* Gain Strength.

Through Private One on One Yoga Lessons.

Inquiries: Call (not text) 409-727-3177, leave a message.

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Yoga Frequently Asked Questions – by Gail Pickens-Barger

Frequently Asked Questions about Yoga

Question: Do I have to tie myself in a knot to do Yoga? Answer: Certainly no. The goal of Yoga , is not to do the head stand or the lotus pose but to “Quiet the distractions of the mind.” Something that most Westerners could certainly benefit from. The Yoga poses that you use should be selected to fit your individual needs based on your physical and mental condition , as well as your age.

Question: What are some of the benefits of Yoga? Answer: Perhaps the first and most profound benefit that most Westerners notice is stress reduction. The next benefit that all physicians support is circulation. Although Hatha Yoga does improve your flexibility, most people are not aware that Yoga poses are also good for strength. The whole idea is a balance of strength and flexibility. Once the system comes closer to balance, most practitioners notice an increase in vitality and an overall sense of well-being. The benefits of Yoga do not occur overnight but the results are lasting.

Question: Is Yoga safe? Answer: In most cases yes. However, if you select the wrong level of difficulty in a large group class and have some physical limitations, you could have some problems. It is very important to be sure you are in the right class and inform the instructor of any potential problems. Look for Beginners classes and private instruction, and chair yoga classes and private instruction.

Question: How do I find the right place to take a Yoga class? Answer: Since the Golden Triangle has so many places that teach Yoga, it is advisable to try and compare several places. Most important is, which place has the overall environment that makes you feel most comfortable. There are currently no city, state or federal guidelines for Yoga. There is a very wide spectrum of environments in Yoga classes. It is almost amusing. The biggest differences are between the physical difficulty levels of the classes. You need to decide if you want your Yoga class to be a work-out, and work-in, or some where in-between. A good Yoga class should incorporate the concept of body, breath and mind. In no case should you allow someone to push or intimidate you into doing something that does not feel intuitively right. I have a list of other yoga classes in the area. You may contact me for the list at yogawithgaileee@gmail.com.

Question: How often should I go to a Yoga class? Answer: Ideally, at least two or three times per week. Some people keep their life on track and make some progress by coming once a week, and many people get really motivated by Yoga and come everyday. It depends on the individual and his or her needs.

Question: Is Yoga Co-ed? Answer: Yes, on the average there are more women in Yoga classes than men; however, some of the more physical Yoga classes have an almost equal ratio.

Question: How much does Yoga cost? Answer: The least expensive Yoga classes are available at adult schools and community centers. In the Golden Triangle area, as low as $5 - $10, $14, $25 per class in a course. Or, your health club may include Yoga in the package. However, most Yoga centers average around $10 - $20 a class in a series. A one-time drop-in fee varies widely. Many schools offer the first class free, some charge up to $25. You can do research by using the internet and the phone.

Question: What do you wear to a Yoga class? Answer: There is a wide variety of clothing worn in Yoga classes, depending on how physical the class is and the temperature of the room. Women often wear leotards, shorts or sweats. Men often wear shorts or sweats. However, Yoga clothing, like that of other fitness classes, is also a personal expression.

Question: How long should a Yoga class be? Answer: The length of a Yoga class varies from 45 minutes to one and a half hours. Health clubs and corporate classes are usually close to one hour.

Question: What is Yoga? Answer: Yoga is a profound system of holistic health which originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It was first put into written form as the Yoga Sutra. The author was Patanjali (pronounced pa-tan-ja-li). Since the original work was in Sanskrit, there are many translations and interpretations. Yoga is defined in the sutras as having eight limbs or branches. It is the third limb “Asana” (pronounced a-sana-a), which refers to postures or Yoga poses that most people perceive as Yoga. The study of asana and physical culture is called Hatha Yoga, (pronounced Ha-ta with a soft T). There are possibly more people doing Hatha Yoga now in the state of California than in the entire country of India.

Question: What is Yoga Therapy? Answer: A simple answer is that Yoga Therapy is usually offered one on one for people that are not able to participate in a regular group class. Some of the many ailments successfully treated with Yoga Therapy are: lower and upper back problems, hypertension and heart disease, asthma and diabetes. I teach yoga for those with Osteopenia / Osteoporosis, Low Back Challenges, Yoga for Better Sleep.

Contact Gail Pickens-Barger at (409) 727-3177, leave a voice message if I am unable to take your call. Additionally you may email me at: YogaWithGaileee@gmail.com

GAIL PICKENS-BARGER -Yoga Teacher in Nederland, Texas

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