Department of Veterans Affairs relays news about Veterans Yoga Project Online and In-Person Classes

Why Yoga for Veterans
Why Yoga for Veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs relays in its latest email newsletter about the Yoga Classes and Resources available to Veterans and families. Veterans Yoga Project Online and In-Person classes.

https://news.va.gov/119133/veterans-yoga-project-free-yoga-for-veterans/

Balanced Rock at Big Bend National Park

The Balanced Rock at Big Bend National Park.  Well worth the trek!

Balanced Rock at Big Bend National Park.

Bit of a hike with walking sticks.

Had a bit of hip/back pain, but well worth the journey. Of course, going up was easier than coming down!

During spring break a few years back, we booked so late, we had to stay in Marfa, Texas. Which turned out to be delightful! 

I told everyone to grab a chair.  We are doing seated warrior II yoga posture.  Great for bone building, increasing range of motion in both arms, hips, plus with intention, strengthening shoulders and upper back muscles.

What journeys are you doing for self-discovery, and self-help? Why not try a yoga class? I teach an in-person class on Fridays at LakeSide Event Center in Beaumont Texas. Pretty nice price point too. Only $4 if you are a non-resident of Beaumont. I have several of my students follow me from Jefferson Mid-County come to this class.

A wonderful facility. Clean, and spacious, with a skate park, and a neat lake to stroll around.

Plus the beginners class I teach is an adaptive yoga class. If you need to stay seated, I give you all the poses seated on the chair or standing behind a chair. I also teach you how to get down to the floor with the chair, and get back up off the floor with the chair. This class is geared towards beginners.

I occasionally either at the beginning of class or afterward do an indoor walking short workout, that folks seem to like. And if you laugh at my jokes, we sometimes do a seated cardio dance fitness routine. Y’all just need to check it out!

#balancedrock #stonegate #bigbendnationalpark

Help relieve your back pain with these top 5 yoga poses

I’ve got a short list of the Top 5 things you can do – to ease back pain – It’s Yoga.

This is just a short list. Work with me to find your easing of back pain solution with a gentle yoga class for healthy back’s class! Gail Pickens-Barger, ERYT200, RYT500, NACYT, Get Fit Where You Sit Chair Yoga Fitness Instructor 409-727-3177

Contact Me to help you find a solution to easing your back pain. It’s Yoga! Gail Pickens-Barger 409-727-3177.

Sign up for a Free Yoga Class for Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care on Mindbody Online through the Veterans Yoga Project. It’s Free!

Wednesdays at 1 PM CST Time.

Inspirational Quotes

Inspirational Quotes

May you be happy.
May you be peaceful.
May you be free from suffering.

May no harm come to you.
May no problems come to you.
May you always meet with success.

May you have the wisdom, courage and understanding to meet and overcome the inevitable difficulties in life.
Art is so immersive and inspirational. Check out the new museum in Houston, Texas
Pod at Lotus Festival
There is no past.
Come back to this moment.
Right Here Right Now
b r e a t h e
Meditate on what is
Just be present
Gail’s Photography – Yoga with Gail social media specialist

Today you are completely,
100%, indefatigably (look it up)
focussed on your breath. Imagine the feeling . . . by the seashore, in the woods, on a mountaintop breathing in the crystal clear air.
Delighting in a long slow breathe,
“drinking in” the Divine
all day long . . .

while enjoying the scenery (your life). I am now breathing fully and freely.
I am now breathing fully and freely.
I am now breathing fully and freely.
#fb #inspirationalquotes #justbreathe #lovewhatido #yogawithgaileee #yogawithgail 
Be Present with Every Person You Meet Today.

Gail Pickens-Barger Yoga Teaching Schedule

Mondays at 6:25 PM Central Time at Wesley UMC’s Prayer Garden video!

3515 Helena Avenue, Nederland, Texas. Held in the prayer garden.  Moved to the church gym, when rain or squishy ground occurs.

Call Gail 409-727-3177 on additional questions

Student Testimonials

Health Benefits of Yoga

COMING SOON – SETX Yoga for Veterans – starting on Tuesdays at 6 PM.  Rotated through three different locations:  Wesley UMC in Nederland, Texas. Clifton Steamboat Museum in Beaumont Texas and Bridgepoint Fellowship Church in Bridge City, Texas.

  • Questions?  Call Gail Pickens-Barger at 409-727-3177  Leave a message, this is a landline.
  • Need a Reminder?  Text @yogacla to 81010 to get reminders!
Mondays at 6:25 PM CST – In Person Yoga Class or Video Class with
Gail Pickens-Barger.

#VYPfamily #vetgratitude #prayergardenyoga #outdooryoga