Category: #chairyogafitness

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

Yoga in Jefferson Mid-County, Texas. Nederland, Port Neches, Port Arthur, Tx.

Yoga in Nederland, Port Neches, Groves, Port Arthur, Tx. Jefferson Mid-County

Got your yoga classes and locations listed here!  My classes and schedule don’t fit everyone’s schedule, so I thought I’d list out all the yoga that I know of here in Mid-County. (Beaumont &  Orange listings at the end of this post.)  Winter/Spring 2024.

Wednesdays: 1 PM CT.  Free Yoga on Veterans Yoga Project Online Yoga Studio.  Taught by local teacher, Gail Pickens-Barger.   A Beginners’ Gentle Yoga for low back care class.  Great for beginners and those with back challenges.  Link below for getting a free account, then book the class. https://veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes

Wednesdays and Fridays: 11:00 AM at Lakeside Best Years Senior Center. 

  • Chair Tai Chi with a Splash of Chair Yoga – 45 minute class.   11 AM Free for Beaumont residents, come a bit early if you are not a member of the center, to register.  $4 fee for non-residents, and come a bit early to register.  No equipment needed, grab a chair!
  • Beginners Yoga – 60 minute class.  10:30 AM Free for Beaumont residents, come a bit early if you are not a member of the center, to register.  $4 fee for non-residents, and come a bit early to register.   Bring a yoga mat, or grab one of Lakesides.  Additionally go to the equipment closet and grab a yoga strap and yoga block.  You can also do the class seated on the chair!  

Nederland, Texas

YogaKiddos with Gail, at Wesley UMC in Nederland, Texas.
YogaKiddos with Gail, at Wesley UMC in Nederland, Texas.
YogaKiddos with Gail, at Wesley UMC in Nederland, Texas.

Yoga Private lessons available
upon request
409-727-3177
yogawithgaileee@gmail.com
https://yogawithgaileee.com

Exygon Health and Fitness 
1001 Nederland Avenue, Ned. Tx
409-729-2592
Bring a yoga mat. $15 drop-in fee, included with monthly membership.
http://exygon.com/

PowerHouse Gym in Port Neches
Monday & Wednesday 6:30 PM $10 drop-in fee, comes with membership
Hatha Yoga Class

 

YMCA of Port Arthur 
6760 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Tx 77642
409-962-6644
Yoga Tuesday/Thursday at 10:00 AM
Friday – 10:00 AM  – SilverSneakers YogaStretch
$15 drop-in fee, included with monthly membership
http://ymcasetx.org/health-well-being-fitness/

Farmers Market in Port Neches, Texas.  Sarah teaches a donation class on those Saturdays when there 

Individuals:

Gail Pickens-Barger – Private Yoga instruction in your home or place of business, 409-727-3177 or Contact Gail

SETX (Southeast Texas) Yoga for Veterans

Benefits of a Green Chair Yoga

Adaptive Chair Yoga. Chair yoga is for anyone who has ever hesitated to try yoga because of the challenge of getting down onto the floor or doing standing poses. Yoga with Gail
Adaptive Chair Yoga. Chair yoga is for anyone who has ever hesitated to try yoga because of the challenge of getting down onto the floor or doing standing poses. Yoga with Gail. Down Dog bending knees, then straightening, Pyramid/Warrior I Legs, Plank, Lunge, Up dog, Roll back to Down Dog, then Revolved Balanced Twist. Variety of yoga poses using the chair as yoga gear.

Green Chair Yoga with Gail. Adapting yoga poses to the chair, so that if you are unable to get up and off the floor, you can still do a great yoga practice. 

Adaptive Chair Yoga. Chair yoga is for anyone who has ever hesitated to try yoga because of the challenge of getting down onto the floor or doing standing poses. Yoga with Gail
Adaptive Chair Yoga. Chair yoga is for anyone who has ever hesitated to try yoga because of the challenge of getting down onto the floor or doing standing poses. Yoga with Gail
Chair Yoga in the park. Green with benefits of regular yoga class, done seated or using the chair as a prop.
Chair Yoga in the park. Green with benefits of regular yoga class, done seated or using the chair as a prop.
Adaptive Chair Yoga. Chair yoga is for anyone who has ever hesitated to try yoga because of the challenge of getting down onto the floor or doing standing poses. Yoga with Gail
Adaptive Chair Yoga. Chair yoga is for anyone who has ever hesitated to try yoga because of the challenge of getting down onto the floor or doing standing poses. Yoga with Gail
Next Online Free Yoga class – Click to get a “free” mindbody account from Veterans Yoga Project, then “book” my class on Wednesdays at 1 PM Central Time. Video Library access available

Gail Pickens-Barger Yoga Teaching Schedule

Gail's Yoga Teaching Schedule, online and in-person classes.
Gail’s Yoga Teaching Schedule, online and in-person classes.

Needing back pain relief?  I have two in-person classes, and one weekly online class to start you down the path of pain relief.

Student Testimonials

Health Benefits of Yoga

Gail's Yoga Teaching Schedule, online and in-person classes.
Gail’s Yoga Teaching Schedule, online and in-person classes.
Join Gail for Yoga & Chair Tai Chi at Beaumont Texas's Lakeside Center!
Join Gail for Yoga & Chair Tai Chi at Beaumont Texas’s Lakeside Center! 🧘_♀️ (3)
  • Questions?  Call Gail Pickens-Barger at 409-727-3177  Leave a message, this is a landline.

#VYPfamily #vetgratitude #prayergardenyoga #outdooryoga

Salute to the Sun. Sun Salutations in Nederland Beaumont Texas. Yoga for Beginners

Salute to the Sun. Sun Salutations in Nederland Beaumont Texas. Yoga for Beginners

Salute to the Sun Yoga Flow sequence. Yoga Teacher Gail Pickens-Barger suggests keeping your yoga poses between the easy and the ouch! Over 19 years of teaching experience. Please print out for your future reference. Call Gail at 409-727-3177 on your yoga questions.

I was a presenter in a local health fair, and this was one of my poster sessions. Using the YogaFit Kids Cards, I am demonstrating the Salute to the Sun yoga sequence. Very common sequence that you will see in group yoga classes. Not all instructors teach the sequence in this manner. Available for demonstrations for clubs and organizations. Call Gail Pickens-Barger at 409-727-3177, leave voice message if I an unable to take your call.

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The sequence of poses for the salute to the sun with additionally demonstrating Warrior I, Reverse Warrior and Side Angle Pose.  All done at the Beginner Level to help you toward your wellness goals.  Even on the chair, there are Advance, Intermediate and Beginning versions of poses.

Call Gail Pickens-Barger, Yoga Teacher.

If you don’t like my classes, or the fit isn’t just right, I will find you a class or teacher to help you on your path to your wellness goals.  409-727-3177.  Please leave a voice message, if I am unable to immediately get to your telephone call.  Thank you!