Wow – Active Aging – Active Older Adult – Yoga – Chair Yoga – Chair Tai Chi – Chair Yoga Dance
Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care with Gail Pickens-Barger
Yoga classes geared for those actively aging!
Seated Chair Yoga. Using gear such as yoga straps, blocks, chairs and mats to build bones by actively engaging large muscle groups.
Lessen stiffness & knee pain with guided Chair Tai Chi Classes with Gail
In-Person Classes: Wednesdays – Chair Tai Chi with a splash of Yoga at Lakeside Center, 150 Magnolia Street, Beaumont, Texas. $4 for non-residents of Beaumont, free for Beaumont residents. Class starts at 11:00 AM. Come a bit early to grab a chair, or have one of us get you a chair.
Fridays – Yoga – may be done entirely seated, or on the yoga mat, or standing behind the chair for support. Lakeside Center, 150 Magnolia Street, Beaumont, Texas. $4 for non-residents of Beaumont, free for Beaumont residents. Class starts at 10:30 AM. Come a bit early to place down your yoga mat, grab a chair, yoga strap and block. Please bring your own personal yoga mat. All other gear provided.
Online Classes: Wednesdays at 1 PM Central Time (think Texas). Held on Veterans Yoga Project Online yoga studio. Free. All are welcomed. https://veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes to create an account and then book a class. There’s also an app for that. Download from Apple or Andriod onto your phone. Create and account, book a class! Come a bit early to class to say “Hi” before we get started.
The online class can also be done either seated on the chair, or on the yoga mat. I do have some folks who do the class on the couch or their bed. This class is geared to lessen back pain.
How Yoga Can Help VeteransLow Back Care Yoga on Veterans Yoga Project Online Yoga Studio with Gail P-B. Wednesdays Classes are now at 1 PM Central TIme.
45-60 Minute Yoga Classes for Beginners and Those with Back Challenges
Yoga classes spanning 45 to 60 minutes are particularly beneficial for beginners as well as individuals dealing with back challenges and chronic pain. The duration provides ample time for gentle warm-up exercises, foundational yoga poses, and a rejuvenating relaxation period. This allows participants to gradually build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness while also catering to the specific needs of those with back issues and chronic pain.
Testimonial for Yoga for Low Back Pain Class
One of the Veterans participating in the Veteran’s Yoga Project shared the following feedback about the class:
“I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the Yoga for Low Back Pain class led by Gail Pickens-Barger. The sessions have been instrumental in alleviating my discomfort and improving my overall well-being. I highly recommend this class to fellow Veterans struggling with similar issues.”
This testimonial highlights the positive impact of the class on the participant’s physical and mental health, showcasing the value of the Yoga for Low Back Pain program.
The Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care class that I teach for the Veterans Yoga Project, helps to lower the pain levels of back pain.
In-person classes at Lakeside Event Center in Beaumont Texas. Fridays at 10:30 AM
Gail talking. “Hey Don, welcome back! Hope this helped you! Let me know!” Don – Veteran “Yes it always helps! I’m similar to you: chronic back pain for 20-30 years, and since I started doing yoga in Tucson and more recently on-line, my back is much better. Not completely gone, but a heck of a lot better!”
Doesn’t get much better than that!
Now online through VYP-Classes Online weekly at 1:00 PM CST on Wednesdays.
Yoga Nidra Meditation for Sleep, Pain Relief, and Stress Reduction
Yoga Nidra is a powerful meditation practice that can help ease you into sleep, alleviate chronic pain, and reduce stress. By guiding your mind and body into a state of deep relaxation, Yoga Nidra can promote healing and rejuvenation. Whether you are seeking relief from physical discomfort or looking to unwind from the day’s stress, this ancient meditation technique can support your well-being.
Yoga Nidra for better sleep.
Sample of Yoga for Back Relief Classes that I teach
What gear do I need for Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care Classes?
Just some ideas of the gear one can buy, or find items in your home to use for Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care Class!
What people are saying about the online yoga classes with Gail!
Online Classes with Gail Pickens-Barger. Now Online in the Zoom Yoga Room with Gail
One Last Thing… Be sure to wear either layer for your top or a form-fitting top. We do a pose in our Beginners Yoga class called, Downward Facing Dog. You basically look like an “Upside Down” Letter, “V”, and sometimes shirts will ride up your backside! Whoops! Here’s my young daughter demonstrating!
PRIVATE YOGA LESSONS – One-on-One Lessons.
These are to be held online. In either Mid-County or Beaumont Texas. Please call 409-727-3177 for additional inquiries.
Yoga for Back Pain Relief, Chronic or Recurring Back Pain (shhhh, it’s yoga!)
Relief for Chronic or Recurring Back Pain (shhhh, it’s yoga!)
Instant Stress Eraser The economy is in the dumps. Gas prices continue to shoot upwards.
It’s winter. It used to be vacation time. If only you can take a vacation from stress.
Now you can. Right now while you read this post.
Sit up straight and take a deeper breathe than you normally do. Hold it for a second or two, and let the air out with a sigh. Go ahead. No one will notice.
Now, do it again. Take a deeper breathe than before. Hold it for a moment or two and just… let … it … go.
Most people tend to breathe very shallow in their chest. Shallow breathing promotes stress and tension. Deep breathing melts it away.
In a few minutes of deep breathing, you can actually eliminate all stress and tension, lower your blood pressure, and instantly gain a lot more positive attitude.
My name is Gail Pickens-Barger and I teach yoga Online/In-Person and Classes on YouTube. Forget what you’ve heard about yoga. You do not have to twist yourself into a pretzel to do yoga. It’s for everyone. Whether you are in shape or not.
And the benefits are immediate.
It’s winter so this is the best time to get started eliminating your stress with yoga.
Check out my latest beginner yoga video on YouTube:
Get back pain relief through gentle yoga with Gail P-b.
Yoga for Back Pain | Best Movements for Back Pain Relief | Beginners Yoga class with Gail P-B.
I teach for Veterans Yoga Project (VYP)in their Online Yoga Studio. One of the more popular classes for folks that have some issues with their back tissues is the Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care Class, hosted on VYP online yoga studio.
I teach this class at 12:30 Central Time (think Texas). A sixty-minute class on Wednesdays It is geared towards beginners, and I also give alternative yoga postures for those of us, who do not wish to get down to the floor–so keep your chair handy!
Gear you’ll need for this class is a block, a strap, and having a chair, and blanket it nice too. Don’t forget your yoga mat, if you have a slippery floor surface!
Gear for Healthy Backs Beginner Yoga Class with Gail
Typically we start out on our backs or seated on the chair for those of you who want this option.
What we do in class
Breathing
Mindful Movement
Meditation
Guided Rest & Relaxation
Gratitude Practice
I hope to see you in class! Here’s the link to get a free account and then book a free yoga class
Discover how to ease back pain with beginners gentle yoga with Veterans Yoga Project Teacher, Gail Pickens-Barger.
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