Tag: Veterans Yoga Project

Sharing and oldie but a goodie. Gentle Yoga for low back care 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
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

https://veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes

Ease back challenges with gentle beginners yoga with Gail

Discover how to ease back pain with beginners gentle yoga with Veterans Yoga Project Teacher, Gail Pickens-Barger.

Low Back Care Yoga on Veterans Yoga Project Online Yoga Studio with Gail P-B.
Low Back Care Yoga on Veterans Yoga Project Online Yoga Studio with Gail P-B. Wednesdays 12:30 PM CT
Benefits of a Regular yoga practice. On the chair or using a floor mat!
Benefits of a Regular yoga practice. On the chair or using a floor mat!
Yoga Benefits - Reasons to do Yoga!
Yoga Benefits – Reasons to do Yoga!

Grab an online account.

Book a class.

Online Yoga Studio at Veterans Yoga Project on Wellness Living Studio Platform.

Nidra sleep? Add Yoga Nidra Practices to your nightly routine.

Nidra sleep? Add these Yoga Nidra practices to your nightly routine!

30 Minute Yoga Nidra Guided Rest & Relaxation Meditation Practice with Veterans Yoga Project Yoga Teacher, Gail Pickens-Barger.
30 Minute Yoga Nidra Guided Rest & Relaxation Meditation Practice with Veterans Yoga Project Yoga Teacher, Gail Pickens-Barger. #vypfamily #vypyogateacher

Benefits of Yoga Nidra.

Great for Beginners to meditate, those of us needing guided rest for better sleep, easing of pain, and more.

So just to provide a little bit of context, and a little bit of predictability, our Yoga Nidra or our Guided Rest Practice is a form of guided meditation. Still, there is nothing for you to do, except to listen and follow the guidance of the teacher’s voice.

Aside from being relaxing, restorative, and restful, studies have shown that yoga Nidra can also:

  • ease insomnia
  • decrease anxiety
  • alleviate stress
  • reduce PTSD, chronic pain, and chemical dependency
  • heighten awareness and focus
  • transform negative habits, behaviors, and ways of thinking
  • foster feelings of peace, calm, and clarity
  • reduce stress
  • improve sleep
  • help heal trauma
  • reduce chronic pain
  • plant seeds for future growth

Create an account and book a class on Veterans Yoga Project Online Yoga Studio.

Playlists:
Yoga Nidra Meditation Videos:

Yoga Nidra Practices from VYP Yoga Teacher Gail P-B.

Rain Sounds for Sleeping Videos:

Rain sounds to ease into slumber

Easing into sleep with Soothing Rain Videos and Yoga Nidra Meditation Practices:

Both Rain and Yoga Nidra Practices playlist

Yoga Nidra Series for October

Need Yoga Nidra Resources? I have three Yoga Nidra’s to put onto your playlist. Enjoy

October I Yoga Nidra – 43 Minutes
https://youtu.be/jOcW1yPoyP8

Yoga Nidra Practices to ease anxiety, lessen stress, reduce chronic pain and ease into slumber.

October II Yoga Nidra – 42 Minutes
https://youtu.be/e5k0Znceldc

Lessen anxiety, reduce monkey mind, and ease into slumber with Veterans Yoga Project Yoga Nidra Practices.

October III Yoga Nidra – 42 Minutes
https://youtu.be/bix-O8cytPM

Ease into slumber with a Veterans Yoga Project Yoga Nidra Practice. Taught by VYP Yoga Teacher, Gail Pickens-Barger

Yoga Mat Bag – sewing instructions

Yoga Mat Bag – Sewing instructions

Yoga Mat Bag Sewing Instructions. Click and Read. Yoga with Gail
Yoga Mat Bag Sewing Instructions. Click and Read. Yoga with Gail

Yoga Mat Bag How To DIY instructions.

This project uses Amy Butler’s Love fabric collection and knew it would be perfect for our yoga tote.  Updated:  I’ve taken off the instructions on this post as the  original instructions here as it is finally back out there on the web.

Our generously-sized bag will hold your mat, towel, yoga chimes and more. We recommend choosing a heavier-weight fabric for the bag so it’s sturdier and wears well. Amy Butler’s Love collection has several home decor weights from which to choose. Your lining can be regular weight. I used upholstery fabric, and I didn’t have to use a liner fabric when I made this bag.

The Yoga Mat Bag Sewing Instructions. Brought to you by Yoga with Gail
The Yoga Mat Bag Sewing Instructions. Brought to you by Yoga with Gail

  1. Contributors Project Design: Alicia Thommas and Sample Creation: Jacqueline Smerek

Love this pattern.  Had to find it off of Archive.org to get the instructions!

Like my little Singer Featherweight 221?  Go on over to my Featherweight Site at:

Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine - Yoga Gear & Props Sewing. Yoga with Gail
Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine – Yoga Gear & Props Sewing. Yoga with Gail
Sew sew sew!!