Supporting Our Veterans Through Movement: My 2025 Fundraiser for Veterans Gratitude Week

I’m excited to share that I’ve officially set up my fundraising page for Veterans Gratitude Week 2025 — and I’d love your support!

Each year, Veterans Yoga Project hosts this special week-long event, bringing together movement teachers from around the world to offer donation-based classes in support of veterans, active duty service members, and their families. It’s the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, and it’s always an honor to be a part of it.

This year, I’ll be teaching two unique class offerings leading up to and during Veterans Gratitude Week:

🌀 Beginner Yang 12 Short Form Tai Chi – 6-Week Series – Online Class

If you’ve ever wanted to try Tai Chi, this is a great place to start!
This beginner-friendly series introduces you to the fundamentals of the Yang 12 Short Form. It’s gentle, flowing, and perfect for building balance, strength, and mindfulness — no experience needed.

🪑 Seated Chair Tai Chi BALL Qigong – Online Class

This fun and accessible class can be done right from your chair!
We’ll use a small, soft ball (or even a stuffed toy or sports ball) to enhance the practice. Great for all mobility levels, and especially helpful for those looking for a gentle way to connect breath and movement.

These classes are offered by donation, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Veterans Yoga Project to support their mission of empowering veterans through mindful resilience-building practices.

How You Can Help:

Join a class
Make a donation
Share the fundraiser with your community

Here’s the link to my official fundraising page:
👉 Gail Pickens-Barger – Veterans Gratitude Week Fundraiser 2025

Whether you join me on the mat (or chair!) or donate to the cause, your support means so much.

Let’s move with purpose, honor our veterans, and give back through gratitude. 💙🇺🇸


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Gail Pickens-Barger Veterans Gratitude Week Fundraiser 2025