Tag: #VYPFamily

May the Force, er, um, May the Fall Prevention Chair Yoga Classes, keep you upright!

May the Force, er, um… May the Fall Prevention Chair Yoga Classes, keep you upright!

The month of May had FIVE Fridays on the calendar, and as such there was a lot of Chair Yoga for Fall Preventions classes up on Veterans Yoga Project online studio.

I record the classes (just on me), and provide these for my folks to do more than once a week, or they register and get a follow up email link with the video. I have about 6-8 students who regularly register, but can’t come to the specific time frame, but they love the videos.

I’m also learning to do YouTube SEO, Search Engine Optimization, to get these “said” videos a bit of traction on the #2 Search Engine out there… YouTube!

Here is May’s Chair Yoga Classes. I still have a bit to learn (well a LOT) on YouTube SEO, to bear with me folks. Any insider pointers would be nice to know too!

MAKE NOTE. Two chairs, yoga block and strap make this a great class. A wall and one chair work too! Some folks use a theraband, but I like the cloth straps for better muscle building. P.S. There is an opportunity to do homework too!

May 1, 2025
Chair Yoga Fall Prevention. This video contains hand and finger mobility, plus hand tapping in addition to our traditional working toward homework assignments
https://youtu.be/7_S_fF37gGg

May 9, 2025
Chair Yoga Fall Prevention. Discover simple, effective yoga movements designed to improve balance, build strength, and prevent falls — especially for seniors and older adults. In this short class, we’ll guide you through essential poses and gentle stretches proven to enhance stability and confidence in everyday movement.
https://youtu.be/h56D_Ior52k

May 16, 2025
Chair Yoga Fall Prevention. This class has a longer rotation of conciousness or otherwise known as a body scan, for lessening anxiety, reducing the monkey mind, easing pain in the body sequence.

May 23, 2025
Chair Yoga Fall Prevention. This class features a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Technique for lessening pain in targeted areas. See the table to contents for specific exercises. This class also has the targetted three homework assignments.
https://youtu.be/dpKWjM4v26E

May 30, 2025
Chair Yoga Fall Prevention. In this class there is an additional joint freeing sequence to allow you to work towards a deeper squat.
https://youtu.be/MPla5bqFZgI

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

Need a breathing, mindful movement, meditation, guided rest or gratitude practice? Gotcha covered!

Need a breathing, mindful movement, meditation, guided rest or gratitude practice? Gotcha covered!

Yoga sleep method to ease you into better sleep

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