Tag: Yoga postures for easing back pain

Beginners Yoga Schedule for Gail Pickens-Barger, Beaumont, Nederland, Port Neches & Online in Texas

Teaching Schedule for 2024

Gail’s Yoga Teaching Schedule for 2024

In-Person Yoga/Chair Tai Chi Classes

Wednesdays – Seated Chair Tai Chi at 11:00 AM – 45 Minute Class At Lakeside Center, Beaumont Texas
Fridays – Beginners Yoga at 10:30 AM – 60 minute Class – may be done on the yoga mat, or seated on the chair. At Lakeside Center, Beaumont Texas

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.

Maria, shares her testimony on the gentle yoga for low back care class.
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.
Joseph P shares about his pain levels in taking back care yoga class with me online on VYP.
Michelle W shares about the Chair Yoga class that I taught online for Veterans Yoga Project during Gratitude Week 2023.
Read my student testimonies from the classes that I teach online and in-person. Thank you. Yoga with Gaileee

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!

Beginners Yoga Classes in Beaumont and Nederland, Texas with Gail Pickens-Barger
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.
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?
Yoga with Gail
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 and In-Person yoga Classes with Gail. Nederland Mid-County and Beaumont Texas
Online Classes with Gail Pickens-Barger.  Now Online in the Zoom Yoga Room with Gail



Why do Gentle Yoga for a Healthy Back Class.

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!

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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 can help you:

  • Ease your back pain
  • Help to lose weight
  • Lessen one’s stress
  • Increase flexibility
  • Gain strength
  • Ease pregnancy challenges
  • Build bone mass
  • Better your balance

Questions? Comments? Complaints? Complements?

Contact Gail

Yoga for Back Pain Relief

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.

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

Yoga postures for easing back pain

Gentle Yoga for low back pain 45 minute classes hosted by the Veterans Yoga Project folks!

Hosted by the online streaming classes Facebook page, VYP Online Streaming Classes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9yeTvtMeC8&t=4s
Here is the class that I did for the Veterans Yoga Project for Healthy Backs Yoga Class

Thank you for joining this yoga class and I hope you enjoy the class!🤗

Remember, you don’t have to be able to touch your toes, or bend like a pretzel to do yoga!

Back PAIN info:

  • Back pain is the 2nd most sited reason people go to the doctor
  • Back pain has a high occurrence in veterans for a number of reasons
  • And they are prescribed pills but it doesn’t really help
  • Then comes fatigue, depression & quality of life goes down
  • Yoga can actually help the back pain
  • 45% of veterans have a military-connected disability
  • 8% of adults in the US have back pain at some part of their life
  • 30% of people in the US in the next 3 months will have a short course of back pain
    • So this affects everyone
    • This method of practices and yoga poses
    • Reduces the intensity of pain, depression, fatigue & medication use
    • Pain interference with daily life.
    • Quality of life & self-efficacy both went up with regular yoga practice
Ease back pain through gentle yoga through online practices offered by the Veterans Yoga Project Online Streaming classes Facebook/Zoom pages.
#VYPFamily, #VYPBootsOnTheGround, #VYPLightACandle and #NamasteMemorialDay

Since the formative years of the United States, more than one million American Soldiers have given and lost their lives protecting our freedoms and defending our nation’s liberties. Those Americans made the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans Yoga Project recognizes their sacrifice by annually gathering on Memorial Day to light candles in their honor.

We stand where they once stood.
We bow to them with gratitude.
We speak of their valor.
We live.

Gratefully,
All of us at Veterans Yoga Project

Gail Pickens-Barger, Veterans Yoga Project Ambassador