Teaching Schedule

Gail’s Yoga Teaching Schedule – Updated May/June 2019

Public & Corporate Yoga Classes
Monday 6:15 PM – $10 Wesley UMC 3515 Helena Ave Nederland, Texas church gym (Christian Life Center)	Thursday 10:00 AM – $5 Wesley UMC 3515 Helena Ave. Nederland Texas church foyer (Sanctuary Building)
Prenatal Yoga Assessment – Call Gail 409-727-3177, please leave a voice message if I am unable to take your call.
Corporate Yoga Class at your place of business. 30 to 45 Minute classes. Seated or Mat Yoga Classes – Call 409-727-3177, please leave a voice message if I am unable to take your call.

Monday at 6:15 PM – $10 Beginners Yoga. Held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3515 Helena Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627. Held in the Gym in the Christian Life Center (CLC) Building. The CLC is the most southern building on the church property.

Who can attend? Any faith may attend this public class. You do not have to be a member of the church to attend this beginners class. Ages 12 and up are welcomed. Please call Gail at 409-727-3177 if you are pregnant and wish to take yoga. An assessment of your yoga ability will be taken. You may qualify for public classes, or need a few private yoga lessons prior to attending Beginners Yoga classes.

Childcare available? After attending your first class, and you need childcare, childcare can be arranged at no additional cost. For details in childcare arrangements, talk to the yoga teacher.

What else? Come a bit early your first time, so that you can register. Bring a yoga mat (I do have extras if you don’t have one your first time to attend), wear comfortable clothing. Typically yoga is done without shoes on, but if you want to, you may wear “grippy” socks or tennis shoes.

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!

Thursday at 10:00 AM – $5 – Adaptive Chair Yoga. Free or $ 5. FREE to those who have Multiple Sclerosis, or are a caretaker and attend the class. Held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3515 Helena Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627. Held in the foyer of the church sanctuary – The sanctuary is the most northern building on the church property. Doors open at 9:40 AM, if you wish to come early and visit with other attendees.

Others attending, we ask that you bring $5 for our BackPack Buddy Food Ministry,

Who can attend? Those with MS and their caretakers attend for free. Open to any faith. You do not have to be a member of the church to attend this public class. Other adults may attend, but we ask that you bring $5 donation for our BackPack Buddy Food Ministry.

Childcare available? No. Since this class is held during the time when we have Mother’s Day Out Program at the church, there is no childcare available.

What Else? Come a bit early your first time to register!

PRIVATE YOGA LESSONS – One on One Lessons.

These to be held in your home. Or at Exygon 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

Call (not text) Gail at 409-727-3177 to start your first private yoga lesson!

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yogabasicstwo — Just some of the poses that we will do in our beginners class on Monday. Don’t worry, we won’t do ALL of these poses in one class, that would be a LONG class. Over a 6 week period though, we will hit most of the major poses and their variations, that we use to fit your flexibility and strength. Most people increase their flexibility and gain a lot of strength and balance through consistent practice. Love teaching beginners! Gail Pickens-Barger

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Yoga Frequently Asked Questions – by Gail Pickens-Barger

Frequently Asked Questions about Yoga

Question: Do I have to tie myself in a knot to do Yoga? Answer: Certainly no. The goal of Yoga , is not to do the head stand or the lotus pose but to “Quiet the distractions of the mind.” Something that most Westerners could certainly benefit from. The Yoga poses that you use should be selected to fit your individual needs based on your physical and mental condition , as well as your age.

Question: What are some of the benefits of Yoga? Answer: Perhaps the first and most profound benefit that most Westerners notice is stress reduction. The next benefit that all physicians support is circulation. Although Hatha Yoga does improve your flexibility, most people are not aware that Yoga poses are also good for strength. The whole idea is a balance of strength and flexibility. Once the system comes closer to balance, most practitioners notice an increase in vitality and an overall sense of well-being. The benefits of Yoga do not occur overnight but the results are lasting.

Question: Is Yoga safe? Answer: In most cases yes. However, if you select the wrong level of difficulty in a large group class and have some physical limitations, you could have some problems. It is very important to be sure you are in the right class and inform the instructor of any potential problems. Look for Beginners classes and private instruction, and chair yoga classes and private instruction.

Question: How do I find the right place to take a Yoga class? Answer: Since the Golden Triangle has so many places that teach Yoga, it is advisable to try and compare several places. Most important is, which place has the overall environment that makes you feel most comfortable. There are currently no city, state or federal guidelines for Yoga. There is a very wide spectrum of environments in Yoga classes. It is almost amusing. The biggest differences are between the physical difficulty levels of the classes. You need to decide if you want your Yoga class to be a work-out, and work-in, or some where in-between. A good Yoga class should incorporate the concept of body, breath and mind. In no case should you allow someone to push or intimidate you into doing something that does not feel intuitively right. I have a list of other yoga classes in the area. You may contact me for the list at yogawithgaileee@gmail.com.

Question: How often should I go to a Yoga class? Answer: Ideally, at least two or three times per week. Some people keep their life on track and make some progress by coming once a week, and many people get really motivated by Yoga and come everyday. It depends on the individual and his or her needs.

Question: Is Yoga Co-ed? Answer: Yes, on the average there are more women in Yoga classes than men; however, some of the more physical Yoga classes have an almost equal ratio.

Question: How much does Yoga cost? Answer: The least expensive Yoga classes are available at adult schools and community centers. In the Golden Triangle area, as low as $5 - $10, $14, $25 per class in a course. Or, your health club may include Yoga in the package. However, most Yoga centers average around $10 - $20 a class in a series. A one-time drop-in fee varies widely. Many schools offer the first class free, some charge up to $25. You can do research by using the internet and the phone.

Question: What do you wear to a Yoga class? Answer: There is a wide variety of clothing worn in Yoga classes, depending on how physical the class is and the temperature of the room. Women often wear leotards, shorts or sweats. Men often wear shorts or sweats. However, Yoga clothing, like that of other fitness classes, is also a personal expression.

Question: How long should a Yoga class be? Answer: The length of a Yoga class varies from 45 minutes to one and a half hours. Health clubs and corporate classes are usually close to one hour.

Question: What is Yoga? Answer: Yoga is a profound system of holistic health which originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It was first put into written form as the Yoga Sutra. The author was Patanjali (pronounced pa-tan-ja-li). Since the original work was in Sanskrit, there are many translations and interpretations. Yoga is defined in the sutras as having eight limbs or branches. It is the third limb “Asana” (pronounced a-sana-a), which refers to postures or Yoga poses that most people perceive as Yoga. The study of asana and physical culture is called Hatha Yoga, (pronounced Ha-ta with a soft T). There are possibly more people doing Hatha Yoga now in the state of California than in the entire country of India.

Question: What is Yoga Therapy? Answer: A simple answer is that Yoga Therapy is usually offered one on one for people that are not able to participate in a regular group class. Some of the many ailments successfully treated with Yoga Therapy are: lower and upper back problems, hypertension and heart disease, asthma and diabetes. I teach yoga for those with Osteopenia / Osteoporosis, Low Back Challenges, Yoga for Better Sleep.

Contact Gail Pickens-Barger at (409) 727-3177, leave a voice message if I am unable to take your call. Additionally you may email me at: YogaWithGaileee@gmail.com

Gail’s Yoga Teaching Schedule – Updated May/June 2019

Monday at 6:15 PM – $10 Beginners Yoga. Held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3515 Helena Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627. Held in the Gym in the Christian Life Center (CLC) Building. The CLC is the most southern building on the church property.

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