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Teaching 20 years! Yoga with Gail

Teaching now 20 years! Yoga with Gail

20 years?

Where did the time go by?

I had retired from the IT department at DuPont, and continued to take computer classes at the University of Houston – Victoria, plus take all the PE classes at Victoria College.

I took the first offered yoga class at the university.

After my final exam in that class, which was a teach-back yoga class, along with my team, my yoga teacher told me that she liked my sequences and should become a yoga teacher.

The following month in my hometown at that time, YogaFit International Training Systems came to town and presented their Level 1 training. Soon afterwards I was teaching and taking additional training to get my 200 hours.

I was the first graduate of YogaFit’s 200-hour teacher training program (other than their trainers).

I remember one day, back in Victoria, I taught 5 classes in one day.

I soon racked up the teaching hours to get to the experienced level, then after moving to the Nederland/Port Neches, Texas area, took additional training from Lex Gillan at the Yoga Institute in Houston, to complete my 500-hour training.

I’ve enjoyed teaching for so many different places and studios and independently. Thank you.

  • Citizens HealthPlex
  • DeTar Healthcare System
  • GymX24 hour
  • Lotus Yoga Studio of Victoria
  • Victoria Ballet Theatre @ Debbe Busby School of Dance
  • Chandler Elementary School in Victoria, Texas
  • University of Houston-Victoria
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Christus HWC
  • YMCA of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur Branch
  • Nederland High School in Nederland, Texas
  • Exygon Health and Fitness Club
  • Golden Triangle Yoga
  • Yoga Vibe TX
  • Yoga at Wesley UMC in Nederland, Texas
  • Friday Gentle Yoga at the Lakeside Best Years Center Beaumont Texas
  • 12NewsNow and more!
  • Now teaching online and in-person for the Veterans Yoga Project and No Longer Limited Duty

20 years of teaching yoga! Yoga with Gail Pickens-Barger

20 years! #yogawithgaileee

Beginners Yoga for easing back pain

Beginners Yoga for easing back pain

Yoga Basics - Gentle Yoga Postures to ease back pain
Yoga Basics – Gentle Yoga Postures to ease back pain
Grab your
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Yoga mat
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Block or two rolled up hand towels
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Strap or dog/cat leash or long bath towel
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Blanket
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Optional access to a wall or chair
Gentle postures for easing back pain.
The Veterans that I teach regularly on Wednesdays on the Mindbody app, through the Veterans Yoga Project had this to say about the Beginners Back Yoga class that I teach.
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“My pain levels were at the top at level 10. After class, my pain levels were at a level 6, which is so much easier for me to handle. Thank you.”
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Another Veteran shared this, “I came into the class at a level of 6. Near the end of the class, I could feel the easing of pain and I’d say I was at a level of 2. I will be repeating this class!”
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Sign up for a Mindbody account, through the VYP portal at:
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https://veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes
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Then “Book” the Wednesday class at 1 PM CST to gain access to this gentle yoga class. #freeyoga

Grab your..

•Yoga mat•Block or two rolled up hand towels

•Strap or dog/cat leash or long bath towel

•Blanket

•Optional access to a wall or chair

Gentle postures for easing back pain. The Veterans that I teach regularly on Wednesdays on the Mindbody app, through the Veterans Yoga Project had this to say about the Beginners Back Yoga class that I teach.

•”My pain levels were at the top at level 10. After class, my pain levels were at a level 6, which is so much easier for me to handle. Thank you.”

•Another Veteran shared this, “I came into the class at a level of 6. Near the end of the class, I could feel the easing of pain and I’d say I was at a level of 2. I will be repeating this class!”

•Sign up for a Mindbody account, through the VYP portal at:

•https://veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes

•Then “Book” the Wednesday class at 1 PM CST to gain access to this gentle yoga class. #freeyoga

I bend, so I don’t break. Get moving!

I bend, so I don’t break. Get moving!

I bend so I don’t break.

I bend, so I don’t break. What about you?

So true. If you rest, you will tend to rust. When I taught yoga in Victoria Texas, I had 6 people come to my gentle yoga class that had fibromyalgia.

They told me they hurt if they don’t come, they hurt if they do come to yoga. But the hurt coming out of yoga was of a lot of body relief. They craved coming to class. I think that is because yoga not only works on the body, but the mind, and of easing of pain for some, and getting better sleep.

I think about that class that I had in V-town a lot because that was early on in my yoga career, and I just was a bit confused by their comments about different types of pain.

Now after teaching for over 20 years, it makes a lot of sense to me, as I am now inhabiting my body with levels of pain issues. Oh, if I don’t move, move move, it is big time hurt city. I still hurt, but pain levels between 7-9, now regularly sit between 1-3. That is significant to me.

What about you?

I invite you to come to my #freeyoga class held on #mindbody sponsored by the Veterans Yoga Project I’ve got the link below. Be sure to sign up at least an hour maybe two before your first class, so that you get the verification email in time to do class. You’ll get an email link to come into the class 30 minutes prior.

Gentle Yoga for Low Back Pain is what I teach. 60 minutes beginner-level class.

Yeah, you don’t have to bend like a pretzel or touch your toes to get massive health benefits from a regular yoga practice.

Comments? Complaints? Questions? Complements? I want to know!

Here’s the link https://veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes/

Option 2 – Getting Started with Yoga.

Tired of back pain?
Doctor says to try yoga?
Need to better your balance?
Need to build  your bones to keep your independence?

Hardest part sometimes is getting started.  I can help you with that.

I can get you started on discovering how yoga can help you with your issues! Book a 20 minute phone call with Gail!
I can get you started on discovering how yoga can help you with your issues! Book a 20 minute phone call with Gail!

Contact Gail with this form, and I will arrange to talk to you about starting your journey into what yoga can do for you!

Questions? Complaints? Comments? Complements?  I want to know!

What my students have to say….

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Weekly in-person yoga classes with Gail Pickens-Barger. Beaumont or Nederland Texas
Weekly in-person classes at WesleyUMC/Ned. Tx. $5 or $10

Option 1 – Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care.

Tired of back pain?

Try a Gentle Yoga for Low Back Care Class with Gail.  Currently, I teach four public classes

  • Wednesdays at 12:30 PM CST – Wellness Living.  Get an account, download the app, if using a smart device, and sign in and book a class at https://veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes
  • Wednesdays at 6:15 PM CST – In-person yoga class 45 minute beginners at Wesley UMC/Ned. Tx $5 with food ministry items or $10.
  • Fridays at 10:30 AM CST – Yoga at Lakeside  at the Best Years Seniors Citizen Center in Beaumont Texas. $4 for non-residents for “vintage” persons.
  • Sundays at 7:00 PM CST – Wellness Living. 45 minute Yoga Nidra class.  Sign up at: https://veteransyogaproject.org/vyp-classes

Questions? Complaints? Comments? Complaints?  I want to know!  See you in class.  A weekly healthy back class!

Two weekly in-person yoga classes. One in Nederland Texas then other in Beaumont Texas. Call Gail 409-727-3177
I teach two weekly yoga classes in SETX TExas