TESTIMONIALS
“Intelligent, accessible and satisfying – Barbara’s classes balance strength and grounding with expansiveness and clarity. They leave you with a sense of ‘ahhh’. I highly recommend her whole person focused classes!”
“The love Barbara has for teaching, her students and the world beyond is felt strongly as you are guided by her experience, compassion and warmth. I am eager to continue to learn and grow with her in the future”
“(Barbara) is truly intelligent, knowledgeable, friendly, lovely and the most amazing and caring Canadian I have ever met... Everyone needs to meet (her)!”
“Barbara (was) particularly knowledgeable and I felt as if I had a personal strength and recovery coach in every one of her classes.”
“Practicing yoga with Barbara … was a deeply therapeutic and nourishing experience. I felt held by her strong warmth and compassion as she skillfully adapted classes for the needs of the group… incorporating elements of aroma and music into (her) session(s).”
George Murrel (REO Rafting & Yoga Resort, August 2022)
“Barbara introduced us to the amazing world of Activated Asana yoga, which we were completely new to. We realized the incredible significance of this restorative and safe practice as it provides a positive and healthy guide to our movements. The combination of her voice, diverse instruments she played for us, poetry readings, chanting, and spiritual insights was engaging and joyful. The experience was enriching. The perfect blend of meditation, movement and learning was beautifully orchestrated by her, and she took excellent care of us throughout the entire experience. Thank you.”
Tzafi, Guy and Dr. Eytan Weinberg – July, 2023 – REO Rafting Resort)
“It was a welcome treat to have my Grade 1 students join Ms. Meyer for yoga classes (at J.J.Nearing Elementary School) . She greeted us with warmth and enthusiasm. My students calmly settled in for an experience that would have a lasting impact throughout our day. Clear directions and an encouraging tone helped all of my students to remain focused and to feel successful. Having time to breathe and move their bodies in a gentle yet intentional way helped them to return to the classroom ready to listen and learn. One student summed up our experience perfectly by saying, “I wish we could do this every day.” Thank you, Ms. Meyer!
Barbara’s daily yoga practice has been her sacred place for over 40 years. She brings her love of teaching and wellness to the yoga mat with a focus on mental health, safety, stability, balance, the breath, meditation, and yoga as our personal sanctuary.
Barbara’s offerings include, Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Anxiety and Emotional Support, Chakra Balancing & Hormonal Health, Adaptive/ Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga for Kids and Teens, and Yoga & Music for Seniors.
Barbara’s trainings include:
E-RYT500 Yoga Instructor Certification: Activated Asana Apprenticeship Academy (underway); “The Movement Template”; Yoga Nidra/ Restorative Yoga; 25 hr Ayurvedic Wellness Certification; Science, History, Philosophy & Practice I & II; Trauma Informed Yoga and Mindfulness; Advanced Anatomy; Conscious Awakening; Yoga for Teens; Adaptive Yoga; Reiki Level 1 & 2;
Diploma in Music Performance (Grant MacEwan C.C.)
Yoga – In-Person Classes
Yoga for Stability, Strength & Mobility – at Lahari Yoga, St. Albert
Saturdays at 9:00 am
Based on the latest in modern movement science, this fun and informative “Activated Asana” class focuses on activating our muscles and facial lines to improve stability, build strength, and increase range of motion to heal and prevent injury – rather like a bridge between Physiotherapy and the yoga mat! Through learning “Skillful Movement” we set ourselves on the path towards “High Performance Aging”. Suitable for beginners, experienced students and everyone in between.
Gentle Yoga for Stability and Strength – at Wellness Within, St. Albert
Mondays at 6:45 pm
In this class, we prioritize your overall well-being through a mindful blend of stability, joint health, posture alignment, and gentle movement. Here you will find a harmonious fusion of ancient yoga wisdom and modern movement science to help you achieve a balanced and vibrant body.
Gentle Prenatal Yoga – at Wellness Within, St. Albert
Mondays at 5:30 pm
Prenatal yoga can help you relax, stay fit, prepare for labour and promote the health of your baby. It can improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety. It increases strength and endurance of important muscles and decreases the severity of normal pregnancy discomforts. The focus is on breathing, strengthening, mental centering, mindfulness, meditation & visualization – important tools in labour and childbirth. Prenatal yoga can also enable you to connect and bond with other “Moms to be” and help prepare you for the journey of becoming a new parent. Suitable for all levels of experience and mobility.
“Prenatal yoga can prepare your mind, body and spirit for motherhood”. Yoga Journal
nurture – connect – strengthen
Enjoy yoga from the comfort of your own home.
Gentle, Healing “Activated Asana” Online Yoga
Yoga can be full of surprises!
TUESDAYS at 6pm MST (5pm PST/ 8pm EDT)
Next session runs November 12th to December 17th JOIN ANYTIME!
6 classes for $75.00
Email Barbara for a link to try out a free class!
Contact Barbara directly at 1-780-935-6093 or by email: [email protected]
Join Barbara for online “Activated Asana” yoga classes. This “skillful movement practice” gives students a template to maximize their yoga practice and build a resilient, “injury-proof” body that lasts a lifetime. Focusing on enhancing stability, building strength and increasing mobility, this unique style of slow, mindful yoga assists in injury protection and healing, helps manage pain, stress and anxiety, and strengthens body systems. Based on up-to-date modern movement science principles, the “Rouleau Method” helps to set us on the path towards High Performance Aging.
Classes will be recorded and the link shared to participants for unlimited use throughout the duration of the class series.
Suitable for all levels of experience and mobility.
Join Barbara for a fun Beer Yoga class at Endeavour Yoga in St. Albert! Bring your mat and a friend or two for a great time and a glass of delicious craft brew (included in your ticket!)
Private Classes
Contact Barbara to arrange your own live or virtual yoga session.
Contact Barbara to book your own, individual session or sessions for you, for a group of your friends or for a corporate “team-building” gathering.
Yoga for Seniors (live or virtual)
Adaptive/ Accessible yoga done either seated or on the mat. Perfect for people with limited mobility.