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.”
“I have been doing yoga daily for 6+ years and felt that if I didn’t stretch daily my arthritic hips and my tight hamstrings would not be happy. However, with time, I was not seeing improvement and, in fact, my hips and hamstrings were aching more and more. Sleep was becoming a problem and I was using a massage gun and A535 regularly. Then I signed up for a workshop on Activated Asana by Barbara Leah Meyer and my world changed. I have learned that pushing myself to get deeper into the pose, and really stretching out my hips was what was hurting me. Now having the understanding learned from Barbara, I need to activate my muscles in the asanas and build up my strength in these poses so that I am not stressing out my joints. I would highly recommend taking a course from Barbara on Activated Asana. She was very thorough in her explanations and demonstrations, making it all very easy to understand. It was a game-changer.” Leona Cook (yogi) – November 2022
“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: Rouleau Method Certification (1000 hrs.) ; “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
Gentle Yoga for Stability and Strength – at Wellness Within, St. Albert
Mondays at 6:45 pm
Based on the latest in modern movement science, this fun and informative “Rouleau Method” 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 Prenatal Yoga – at Wellness Within, St. Albert
Stay tuned for our next Registered 5-week Session: Mondays at 5:30
https://www.wellness-within.ca/workshops-and-events
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.
JOIN OUR NEXT ONLINE YOGA SESSION!
“Rouleau Foundations”
Gentle but Firm Yoga for Stability, Strength and Mobility
Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 MST – November 22 to December 20
5 classes for $70.00
Contact Barbara at 780-935-6093 or barbaraleahmeyer@gmail.com to sign up
This series is an introduction to the Rouleau Method. Rouleau looks a lot like yoga but, being firmly grounded in modern movement science, is slightly different. It is slow, mindful and always intentional. The focus is on developing stability, increasing strength and, finally, increasing mobility. This “skillful movement practice” gives you a template to maximize your movement practice and build a resilient, “injury-proof” body that lasts a lifetime. This unique style of slow, mindful yoga assists in injury protection and healing, helps manage pain, stress and anxiety, and strengthens body systems, setting us on the path towards High Performance Aging. We get the nervous system on board so that the body and spirit feel safe to explore, expand and transform. This is for all bodies, regardless of experience, age or mobility. For more information on Rouleau visit www.rouleaumethod.com
Classes will be recorded and the link shared to participants for unlimited use throughout the duration of the class series.
Contact Barbara directly at 1-780-935-6093 or by email: barbaraleahmeyer@gmail.com
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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.