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Barbara Wood Yoga
About
I have a background in modern dance and am a certified Yoga for Osteoporosis and Yoga for Back Pain therapist. I trained under Loren Fishman, MD, and have over 4000 hours of teaching experience. I help my students improve their balance, posture and strength within their capacity.
Classes
Gentle Yoga,
Focusing on student’s individual needs, poses are broken down into small steps to increase awareness and alignment. Beginners welcome.
Yoga for Osteoporosis,
A method developed by Loren M. Fishman, MD, in which selected poses are held for 30 seconds to stimulate bone growth.
Chair Yoga,
Chair Yoga allows you to build up strength, while being kind to your knees, hips and ankle joints. Class is suitable for someone with osteoarthritis.
My Classes
We can’t wait until our child takes its first steps and speaks its first words until it reaches school age and we tell it to sit down and shut up. Sir Ken Robinson
Our body is meant to move. Practicing yoga allows us to stay strong and flexible.
Yoga in the Park,
Practicing Yoga outdoors stimulates all senses. This is a class in which we sometimes work with a partner.
Descanso Gardens,
a Hatha Yoga class, tailored to the needs of the participants emphasizing alignment, balance and strength.
Yoga for Back,
Recognizing different sometimes opposing needs for conditions such as hernia or stenosis, this class strengthens the back.
MONDAY: 7:00AM MORNING YOGA
9:00AM GENTLE YOGA
10:30AM CHAIR YOGA
5:00PM GENTLE YOGA*
TUESDAY: 8:30AM WALK & YOGA at DESCANSO GARDENS**
WEDNESDAY: 9:00AM YOGA FOR BACK
5:00PM WALK & YOGA at DESCANSO GARDENS (July & August only)
THURSDAY: 8:00AM YOGA AT THE PARK***
10:00AM STRETCH & STRENGTHEN****
ADVENTIST LIVE WELL SENIOR PROGRAM
FRIDAY: 9:00AM YOGA FOR BONE STRENGTH
SATURDAY: 9:00AM YOGA
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PRIVATE SESSION BY APPOINTMENT.
Walk & Yoga
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Descanso Gardens
2023
NEW YEAR YOGA January 10 - March 3
SPRING YOGA March 14 - May 5
SUMMER YOGA 1 May 16 - July 7
SUMMER YOGA 2 July 11 - September 1
FALL YOGA September 5 - September 29
Yoga Props
Sticky yoga mat - 2 blocks (4“x6“x9“) - 10‘ D-ring strap* - firm blankets - 2 chairs (for chair yoga) - bolster* (for restorative yoga). Pilates ring & Thera-band 6’ Hugger Mugger*
Testimonials
I met Barbara more than 30 years ago in Amsterdam, where we both studied dance at the School for New Dance Development. She moved to the States, I stayed in Amsterdam, but we kept contact through all the years. With the beginning of the pandemic, Barbara offered her yoga classes online, which was great for me, because I could finally follow her sessions, despite the enormous distance of two continents.
I really enjoy her classes, she is a wonderful and very experienced teacher. The combination of her knowledge, expertise, humor and warmth is truly unique. Her classes are inspiring, dynamic and calming at the same time and I always feel strongly energized in a healthy way.
It’s great to see how she teaches with a lot of respect for, and interest in everybody’s needs. Personal problems are addressed and poses are modified if necessary which creates a welcoming and trusting space. Highly recommended!! - Uli
I‘ve been working with Barbara online now for a year. Her classes have opened me to the world of yoga in a way that no other instructor has in my past. In addition to being an excellent and knowledgeable teacher, Barbara has also mastered the art of online teaching with her clear instruction and individual attention. She brings warmth and enthusiasm with an occasional touch of levity to each session! Thank you Barbara. - Tory
Barbara is far and above my favorite yoga teacher. I find myself revived in body and spirit in her classes. Her method incorporates her dance training, innate intelligence and compassion to provide an excellent full body workout...She will help you to reach your full potential in safety and your form will improve. - Noni
I’ve met Barbara a year ago. Previous yoga instructors had helped me to work around my injuries, spinal surgeries and resulting limitations. Barbara has taken the time, finding ways for me to participate more fully in the class. She is an observant instructor, offering guidance to her individual yogis so each can get most out of their practice. I am so thankful to have found such a caring instructor! - April
I don’t want to sound over dramatic but Barbara’s yoga practice has changed my life. Her experience and guidance have helped me better understand my body and because of this I am in better physical and mental health. Can’t thank Barbara enough! - Stella