I want to be of love and service again, in the best way I know how, which is by offering the life-altering gift of therapeutic yoga in the Svaroopa® style. At 72, I am caring myself and others by living in my body as comfortably as possible. I also want the peace that comes with a well-managed mind. Perhaps this appeals to you too.
If so, I am offering weekly classes both on the zoom platform and at my home studio in Amador City, CA. There’s a strong possibility that you know someone who would benefit from experiencing the unique Svaroopa® style of yoga and the gifts it gives to body, mind and spirit. Over the past 26 years, my immersion into this approach has released me from chronic back pain, migraines and a hyperactive mind and more.
I am deeply grateful to have a rich variety of tools and practices to fall back on when things are challenging. My yoga practice has built (and re-built) my immune and nervous systems into robust functionality even amid great internal and external challenges. In 2021, I used every tool I’ve gathered to manage the discomforts of breast cancer treatments and a heart condition, both of which are now thankfully resolved. It would be my pleasure to share these rich and powerful teachings with you. If you want to learn more about what I’m up to, for yourself or for someone you care about, please check out Heart Rhythm Yoga at www.barbarasthompson.com. It would be my pleasure to share these easy-to-do, powerful practices with you.
We appear to be in turbulent times, but I know one thing for sure- this life is precious and I intend to live it with an open mind, relaxed body and soft heart. I would love to have you join me.
Barbara
I live in Amador County, California. It is gorgeous place filled with poppy-covered hills, vineyards, forests, pristine lakes and rivers. I want my neighbors to know that I am now teaching weekly Svaroopa® yoga classes in Amador City only 20-25 minutes away from Pine Grove, Ione or Rancho Murieta. I am deeply trained in the Svaroopa® style of yoga which emphasizes resolving spinal decompression. This cultivates wellbeing on physical, emotional and mental levels.
Almost anyone can benefit from the Svaroopa® style and almost anyone, regardless of current limitations, can do it successfully. Multiple props are used so that you can get comfortable in each pose- bolsters, blocks, blankets and straps are used to achieve this. I provide all the propping you need for in person classes. I work with people who simply want more ease in their body and with those who are dealing with serious health issues.
If you’re unsure about coming to a class, please contact me at barbara@barbarasthompson.com and leave your phone number. I’ll call you within 24 hours. I can also set you up for an initial one-on-one session to evaluate your needs. I am here to help.
As a yoga teacher for over 20 years, I’ve seen the power of giving people tools for how to slow down and turn inward. In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with stress and stimulation, which takes a toll on our mental and physical health. Restorative yoga provides a much-needed break from the chaos of daily life, allowing us to rest, relax, and recharge.
What I love most about restorative yoga is that it reliably dissolves aches, pain and tension. Most anyone can do it, even those facing serious health challenges. The practice consists of holding gentle and supported poses for extended periods of time, allowing the body to release tension and tightness while encouraging a sense of calm and tranquility.
Restorative yoga is accessible to everyone, regardless of their age or level of experience. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve sleep, or simply unwind, this practice can help you to cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being. If you are dealing with persistent back pain, a cancer diagnosis or other chronic condition you are welcome to attend as I am able to adapt poses for each student. I teach locally in Amador County and am soon opening an online yoga studio dedicated to providing Yoga For Every Body.
Many people look at pictures of (mostly) women in yoga poses and their first thought is “I can’t do that”. This makes me sad and a bit frustrated. The true purpose of yoga has nothing to do with the body’s capacity to stretch or bend or balance. It has nothing to do with being a certain size or shape, or being on display in skin tight yoga pants and halter tops.
When I opened my first studio in the late 90s, I named it Inside Out. A bit esoteric, yes, but it conveyed what yoga did for me. It helped me go deep inside myself to more easily access the inner fountain of wellbeing that was previously challenging to reach. My experience of yoga is that it helps us expand our capacity to connect to the divine aspect of ourselves which is often blocked by our daily habits and patterns. In these fast-paced times, it is easy to compulsively overthink and overuse our minds and bodies in ways that leave us exhausted, uncomfortable and unsatisfied. Yoga gives us tools and ancient practices that allow us to move through the world as our best, most expansive, light–filled selves.
If this perspective resonates with you, I invite you to join me for a yoga class. It will be decidedly different from classes you’ve previously attended. I would be honored to support you in identifying the places where you are stuck, in body and mind. And show you how to resolve them over time. This is my promise to you.
