About Andrea
Hi! My name is Andrea Bristol. Here's a little bit about me...
My husband, Tyler, and I moved to South Eliot in 1994 when we fell in love with a funny, old, crooked house with a barn. Three kids, many dogs, years of renovations and a new barn later, we are still here and love it even more. After being sidelined by several autoimmune diseases and their effects, I discovered yoga as a path to healing. Simply put, yoga has transformed my life physically, mindfully and spiritually.
My love of yoga and energy healing inspired me to earn my RYT200 credentials. Shortly after that, I received my Reiki Master Teacher Certification, an additional 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training and Sound Healing certification.
I continue to learn through ongoing yoga and energy healing training hours as there is so much to explore! I truly believe in the healing power of connection: breath and movement, mind and body, us to each other. I am living proof that yoga and energy healing can do wonders.
The Little Red Barn is a welcoming space, small and sweet. My aim is to offer you a chance to experience the benefits of movement and healing in a loving and warm environment.
Welcome to our Little Red Barn!
Namaste.
Classes
Connect * Balance * Be Well
Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga, Sound Baths, Reiki Healing... it's all here in the Little Red Barn. Discover well-being through connection and balance.
I respectfully ask that if you are feeling unwell, please reschedule your class or healing session. Let's keep each other safe
Vinyasa Flow
"Vinyasa" Yoga is often referred to a "moving meditation", connecting breath and movement in a creative flow. Postures, or Asanas, are strung together with the breath to create balance in the mind and body. "Vinyasa" in Sanskrit, means "to place in a special way". Asanas are connected together in such a way as to create a whole-body workout leaving you stronger, centered, inspired and well-balanced. Friday, 9:00-10:0 a.m. Saturday, 8:30 -9:30 a.m
Gentle Yoga
"Gentle Yoga" is just that...a gentle, subtle, relaxing style of yoga which is perfect for everyone. It is a slower-paced class aimed at getting the body out of stress-mode by calming the nervous system and restoring balance to the body. You won't find any headstands or heart-pumping postures here - just stretching, breathing and all-over goodness! Tuesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday 9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Yin Yoga
"Yin" yoga is also referred to as the "Yoga of Letting Go", or the "Yoga of Release". Postures, or Asanas, are held for a longer duration: from 2 to 10 minutes. Holding the Asanas for such a length of time allows for a very deep tissue stretch. Finding the place where you are able to let go and release will allow you to turn inward, find peace, patience and a sense of calm and release. It is the perfect compliment to an active life! Sunday, 5:00-6:15 p.m. (except for the last Sunday of the month) Wednesday, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
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Reiki Healing
Reiki, a Japanese healing technique, is used for stress reduction, relaxation and energy alignment. Chakras (energy centers throughout the body) can become blocked and unbalanced, creating energy that is ill-at-ease. The hands are ideal tools for healing as they are an extension of the heart chakra. With a light laying on of hands on or over the body focusing on the 7 major chakras, energy blockages are shifted allowing the life force energy to flow freely in the body therefore creating a body at ease. Each Reiki session is approximately one hour and 15 minutes in total. Available Time Slots Wednesday 11:00-12:15 Thursday 12:00-1:15 p.m., 3:00-4:15 p.m. Friday 11:00 - 12:15, 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. (If these times don't work for you, please call or email and we'll figure out a time that works for both of us!)
Sound Baths
A beautiful, meditative and deep healing experience using the sounds created by quartz crystal singing bowls. This is a healing and relaxing practice where you will be fully immersed in sound waves to access a deeper sense of consciousness. Group sessions are held on the last Sunday evening of every month at 5:00pm Individual Sound Bath sessions available by appointment.