Who we are…
Barbara Schofield Thomsen
Barbara 's teaching and yoga practice is informed by a lifetime of dance and movement. On the spiritual plane she has always been in awe of the higher dimensions and considers herself a believer and a seeker. She holds a deep belief that all forms of energy work (physical emotional and spiritual) have value for every body and every heart in navigating this experience called life.
Barbara is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with additional certifications in Chair Yoga, Radiant Lotus Women Qigong, and Tai Chi Easy. She is a practicing Reiki Master and certified Akashic Reader.
Barbara and her husband Carl’s most recent adventure is the creation of ElderDance, a dance program specifically for mature adults.
Together Barbara & Carl share 7 children and 6 grandchildren. She is an avid gardener.
Carl Thomsen
Carl Thomsen is a life-long meditator. Meditation has been the core practice in his life, informing and enriching every other aspect. Carl was a professional dancer, director and choreographer for 35 years. He teaches Qigong and Meditation. Together with his wife Barbara and Allyson Pou, he has created ElderDance, a creative movement program for mature adults.
Carl is also a home repair contractor, home inspector, and home energy healer. He runs Community Home Repair, Thomsen Home Inspections, and Home Energy Healing.
Carl loves renovating their home, hiking in the mountains, and skiing.