Overview
Body & Soul K.C. offers the Body Brilliant Method, a gentle movement practice designed for individuals aged 60 and older. Founder Barbara Anderson brings over 35 years of experience in yoga, Feldenkrais, dance, and bodywork, helping clients relieve pain, improve flexibility, and regain confidence in daily movement. Classes are available both in-person in Kansas City and live online via Zoom, with a library of recorded sessions for flexible practice. The method includes four levels: Gentle Movement for beginners, Core Movement for building strength and mobility, Advanced for experienced practitioners with prior approval, and Awareness Through Movement using slow, floor-based exercises to restore range of motion. Private coaching is also offered. The atmosphere is welcoming and non-competitive, with a focus on safe, enjoyable movement at each individual’s pace. Participants report reduced stiffness, better sleep, and improved ability to perform everyday activities such as climbing stairs or working on home projects. No prior yoga experience is required, and all classes emphasize body awareness and mindful, gentle progression.
Yoga Format
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | – |
| Tuesday | Closed | – |
| Wednesday | Closed | – |
| Thursday | Closed | – |
| Friday | Closed | – |
| Saturday | Closed | – |
| Sunday | Closed | – |
Studio in Details
Overview
Body & Soul K.C., founded by Barbara Anderson, is a Kansas City yoga studio specializing in the Body Brilliant Method, a gentle movement practice for adults 60 and older. Barbara’s own journey with severe back pain led her to the Feldenkrais Method, which resolved her symptoms and inspired a lifelong study of bodywork. She holds a Master’s in Dance and certifications in yoga, Pilates, craniosacral therapy, and massage, with over 35 years of teaching. The studio offers both in-person classes in Kansas City and live online classes via Zoom, as well as a library of recorded sessions for on-demand access. The method focuses on easing aches, improving sleep, and restoring graceful, pain-free movement through slow, awareness-based techniques.
Classes and Approach
The class structure includes four levels tailored to varying abilities. Gentle Movement provides a safe introduction to enhance strength, agility, and body awareness. Core Movement combines yoga, body awareness, and slow movements to relieve deep stiffness and strengthen the spine through standing poses, twists, and backbends. Advanced classes require prior approval and involve headstands, backbends, and arm balances for seasoned practitioners. Awareness Through Movement, rooted in Feldenkrais, uses slow, repetitive floor-based actions to restore full range of motion and improve breathing and posture. Private coaching with Barbara offers personalized plans. The overall philosophy emphasizes fun, holistic movement without ‘no pain, no gain’ pressure.
Visitor Experience
Participants describe the studio as friendly, non-competitive, and supportive, with a community feel. Barbara’s teaching is noted for its depth of knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to put everyone at ease. Reviews highlight tangible results: reduced back pain, improved mobility, better sleep, and newfound confidence in daily activities. For online classes, students need a webcam and a quiet space with a mat and optional props. Zoom links are provided, and participants can share video for real-time adjustments. Membership plans include unlimited access to live classes and the recorded vault; cancellations can be made through the customer hub. Barbara takes four weeks of holiday leave annually, during which live classes are paused and the vault remains available.