Please find a list of group classes below for spring into summer 2024. These are a mixture of zoom and in-person classes.
I also offer 1-2-1 zoom and in-person sessions (in Rothwell, south Leeds), for both T’ai Chi/Chi Kung and Reiki. Be in touch with me to make an appointment. (See below for contact details, and take a look at my Reiki Page).
If you want to know more about my background and approach to movement, there is a potted biography on my Dancing Feet page.
If you would like to join my mailing list for regular updates on all my classes, please contact me via the email address below. All bookings and enquiries to:
barney.bardsley@icloud.com
07400 396231
“You can make a step and touch the earth in such a way that you establish yourself in the here and now. You don’t need to make any effort at all… And suddenly you are free – from all projects, all worries, all expectations. You are fully present, fully alive, and you are touching the earth.”
(Thich Nhat Hanh)
1-2-1 SESSIONS by appointment: ZOOM 30 minutes £15; IN-HOUSE 40 minutes £20
1. EARLY BIRD CHI KUNG on ZOOM
These classes use an enlivening but gentle mix of Chi Kung based movements, to wake you up for the day. I am currently running them in blocks of 3 per month. Class size is limited to seven, so please book early.
Thursdays 9.30 – 10 a.m. £7.50 per single class/£20 per monthly block of three.
11, 18, 25 April 2024
9, 16, 23 May 2024
6, 13, 20 June 2024
4, 11, 18 July 2024
2. FRIDAYS at the QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, Roundhay, Leeds.
These classes are a mixture of seated and standing postures, using exercises from T’ai Chi and Chi Kung, along with breath meditations, to settle and uplift. (Places are limited to 8 – 10 people, so please be in touch beforehand to book your place.)
Friday 2 -3pm April 2024, £9
Friday 2 -3pm, 10 May 2024, £9
Friday 2 – 3pm, 7 June 2024, £9
Friday 2 – 3pm, 5 July 2024, £9
3. OUTDOOR T’ai Chi/Chi Kung on Rothwell Pastures, Leeds
This is an informal try out of a new outdoor site for me. The session will be a mix of Chi Kung, breathwork and T’ai Chi. Be in touch if interested for more details.
Sunday 12 noon – 1pm, 2 June 2024, pay as you feel.
Meanwhile… Below the Buddha I am slowly updating links to videos and audios – my own (T’ai Chi only at present), and others – that might be of interest. Click on the underlined links to connect.
AUDIO
Breathing through the Bones Meditation
T’ai Chi Yang Style, Part One Instructions
T’ai Chi Yang Style, Part Two Instructions (up to Sequence 5)
VIDEO
OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES and TEACHINGS
Breathing through the Nose Learn from Michael Mosley why this is so beneficial.
Semi Supine Constructive Rest A really useful technique for resting and restoring the back and the whole body, explained with clear instructions from Alexander Technique teacher Pete Robinson.
Tara Brach is a lovely meditation teacher, helpful for breath and focus.
Grant Ragsdale has a range of useful Alexander Technique videos, for posture and poise.
Chi Kung using the Shibashi 18 that I teach, is demonstrated here.
Chi Kung warmups and meditations from Jeffrey Chand here. An accessible online teacher.
Yoga Nidra is a simple way to relax the whole body, and is completely compatible with T’ai Chi/Chi Kung. This one from Lizzie Hill is a favourite of mine.
Mimi Kuo Deemer is an imaginative and informative Chi Kung teacher. Look at her Instagram also for little free snippets.
Barefoot Barney 