As well as regular Tai Chi Classes, which are listed below, you can book a private lesson for a 1-2-1 or for a group - please contact me for details - see below

You can purchase for digital download my DVD's, tutorials & booklets from:

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Please note, everyone is welcome at the classes, whatever your age, ability or disability. Children under 16 must be with a parent or guardian or have permission to attend. Carers may come along for free when bringing someone with additional needs. No special equipment or clothing is required. Regular students will be invited to join as a member for £12 per Year. Weekly classes are pay as you go £7.50 by cash, cheque or Bank Transfer.

 Weekly Class Timetable:

It doesn't matter whether you have done Tai Chi before as the classes cater for every level. Beginners are welcome any time as you wont be holding the experts back! 

Monday       

3-4pm Cresswell Beach Club (10 minute walk north from the Drift Cafe) 

Please text me if you are travelling a long way as sometimes its cancelled up to an hour before) 07885-682078

6.30 - 7.30pm Hepscott Parish Hall, Hepscott, Morpeth NE61 6LN 

Tuesday       

2 - 3pm Cheviot Centre, Wooler 

5 - 6 pm Whittingham Village Hall, NE66 4UP 

Thursday     

11am - 12 Noon  Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth, 1 Northumberland St, Alnmouth,  Alnwick NE66 2RS  

2 - 3pm Lesbury Village Hall,  Main Street, Lesbury, Alnwick NE66 3PP *NO CLASS 2nd MAY

3.45-4.45pm Christon Bank Methodist Chapel, Complete Beginners' class. Dates 16th & 23rd May, 6th June & 4th & 18th July, 1st August. Then every other week from September 2nd. Booking in advance essential - please contact Maureen on 07720-568765, or Amanda on 07885-682078. 

Workshops 2024 - Please book in advance  

Hauxley Nature Reserve -Tynan Room and outside when possible

Hauxley Links, Low Hauxley, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0JR

Saturday's 1-4pm 

£30 (Member rate is £25)

Summer - July 6th 

Autumn - September 21st 

Winter - November 16th 

Please bring suitable clothing for the elements!

Parking at Hauxley is £2 per day - machines still accept cash

Dilston Physic Garden 

Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5QZ 

'Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain' - Saturday 30th March 2024 10am - 3pm £40 

Embark on a transformative day of self-discovery with our course, ‘Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain: A Journey to Inner Balance.’ Guided by philosophy and meditation teacher Darren Harper and Tai Chi expert Amanda Barrell, delve into the profound metaphor of facing life's challenges (Embrace Tiger) and returning to inner calm and balance (Return to Mountain). Through discussions, Tai Chi movements, and a ‘Mountain Meditation,’ explore the essence of balance in daily life. Open yourself up to insights and realizations, fostering a journey towards personal actualization. Join us for a day of wisdom, movement, and mindfulness.

An exciting new workshop combining Philosophy of Life, with the allegorical story and movement of the Long Form of Tai Chi Chuan with Amanda Barrell and inspirational speaker and Philosophy tutor - Darren Harper. 

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! 

Either book via Darren's Website  

or email darrenharper.esq@gmail.com 

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 For enquiries about lessons, please call me on 07885 682078 

Please leave a message if I'm unavailable and I will call you back as soon as I can 

Email: tautong3@gmail.com

Private Tai Chi Tuition £35/hr local area 

                                                                    Group sessions from £60/hr local area

              For Tai Chi in the Workplace, I charge £10pp/hr (Min 10 people)

Amanda has Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance and is DBS Checked

For Tai Chi Workshops and lessons in Leicester with Nasser Butt 

please see  http://www.fajing-chuan.co.uk 

Also, from Nasser's website you can link into his brilliant 'Lift-Hands' magazine which explains all the concepts of Taiji!

Whatever your level, you will be welcome at these events and learn lots with these very experienced teachers. A lovely crowd of people and a wonderful training venue. There are many suitable hotels at good rates nearby so please contact me if you want to find out more, or contact Nasser