Barnard Castle Tai Chi Qigong

18/09/2026

LUXURY MINI QIGONG RETREAT
at The Gables Pod Camping Spa Retreat
2pm Friday 2nd to Midday Saturday 3rd October

Join Andy next month for a wonderfully relaxing and restorative overnight mini retreat with Qigong, meditation, home-cooked food and good company in beautiful surroundings.

The Gables is situated just outside the rural village of Escomb in County Durham. Each luxury Pod sleeps 2 adults and is well equipped with an en-suite bathroom, selection of toiletries, kitchenette with mini fridge, kettle, heater, bedding, towels and seating area.

All the Pods have their own wood fired hot tub and there is a lovely serenity area with a pond and bridge over to a relaxing serenity room.

The cost of the retreat, including Qigong and Meditation tuition, accommodation (based on 2 people sharing a Pod), meals and refreshments is £200 per person.

Email Andy ([email protected]) if you would like more information about the retreat or to reserve a place. And check out the wonderful location (link in comments below).

15/09/2026

We’re now two-thirds of the way through showing you the 18 Forms in Shibashi Set 1…and hopefully it’s become clear that each movement has specific benefits.

Here you can see Form 12, Playing With Waves. The gentle rocking action is very relaxing and can help to calm an overactive mind. It also improves physical balance through the continuous shifting of body weight and it stimulates the Yong Quan point on the soles of the feet, strengthening the bladder and kidneys.

03/09/2026

Honestly! The lengths Andy will go to to bring you a context-appropriate video! Here he is on a beach in the Outer Hebrides demonstrating Form 11 from Shibashi Set 1, called ‘Scooping from the Sea’.

This is a very calming movement, unless you’re worried that those waves behind you are about to roll in and give you a good soaking! It releases tight muscles and increases flexibility, improves blood circulation, strengthens the heart and expands the lungs. All these benefits help to unblock stagnant energy (Qi) to allow a more harmonious flow, releasing grief and depression, and increasing joy.

Master Wing Cheung suggests that during this movement we visualise scooping up positive energy from the sea and then letting it cascade down our body to heal and to cleanse.

01/09/2026

Places still available for Andy’s 7pm session on Thursday this week. For details and to book a place follow the link in the comments below.

30/08/2026

New term classes with Andrew Yeadon start tomorrow at The Witham, Barnard Castle:

Monday 6.45pm Intermediate
Monday 7.50pm Beginners
Tuesday 9.25am Advanced
Tuesday 10.30am Advanced
Wednesday 9.30am Intermediate
Thursday 9.25am Intermediate
Thursday 10.30am Beginners

Click on the link in the comments section below for more information about each class and how to book.

28/08/2026

The next season of Tai Chi Qigong classes are now on sale 🪷

Our Beginners Shibashi Set 1 class is perfect if you’re completely new to Qigong, or if you’ve completed a term and would like to keep building your confidence and foundational skills. Mondays | 7.50pm–8.50pm.

Places are available to book on our website:
https://thewitham.org.uk/workshop/tai-chi-quigong-classes/

26/08/2026

Would you like to learn a gentle, yet effective, way to support your wellbeing? Then join Andy next week at the start of the new term of Tai Chi Qigong classes.

Tai Chi Qigong has been shown to reduce the effects of stress and to improve mental health, sleep quality, physical flexibility and balance, energy levels and overall vitality.

Starting next week, beginners classes will be held at The Witham on a Monday evening 7.50-8.50pm and a Thursday morning 10.30-11.30am.

For more details about the classes and how to book your place, click the link in the comments below.

25/08/2026