Classes

Barry is a long-term committed practitioner of Tai Chi and a graduate of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center’s teacher training certification program, based on the Harvard Medical School’s Guide to Tai Chi and its Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi curriculum. In addition to teaching his own classes Barry teaches sessions for the staff of Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard University Library, and has been a featured instructor at the Harvard Medical School’s Herbert Benson MD Course in Mind Body Medicine, The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and The Cambridge Health Alliance’s Center for Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, as well as at the Tree of Life Tai Chi studios in Watertown.

Barry brings his experience as a life-long soccer goalkeeper coach to bear in providing a welcoming environment for the cultivation of fitness, health and mental well-being. Learn more at www.findingbalancetaichi.com.

Thoughts from students of Barry:

- “Very centering and calming, thank you!”

- “Thank you! Very relaxing & invigorating at the same time!” - “An excellent Tai Chi class! Thank you, Barry” - “Wonderful! I’d never tried Tai Chi before and it’s great!” - “It felt so good. Felt like I finally pampered myself. Thank you!”

Sound Healer, Yoga Instructor, Teacher Trainer and Mentor, E-500RYT, YACEP and Reiki level 2.

Yuval is Faculty and presenter at Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health in the Berkshires, Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY, Ocean Edge in Cape Cod, MA. He has been creating and leading experiential, as well as educational programs, retreats and teacher trainings all around the world since 2014 (notable are Guatemala, India, Israel, Croatia, Azores, England, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica). Within the US, Yuval has been regularly leading specialty workshops in New York City, Boston, Brunswick, Maine, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, along retreats in North Fork, NY.

Yuval began his teaching career in 2012 (Yogaworks, NYC) and in 2015 became a teacher trainer (200HR & 300HR). He led trainings in China, New York, NY, Boston, MA, and Memphis, TN.

Yuval is best known for his deep, soulful chanting and signature Live-Music Sound Healing sessions as well Vinyasa Flow classes, Pranayama teachings, Restorative work and Self-Massage (he is known to cast deep-healing spells on his students). Yuval is the creator and leader of UVYogaDance, a joyous movement practice which is as healing as it is an expressive art form, as well as YogaJam - a fun and playful Vinyasa practice laced with dance elements.

Yuval’s teaching style is mindful and fluid, linking all movement back to the breath and providing a safe and warm environment for students to explore their own selves, making their own self-discoveries through practice.

With experience in performance and art, Yuval is inspired by all creation and the undeniable power of breath and meditation. His teaching is personal, nurturing and humorous, allowing for self-observation and a true teaching and learning experience between him and his students.

Find Yuval on Instagram: @UVYBoogie
Yuval’s Calendar of Events: https://linktr.ee/uvyboogie
Find Yuval on YouTube: @UVYoga
Listen to Yuval’s music here:
https://www.youtube.com/@UVYOGA

Amy Littlefield is a yoga teacher and wellness leader, offering intentional experiences on Cape Cod and around the world. She began teaching in 2008, driven by a desire to share how a strong physical practice helped calm her busy mind. Since then, her offerings have evolved into a full mind-body-breath experience through her retreat company, In The Flow. She encourages people to tap into their own strength and be present through thoughtful themes and creative sequences.

Amy has taught at and attended trainings, retreats, and festivals around the world - fulfilling her love of yoga, travel, and connection. From each experience, she has taken something unique, shaping her distinctive style today. She is an RYT 500, E-RYT 200, and YACEP with Yoga Alliance. She has completed a 300-hour training in Hatha and Tantra yoga, two 200-hour trainings in Power, Vinyasa, and Hatha yoga, attended multiple workshops on the chakras, and is trained in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction). She is also a certified leadership development coach and yoga teacher mentor. Helping people navigate change and grow into their purpose with clarity, courage, and authenticity.

Nancy Chen is a DanceCraft certified belly dance teacher. She stumbled upon belly dance in 2012, and it completely transformed her life - unlocking a gateway to a global community of support, creativity and empowerment.

Lucy Lee is a highly trained dancer with years of experience teaching ballet and movement to students of all ages and skill levels. Her style of instruction is rooted strongly in fundamental technique and a deep passion for the art of dance. As a teacher, her goal is to foster a love of movement and enjoyment of dance in her students. She has been teaching at Cotuit Center for the Arts for many years, the community is grateful to have her.

Linda Holmes has been tap dancing since she was 5 years old. She owned her own dance studios and dance company in California. Linda was a member of The American Jazz Dance Company, danced with the California Ballet School and Company, and the Heart and Sole Tap Dance Company. She is also a certified AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, a Swim Instructor, and has studied dance all over the US.

Linda Holmes has been tap dancing since she was 5 years old. She owned her own dance studios and dance company in California. Linda was a member of The American Jazz Dance Company, danced with the California Ballet School and Company, and the Heart and Sole Tap Dance Company. She is also a certified AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, a Swim Instructor, and has studied dance all over the US.

Lucy Lee is a highly trained dancer with years of experience teaching ballet and movement to students of all ages and skill levels. Her style of instruction is rooted strongly in fundamental technique and a deep passion for the art of dance. As a teacher, her goal is to foster a love of movement and enjoyment of dance in her students. She has been teaching at Cotuit Center for the Arts for many years, the community is grateful to have her.

Linda Holmes has been tap dancing since she was 5 years old. She owned her own dance studios and dance company in California. Linda was a member of The American Jazz Dance Company, danced with the California Ballet School and Company, and the Heart and Sole Tap Dance Company. She is also a certified AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, a Swim Instructor, and has studied dance all over the US.

Barry is a long-term committed practitioner of Tai Chi and a graduate of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center’s teacher training certification program, based on the Harvard Medical School’s Guide to Tai Chi and its Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi curriculum. In addition to teaching his own classes Barry teaches sessions for the staff of Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard University Library, and has been a featured instructor at the Harvard Medical School’s Herbert Benson MD Course in Mind Body Medicine, The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and The Cambridge Health Alliance’s Center for Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, as well as at the Tree of Life Tai Chi studios in Watertown.

Barry brings his experience as a life-long soccer goalkeeper coach to bear in providing a welcoming environment for the cultivation of fitness, health and mental well-being. Learn more at www.findingbalancetaichi.com.

Thoughts from students of Barry:

- “Very centering and calming, thank you!”

- “Thank you! Very relaxing & invigorating at the same time!” - “An excellent Tai Chi class! Thank you, Barry” - “Wonderful! I’d never tried Tai Chi before and it’s great!” - “It felt so good. Felt like I finally pampered myself. Thank you!”