5Rhythms® Dance with Bernadette Ryder

5Rhythms® Dance with Bernadette Ryder

Sunday 5Rhythms in Weston-super-Mare

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    Jon's 5Rhythms Classes

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    The 5Rhythms is a simple, powerful moving meditation that anyone – of any age, size, or physical ability – can practise. There are no steps to follow, no choreography to learn, no way to do it wrong. The only requirement is a body that is still breathing, a heart that is still beating, and mind that is still curious!
    For more see: About 5Rhythms.

    No need for any experience, just book online and come along. That said, especially if it’s your first time, do check out the ‘Further Details’ section below.

    Note: Jon Ralls has now completed the formal Waves Teacher Training, on which he was mentored by Ajay Rajani for ‘Sweats’ (practice classes) – thanks Ajay! He continues to be mentored by Bernadette Ryder (overall)* These Classes are continuing by popular demand!

    Production credits:
    Many thanks to Dan for unwavering practical and emotional support for all Sweats, and to Positive Living WsM for Sunday Sweats – finding the venue, ongoing practical support, and running the by-donation café at the end.

    See also 5Rhythms Global website:

    * Disclaimer:
    Jon Ralls is profoundly grateful to Bernadette Ryder for her generosity in offering this website space, inclusion in her promotional emails etc, and use of her online booking facilities (purely as a conduit). These Classes are offered solely and independently by Jon Ralls, 5Rhythms Teacher. No liability whatsoever attaches to Bernadette Ryder and In-Rhythm in connection with these Classes. While advertised through In-Rhythm media channels, and all bookings and other contracts relating to these Classes are with him alone. Jon Ralls has specialist professional liability insurance cover through Balens Insurance Brokers.

    Further details

    General information applicable to all our classes and workshops:
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    5Rhythms is both a very ‘free’ individual practice which offers significant permission – while simultaneously being a group/community practice which calls for consideration and respect for the group process.

    Bring & wear

    • Loose clothing in which to move freely, and have a good sweat! – layers are good;
    • Something warm to put on or wrap round you when not dancing;
    • A water bottle;
    • Your curiosity!
      also…
    • Please don’t wear any kind of fragrance – the dance is an environment that heightens allergies and other sensitivities.
    • For safety, bags, valuables etc may be brought into the hall/studio.

    Some dos & don’ts

    • FEET:
      Many find bare feet easy and comfortable – some prefer Dance Sneakers which prevent sore feet and give support to arches, knees and ankles;
    • Other shoes are not recommended: trainers have too much grip so are hard on knees.
    • Don’t dance in socks – they slip too easily!

    “Do you have the discipline to be a free spirit?” – Gabrielle Roth

    This is a meditation/embodiment practice which has clear boundaries which need to be honoured if the full potential of this work is to be achieved:

    • Don’t use phones/tablets, even on silent – if you need to check on a babysitter or something, take devices outside the hall/studio (or, at Horfield, outside the building) and check them there.
    • Don’t talk – words take us straight back into our heads!
    • Arrive on time – the warm-up, including the initial ‘unguided’ warm-up is an important part of the process. The doors will be locked and there is no admittance 15 minutes after the start.
    • Stay until the end both for yourself, and for the group – if you leave early you will disrupt the collective energy and your own process will be incomplete.

    Open/Drop-in Classes

    Please see:
    Terms & Conditions – class bookings‘ (opens in new tab/window).

    Workshops/Courses

    Please download:
    Workshops, Courses & other events – Booking Terms and Conditions‘ [PDF]

    Details

    Organiser & Teacher: Jon Ralls

    Weston-super-Mare – monthly:

    Held by: Jon (or sometimes a guest teacher).
    Hutton Primary School, Church Lane, Hutton, Weston-s-Mare, BS24 9SN
    Second Sunday morning of the month:
    – Nov 10: Guest – Jean Rankin
    – Dec 8: Jon
    10:30am – 12:30pm (+”café time”)
    (prompt start! see ‘Further Details’)
    Positive Living WsM offer a by-donation café afterwards with herbal teas and delicious gluten-free snacks (cash only)

    Prices:
    In advance*: £12 / £10 (low income/conc)
    On the door: £15 (flat rate, cash or card)

    Booking: Online pre-booking recommended
    – both to reduce cash handling, and to speed up entry.
    * Online booking closes at 9pm the night before the class *
    (after which the drop-in price applies).
    See T&Cs re ‘date transfers’ (which you can do yourself online 🙂 )
    See below for any variations.

    IMPORTANT: 
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    If Jon is away, the Class is always covered by a certified 5Rhythms teacher: (sorry, hall not available)

    Jon also covers other classes* when the teachers / teachers in training are away:

    For updates, why not join our mailing list?

    Note of thanks: Bristol & Weston Sweats

    Thanks to everyone who came and danced at my training ‘Sweats’. The Bristol sessions are unlikely to restart in the foreseeable future, but will be advertised here if/when they do.

    Venues

    Weston-super-Mare

    Hutton Primary School
    Hutton Primary School, Church Lane, Hutton,
    Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9SN
    Close to M5, Free (limited) parking onsite (more on-street);
    15 min cycle from centre
    [Google map] (local map below)

    Hutton School Gym

    See Venues page for more (or ‘Google Maps’ link above).

    Other venues...

    Wath this space… 🙂

    [Online booking coming soon]

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      For booking enquiries on the day please phone/text:
      07970 069 256 (Jon)

      Book Online

      * Stop Press: Payments now go through Stripe not PayPal *

      Hopefully a much smoother experience for everyone, and especially for those who repeatedly hit the insistence on opening an account!
      (and Jon’s classes now have their own bookings page.)

      Summary – key info

      • We start on time, usually at 10:30am please be on time – there may be no admittance 15 mins after start.
      • online booking closes at 9:00pm the night before (after which ‘drop-in’ price applies on the door).
      • We value consistency, but occasionally there may be unavoidable changes – we recommend joining the mailing list to make sure you know.
      • Full booking terms & conditions (as for open/drop-in classes)
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      • Please do not attend with any symptoms which might be covid.

      BOOKING SYSTEM DOWN

      Apologies – our booking system is currently down, and the provider is investigating. To receive a ‘heads-up’ email and/or text as soon as it’s up again, please send me a note of your email address and phone number using the ‘Get in Touch’ button (above). Thanks!

      (bookwhen.com – opens in new tab/window)

      [Online booking coming soon]

      See also:

      FAQ: 'Bookwhen' booking system

      It’s pretty self-explanatory (and more reliable), but please note:

      It’s not ‘required’, but if you do, you can then view / transfer / cancel your own bookings online 🙂 You’ll be offered the option to create an account during booking.
      (Existing accounts could not be transferred from the old system, for security & privacy reasons – sorry.)

      Click the ‘View booking’ button in your confirmation email, log in if necessary, and then you can:

      • until noon on the day:
        Transfer to another date (up to 4 weeks ahead); or
      • until 24 hours before:
        Cancel, and contact Jon to request:
        • a ‘credit’ code to use for a future booking (no fee), or
        • a refund (less £2.50 admin fee)the default if I don’t hear!

      After clicking [Book now] you enter details of attendees first, then assign them to the appropriate class(es). Thus, if someone is attending more than one (likely!), you only need to enter their contact details once 🙂

      If you have any issues making your booking – Email Jon or call/text 07970 069 256 – we can troubleshoot and/or, if necessary, just book you in manually! Thank you – looking forward to dancing with you soon!

      "Since I started dancing with you, you have sustained and inspired me, more than you could know. Thank you so much."
      Richard, Bridgend
      "I got so much more from this workshop than I could have ever expected ... meticulously organised and held, I could not find any other word to describe it than 'perfect'."
      Kelly, Plymouth
      "Bernadette's experience and generosity as a facilitator, her skill and capacity to hold space for a whole group whilst having a particular sensitivity to individuals as they work, is tremendous."
      Mags L, Durham
      "Wonderful energy, beautiful people one really couldn't ask for anymore. Highly recommended."
      Andre, London [Facebook 5* review]
      "I've found [Rhythm Circle] really nourishing and feel very safe in the space. I look forward to it every week and have got so much out of being with a regular group..."
      Caroline, Bristol
      "It's no exaggeration to say that 5 Rhythms with Bernadette has given me back my life!"
      JR, Bristol
      "(Bernadette's classes) have had a very positive impact on my life ... and far exceeded my hopes and expectations."
      NW, Bristol
      "Thank you for making such a beautiful safe space."
      LJ, Bristol
      "It was one of the best workshops I have ever experienced."
      SG, Gloucestershire
      "You said it would be nourishing – and you were right."
      KC, Bristol
      "It's quite astounding! I have learnt so much and have taken away so many lessons and so much positivity..."
      HT, Bristol
      "What would I change? - I'd prescribe the course on the NHS!"
      NJ
      “I love these sessions… to let off steam, develop confidence connecting with others, to move away from the head fuzz and into my body… also just a lovely bunch of people”
      Ria, Bristol [FB post]
      "Bernadette's choice of music is always delicious and always seems to be in alignment with the energy of the room."
      Ria, Bristol [FB post]
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