Baris Yazar

Bambu Bodies

I began my journey into the arts at a young age through his passion for poetry and music. I have been successfully performing and teaching Capoeira (an afro-Brazilian art form) and Movement sessions for two decades in London. I have also been recognised as a teacher to the community as a multi time Lukas award winner ‘Best Brazilian Dance Teacher of the year’. I am also a qualified soft tissue therapist, yoga instructor and for the last 10 years have lectured on movement at the University of East London: Urban Dance Practice BA(hons) diploma.

 

Qualifications:

  • 20+ years of experience teaching/coaching and performing throughout Europe and the US.
  • Founder of Bambubodies – An organisation committed to deliver an empowering multi-disciplinary movement education.
  • Certified manual therapist and yoga instructor.

Class Description

Bambu Bodies

Bambu Bodies is a mixed movement class inspired by the Capoeira practice.

 

In this class, Baris will empower you with the necessary attributes and confidence to move freely and with ease, preparing you for any other physical activity. You’ll explore popular skills like handstands, headstands, elbow levers, bridges, “floreios (soft acrobatic skills like cartwheel), walkovers, “macacos” and more.

 

The class has a set sequence and structure that starts with movement exercises (squats, press-ups, sit-ups) before exploring floorwork where you work on proprioception and body awareness, before finishing with mobility exercises to develop strength and flexibility.

 

This class is taught with music.

 

No prior experience necessary. This class is for open-minded practitioners who want to develop their skills and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary in sustainable ways.

Testimonials

Dr Michelle L Krishnan

“Baris has integrated his formal understanding of the human body into a holistic approach to both his teaching of movement as well as his manual therapy practice. He is a gifted athlete and teacher who works hard to share his insights and skills with students and clients.”