Seifu Andy Barkworth
Tuesday 10:30am-12
Seifu Andy Barkworth is a devoted teacher with over 20 years of experience and over 30 years of study in traditional and contemporary forms of breath, mind, body, and energy wellness practices. He founded On Path Healing Arts to expand his services and to help more people discover these powerful and practical life-balancing treasures.
Among his favorite places to teach are Paradise Valley Community College, the Sedona Yoga Festival, Holistic Hollow Yoga, and Panache Desai’s Global Gatherings and events. Andy is pleased to join the stellar teachers of Kundalini Yoga at the Center for Divine Awakening in May 2023.
It is Andy’s honor and pleasure to share his passion for the martial and healing arts of tai chi, qi gong, kung fu, breathwork, energy healing, and meditation with others. As a leader and teacher, Andy has had the good fortune to certify others in these wellness practices.
At a young age Andy was curious and intrigued by spiritual and mind-altering experiences. After having a prolonged LSD psychedelic peak trip at age 14, Andy experienced an awakening. This sparked his journey into natural ways to attain and embody higher states of being.
Andy’s journey into the martial and healing arts began at age 16 in 1991. In 1995 he found his true home and met his lifelong teacher, Seifu Umar Sharif; founder of the 7 Circles Systems of Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi. Andy received the title of Seifu, master level teacher, in the 7 Circles Systems in 2018. This is yet another step along the lifelong journey of growth.
After 16 years of personal practice in the Ifa tradition, in 2021 Andy was invited to become and initiated as a Babalawo, Ifa priest. He continues his studies and practice under the tutelage of Oluwo Umar Sharif of Ile Awo Orisa with guidance and support from the Isoro Traditional Council of Chiefs. This expanded Andy’s journey into the great mysteries and continues to explore the realm of infinite potential and possibility.
Andy will inspire you to move your body, free your mind, and energize your spirit.