London Lishi Arts

Latest News & Events (July 2009)

Daoist Feng Shui Public Seminar (Sunday 19th July - 2pm to 4pm)

Seize this once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about Daoism and Daoist Feng Shui from Zhao Yuanfu, an Abbot at the White Cloud Temple in Beijing and a world leading expert on Daoist Feng Shui.

PLACES are LIMITED - so BOOK NOW at  www.whitecloud.express.iristickets.co.uk

Click here for full details.

Also check out the new White Cloud business website here.

Chinese 'Year of the Ox' Celebrations (Jan 2009)

The Chinese year of the Ox was celebrated in style across London in January. Our Lishi groups offered free taster sessions to the public as well as demonstrations, free Chinese tea and lectures on Ancient Chinese Daoist culture and philosophy.

In addition to celebrating the Chinese New Year those who attended got a flavour or what it was like to perform and experience the beauty and grace of tai chi and the powerful dynamism of kung fu in a safe and friendly atmosphere.

Click here to downoad the full press release.

London Lishi Chinese New Year Performance, Trafalgar Square (Jan 2009)

Click here to see more pictures of the public perfomance done by London Lishi in Trafalfar Square to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

An Amazing Summer School!!

The London Lishi Arts Summser School was a wonderful success. 3 Daoist Masters including Laoba Desmond Murray (right), Abbot Zhao Daozhang (left) and Dacan Chen (centre) provided some amazing insights into their ancient heritage.

The course was open to beginners who had never tried Lishi before and was in fact full each of the four days. London Lishi Arts teaches the Lishi method of 'Daoist Whole-Body Breathing' incorporating Tai Chi (moving like water), Qi Gong (energy work) and Dao Yin (breath work). The course was organised by Alex Boyd, the coordinator of London Lishi Arts. Click here to read what the press had to say!

Just Ended: 'A Time for Tai Chi'

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for these open Tai Chi sessions that took place at Somerset House on Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout June. The sessions were led by Jonathan Orchard from London Lishi Arts and the International Daoist Society. As part of the build up to Big Dance 2008 some 30 - 40 people attended each session. Sara-Ellen, the organiser of the events said the sessions went "ridiculously well" which is great feedback. Well done to Jonathan and all the volunteers who assisted.

Regular Weekly Classes in Lishi

Our Lishi classes take place as follows:

East Dulwich
Thursday 1:30-3:00pm
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8PW Map
Call Lesley: M 07786 927035

Near Arsenal (closed from 29th June to the end of August - to allow for floor repairs)
Monday 7:00-9:00pm
Elizabeth House Community Centre, 2 Hurlock Street, Islington N5 1ED Map
Call Ralph on 07932 001089

Southgate
Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm
Southgate School Gymnasium, East Wing, Sussex Way, Cockfosters, EN4 0BL Map
Call Ron on 07950179022

Near Euston
Wednesday 1.15-2.15pm
One KX, 120 Cromer Street, London WC1H 8BS Map
Call Tom on 07950 531431

Summer 2009 - 4 day Course

Weekend Courses

Benefits of Lishi

The benefits of Daoist (or Taoist) exercise systems are phenomenal and if you are looking to improve your health, fitness, confidence or well-being in any way, then you are lucky to have discovered this page.

Warning!! Practising the Lishi Daoist Arts can change your life.. for the better!

Our classes and courses are friendly and welcoming with people of all ages and abilities. You are very welcome and are guaranteed to have fun, so if you think this could be for you, come along. All you need is loose comfortable clothing (e.g. Tracksuit bottoms, T-shirt and trainers).

You will learn:
• Daoist culture and etiquette
• How to keep fit and healthy
• How to improve your posture
• How to move effectively and efficiently
• How to defend yourself
• How to eat well
• How to improve your concentration & memory
• How to use and develop your energy

The graceful movements are based on breathing techniques and the use of qi (chi) energy. This means the movements are soft and fluid but also very powerful, and can have great health benefits. Fast but also slow, light but also heavy, these arts are physically expressive and can be applied in many areas of life.

Lishi classes include :

Daoist Taiji / Tai Chi
Kai Men / Daoist yoga
Dao Yin Breathing Exercises and Qi Gong
Daoist Gongfu / Feng Shou / "Hand of the Wind" Kung Fu Self Defence
Traditional Daoist Wushu
Daoist stick, sword, sabre & silk

More about Lishi:

Click here to download a useful information sheet giving further details about Lishi.

This is the perfect opportunity to discover how the ancient wisdom of Lishi could enhance your life. Click here to send us your questions, find out more and let us know you'd like to attend

To see Lishi in action by clicking the picture below, then click again to play the YouTube video