As seen at "A Time for Tai Chi" Somerset House 2008 and 2010

Image below: London Lishi Arts leading early morning Tai Chi at Somerset House in June 2010.

London Lishi Arts is a registered charity that aims to promote health through education in the Chinese physical activity of Weihai Lishi Quanfa to benefit people in London. Our 6 qualified teachers each run classes at various times of the week all of which are open to beginners.

Click here for class times and venues

At a Lishi class you can expect to take part in movements that are similar to Tai Ji (called 'swimming in air') which are fluid and graceful. At the core of Lishi is good physical alignment, breathing and energy (Qi) work. All the movements and dances can be done slowly (Yin) or faster (Yang). You might be practising a group dance for 20 minutes followed by practising a movement with a partner you've never met before for another 10 minutes under supervision. Before every partner exercise you learn to bow and demonstrate respect and other virtues which play a significant part in becoming a true exponent of Lishi.

People who have practised Lishi for a long time say that it helps increase energy levels in a balanced way; it benefits every bit of you - physically, emotionally, mentally.. and this transfers in improving every aspect of your life - work, home, relationships, how you feel in yourself.

It can help quite, underconfident people express themselves better and become less shy. It can also help louder, more arrogant people find humility and become more gentle.

Why not take a Lishi class and see what it could do for you?