Lishi is a physical dance and movement activity rooted in ancient Chinese traditional exercise. Lishi will show you how to relax, be calm and control your energy. Then you can experience the awesome power you have to make your life inspiring, amazing and fantastic. Lishi involves a fluid way of moving: Tai Qi (swimming in the air) Qi Gong ( Increasing your natural internal magical powers) WuShu ( Dynamic perpetual motion)
Benefits of Lishi: Lishi, is designed to make you as flexible, open, resilient, adaptable and creative as possible in body, mind and spirit. An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life that works.
In Lishi Tai Chi in Stoke Newington, we practice an ancient Daoist-Chinese exercise system. Daoism is the art and science of cultivating Qi. Qi is the energy that flows through the universe and all living beings, – and that includes you!
In Lishi Tai Chi in Stoke Newington you learn how to use your Chi and practice an ancient art form that has existed for thousands of years. Come and find out…In every session you will experience:
The Power of Relaxation Prove to yourself that tension and stress actually make you weaker and being relaxed doubles your strength instantly.
The Keys to Greater Vitality Practice traditional ‘Dao Yin’ breathing techniques to give the body and mind more energy and wake you up.
Moving with Stillness Focus your mind and develop incredible powers of concentration through mindful exercise. Raising the Tempo It doesn’t matter how fit or unfit you are, Lishi exercises are guaranteed to exercise your heart and lungs, burn fat and tone and strengthen your muscles to help you look and feel good.
Chi –Your Vital Force Get in touch with your own natural magical power and learn how to use it to change your life.Self-Defence Like Capoeira, Lishi appears as a dance when you see it performed, but the dance disguises a fun dynamic way of staying safe and protecting yourself. After the session you will leave feeling better than when you started!
London Lishi Arts is a registered charity number 1114627
The London Summer Course promises to be loads of fun this year. There will be four full days of Lishi taught by the world-class coach Xiansheng Alex Boyd plus a range of events in the afternoons and evenings.
Sign up below to experience Lishi: a Taoist system encompassing Yoga, Tai Chi and Soft Kung Fu. Relax and invigorate your body with our unique exercises which are performed alone and with other students.
If you’ve never tried Lishi before, this is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a full 4-day taster course, or if you prefer try it for one or two days.
The HIGHLIGHT On the Thursday afternoon, we will be heading off to the coast to spend the evening practising Lishi on the beach, then early to bed (after a nice supper) and up at dawn for more time on the beach and a relaxing morning session.
On one of the other afternoons we will be visiting the lido in London Fields for some ‘aqualishi’, followed by a meal at a local restaurant. …and much, much more!!
If you would like to try Lishi and can get to London on Saturday (26th May) we are running a special workshop for everyone who has an interest in Lishi.
The class will be delivered by senior instructors and will give you an excellent experience of Lishi.
There will also be some special guests from Weihai in China.
The class will be taught by International Coach Alex Boyd, so this is a fantastic opportunity to get introduced to Lishi. Beginners can come along and join in on Thursday evenings, from 7-8.30pm.
To confirm your place contact Mem on 07981 589 881 or email mem@lishi.org
The new class is in Camden at: Kentish Town Congregational Church Hall, Kelly Street, NW1 8PH. The hall is just off the main Kentish town high road and just 5 minutes walk from Camden or Kentish Town Tube Stations.
Weekend courses are taught by Alex Boyd International Lishi Coach. Weekend courses are an excellent way for beginners to get a feel for practising the traditional movements and exercises used within the Lishi system for thousands of years. The courses run from 1-6pm on Saturdays and 10-3pm on Sundays. This might seem very long but there always time to stop for a refreshing cup of Chinese Tea and a snack! There is also the opportunity to go for a delicious, sociable meal together on the Saturday evening usually to a local Chinese or Thai restaurant. At Christmas there will be an excellent 4 day Winter Course with lots of practice and a fabulous festive feast on the Sunday afternoon.
Upcoming area Courses All area courses are held at: St Gabriel’s Hall, Churchill gardens, off Lupus Street, Pimlico SW1V 3AA
October 27-28th Sat: 1-6pm Sun: 10-3pm November 24-25th Sat: 1-6pm Sun: 10-3pm December 15-17th Sat: 1-6pm Sun: 10-6pm Mon: 10-3pm Tues:10-3pm
Starting in September 2012 Lishi have a unique volunteering opportunity for young people 16-24 to discover an ancient system of movement and exercise that help you see the world differently.
“ Lishi (‘Lee-Sheer’) will develop amazing performance skills, boost your self esteem, show you how to keep calm under pressure and help you see the world differently”
Lishi volunteering is open to all young people in classes across London, Southgate, Kings Cross, Holborn, Camden, Dulwich and Hackney. It’s an unmissable opportunity to see for yourself if Lishi can change your life for the better and get practical experience of running a local community group, invaluable for budding entrepreneurs, artists, sports/ dance coaches, politicians, community workers, youth workers, teachers, students.
To find a class near you and get started contact Vicky[at]lishi.org or call 07981589936
Tai Chi forms, breathing and movement exercises used for centuries in China to maintain good health and quality of life.
Get re-energised and active.
A dynamic Lishi class has opened in central London at the University of the Arts London (UAL). The class is open to beginners and will teach both the Yin and Yinplus arts of Lishi. You will be able to get fit and meet new people. From your first class, you will also learn how to use your energy and practice art forms that have existed for thousands of years. We also have a cup of Chinese tea halfway through and music is often played in the class. Lishi is the Chinese path to physical, mental and spiritual fitness.
Find out more by getting in contact, joining our facebook group or just come along on the night.
Where: University of the Arts London (UAL) Activities Studio, Students’ Union 272 High Holborn London WC1V 7EY When: Come along on Tuesday’s from 7-9pm
University of the Arts London Students are encouraged to attend as part of their student life at University. It is a great way to meet other students and have some time out from lectures!
An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life……. ……..that works.
In Holborn Tai Chi, we practice an ancient Daoist-Chinese exercise system.
Daoism is the art and science of cultivating Qi. Qi is the energy that flows through the universe and all living beings, – and that includes you! In Lishi Tai Chi in Holborn you learn how to use your Chi and practice an ancient art form that has existed for thousands of years.
The Power of Relaxation Prove to yourself that tension and stress actually make you weaker and being relaxed doubles your strength instantly.
The Keys to Greater Vitality Practice traditional ‘Dao Yin’ breathing techniques to give the body and mind more energy and wake you up.
Moving with Stillness Focus your mind and develop incredible powers of concentration through mindful exercise.
Raising the Tempo It doesn’t matter how fit or unfit you are, Lishi exercises are guaranteed to exercise your heart and lungs, burn fat and tone and strengthen your muscles to help you look and feel good.
Chi –Your Vital Force Get in touch with your own natural power and learn how to use it to change your life.
Self-Defence Like Capoeira, Lishi appears as a dance when you see it performed, but the dance disguises a fun dynamic way of staying safe and protecting yourself.
After the session you will leave feeling better than when you started
If you’re in London during May or June then look out for our morning sessions taking place at Somerset House from 8:45am – 9:45am every Wednesday from 16th May to 20th June. Get in touch if you would like further info.
Times: All Sessions are from 8.45am-9.30am
Dates Wed 16th May Wed 23rd May Wed 30th May Wed 6th June Wed 13th June Wed 20th June
Venue
Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA
The nearest mainline rail stations are: Charing Cross, Waterloo and Blackfriars.
The nearest underground stations are: Temple, Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Embankment.
Buses servicing the Strand include numbers 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77a, 91 and 176, while the River Bus Service can be taken to Embankment and Savoy piers.
Pedestrian access to Somerset House is available from Victoria Embankment, Waterloo Bridge (via a new footbridge link) or from the Strand.
Looking for something exciting and different? Need a change of pace or new perspective? Then you may have just taken your first step to towards a new experience.
Lishi is an ancient system of exercise that has profound effects on your health and wellbeing.
If you are looking for a way to improve your energy, increase your confidence or manage stress Lishi might just be what you are looking for…
Come and join us and see the world differently… An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life……. ……..that works.
In Lishi Tai Chi in Kentish Town, we practice an ancient Daoist exercise system. Daoism is the art and science of cultivating Qi (Chi). Qi is the energy that flows through the universe and all living beings, – and that includes you!
In Lishi Tai Chi in Kentish Town you learn how to use your Qi and practice an ancient art form that has existed for thousands of years. Why are we in Kentish Town? Come and find out… To confirm your place contact Mem on 07981 589 881 or email mem@lishi.org
The new class is in Camden at: Kentish Town Congregational Church Hall, Kelly Street, NW1 8PH. The hall is just off the main Kentish town high road and just 5 minutes walk from Camden or Kentish Town Tube Stations.
Lishi – Movement, Vitality, Power
Lishi is a physical dance and movement activity rooted in ancient Chinese traditional exercise. Lishi will show you how to relax, be calm and control your energy. Then you can experience the awesome power you have to make your life inspiring, amazing and fantastic. Lishi involves a fluid way of moving: • Tai Qi (swimming in the air) • Qi Gong ( Increasing your natural internal magical powers) • Wu Shu ( Dynamic perpetual motion)
HOW WILL I BENEFIT FROM LISHI? The Power of Relaxation You will prove to yourself that tension and stress actually make you weaker. We will then show you ways to rid yourself of this forever and prove how being relaxed doubles your strength instantly.
The Keys to Greater Vitality Building on lessons of relaxation I hand you the Keys to Greater Vitality by revealing special Taoist ‘Dao Yin’ breathing techniques.
Moving with Stillness Learn to focus your mind and develop incredible concentration through mindful exercise that promotes greater calm and harmony between mind and body.
Raise the Tempo True fitness is achieved by increasing the intensity of how you currently exercise. Taoists in China realised this thousands of years ago and developed exercises that are safe yet challenging for all people. It doesn’t matter how fit or unfit you are when you walk through the door to the class our exercises are guaranteed to exercise your heart and lungs, burn fat and tone and strengthen your muscles so that you have more energy available at all times.
Chi – Your Vital Force You will be introduced to the natural energy within your body that has always been available to you. Exercising and utilising your “chi” or “qi” is the very essence of Lishi and brings greater benefits than you can realise.
Self-Defense that is fun and simple The principles of Lishi are very effective as a system of self-defense and step-by-step you will gain greater coordination and confidence by working with a partner to test what you are learning in a supportive environment.
Once you experience the benefits of Lishi, you will want to make “feeling fit, healthy and energised” your natural way. We will spend time learning and practising exercises so that Lishi becomes a natural part of your lifestyle so you can draw on the benefits whenever you want, wherever you are.
Come and find out if Lishi is what you have been looking for. You will be able to get fit and meet new like-minded people. From your first class, you will also learn how to use your energy and practice art forms that have existed for thousands of years.
LISHI IS THE CHINESE PATH TO PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL FITNESS
Sat 17th December 1pm-6pm Sun 18th December 10am-3pm followed by CHRISTMAS MEAL 3pm-6pm Mon 19th December 10am-3pm Tue 20th December 10am-3pm
Sign up by downloading the booking form here to secure your place and experience Lishi: a Taoist system encompassing Yoga, Tai Chi & Soft Kung Fu. Nourish and warm your body with our unique exercises which are performed alone and with other students.
If you’ve never tried Lishi before, this is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a full 4-day taster course, or if you prefer try it for one or two days.
Cost: £25 per day (£20 per day for low waged).
The HIGHLIGHT Winter is a time for celebrating, so join us on the Sunday afternoon in the cosy kitchen at St Gabriel’s for a delicious, ‘chang ming’ Winter feast. Guests are welcome too, so feel free to invite a friend!
In this blog post we are taking a look at our new Women’s Lishi Tai Chi class in Camden London.
Lishi Tai Chi is renowned for being particularly graceful with a focus on developing the “Yin” or “feminine” way.
Local teacher Vicky Whyte says “Weekly Lishi Classes at Queens Crescent Community Centre have been running successfully now since 2009 but I recently saw the value in making a time where women could get together, create a space for themselves and learn these beautiful movements.”
Regular class attendee Phylis says
“By attending the Queens Lishi class I feel a lot better healthwise”
and Daniela agrees
“I just love coming to my Camden Monday and Thursday classes. Spiritually, mentally and physically the class puts everything just right.”
Vicky continues “The women only classes have been really popular and have proved to be the perfect compliment to the more dynamic Lishi sessions that I run on a Thursday”.
Lishi classes at Queens Community Centre are fun and relaxed so if you’ve always wanted to try an alternative way to get fit, get happy and improve your health this is the class for you. Beginners are always welcome and summer classes are running until the 15th August. Find out more at www.lishi.org/classes/camden or contact Vicky on 07981 589 936
Come and join us and see the world differently…
