One of Taoism’s most important concepts is wu wei, which is sometimes translated as “non-doing” or “non-action.” A better way to think of it, however, is as a paradoxical “Action of non-action.” Wu wei refers to the cultivation of a state of being in which our actions are quite effortlessly in alignment with the ebb and flow of the elemental cycles of the natural world. It is a kind of “going with the flow” that is characterized by great ease and awake-ness, in which – without even trying – we’re able to respond perfectly to whatever situations arise.
(taoism.about.com)
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Rainer Dieck: Staatl.-gepr. Bewegungspädagoge, kam 1975 vom Hatha-Yoga zu den Lishi-Bewegungskünsten. Seit 1979 war er Schüler von Großmeister Chee Soo und seit 1989 wurde er von seinem Nachfolger unterrrichted. 1980 wurde Rainer Dieck Kursleiter, 1984 Lehrer für Dao Tai Chi, Qi Gong und Dao Yoga, seit 1989 ist er zudem Lehrer für Feng Shou Kung Fu. 1990 wurde er offizieller Head Instructor Germany der Dachorganisation „Lishi International“.
Bonn-Mehlem – Thomas Koch
Kurse: • Mi, 18.15 – 19.15 Uhr (Einsteiger) • Fr, 17.00 – 18.00 Uhr (Feng Shou Kung Fu für Kinder und Jugendliche) • Fr, 18.15 – 20.15 Uhr
weitere Termine nach Absprache möglich
Eine Probestunde ist kostenlos und unverbindlich möglich. Ein Einstieg ist jederzeit möglich.
Trainingsort: Ballettstudio Mainzer Straße 47 53179 Bonn
Thomas Koch: Ist seit 1995 Schüler von Rainer Dieck und dessen Lehrer. Seit 2004 ist er Kursleiter für Dao Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Dao Yoga und Feng Shou Kung Fu.
Bonn-Nord – Madlen Hunger
Kurse: • Di, 19.00 – 20.30 Uhr (Einsteiger)
Trainingsort: R2 Römerstr. 164 53117 Bonn
Der Kurs findet im Rahmen des Hochschulsportangebots der Universität Bonn statt. Er steht Studierenden, Bediensteten und Alumni der Universität Bonn offen und findet während der Vorlesungszeiten statt. Bitte informieren Sie sich auf den Seiten des Hochschulsports.
Kontakt: Anmeldung über den Hochschulsport der Universität
Madlen Hunger: Ist seit 2004 Schülerin von Rolf Kreyer, seit 2007 von Rainer Dieck und seinem Lehrer. Seit 2010 ist sie Kursleiterin für Qi Gong und Dao Yoga, seit 2012 zudem für Dao Tai Chi.
Bonn-Bad Godesberg – Thomas Koch
Kurse: • Feng Shou Kung Fu für Kinder und Jugendliche
Der 12-wöchige Kurs findet im Rahmen des Jugendbildungsangebots von AKO-PRO-Seminar e.V. statt. Er steht Schülern und Schülerinnen aller Bonner Schulen offen. Bitte informieren Sie sich auf den Seiten von AKO-PRO-Seminar e.V
Thomas Koch: Ist seit 1995 Schüler von Rainer Dieck und dessen Lehrer. Seit 2004 ist er Kursleiter für Dao Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Dao Yoga und Feng Shou Kung Fu.
Bonn-Plittersdorf – Thomas Koch
Kurse: • So, 10.00 – 12.00 Uhr (freies Training für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene) Das Training findet von März bis November statt.
Eine Probestunde ist kostenlos und unverbindlich möglich. Ein Einstieg ist jederzeit möglich.
Thomas Koch: Ist seit 1995 Schüler von Rainer Dieck und dessen Lehrer. Seit 2004 ist er Kursleiter für Dao Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Dao Yoga und Feng Shou Kung Fu.
Bonn-Plittersdorf – Madlen Hunger
Kurse: • Mi, 12.45 – 13.30 Uhr (Einsteiger)
Eine Probestunde ist kostenlos und unverbindlich möglich. Ein Einstieg ist jederzeit möglich.
Der Kurs findet im Rahmen des Betriebssportangebots der „BSG Wissen“ statt. Er steht Mitarbeitenden der angehörigen Wissenschaftsorganisationen und deren Angehörigen offen. Bitte informieren Sie sich auf den Seiten der „BSG Wissen“.
Kontakt: Email: madlen@lishi.de
Madlen Hunger: Ist seit 2004 Schülerin von Rolf Kreyer, seit 2007 von Rainer Dieck und seinem Lehrer. Seit 2010 ist sie Kursleiterin für Qi Gong und Dao Yoga, seit 2012 zudem für Dao Tai Chi.
Moving Meditation ultimately is aimed at giving you an indestructible sense of well-being that you enjoy throughout your regular daily activities.
Moving meditation in Lishi includes all the forms of exercise we practice (Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Taoist Yoga, etc.) – some are slow, some are fast, some are done in pairs or even groups.
They are just different ways to develop the same thing – an indestructible sense of well-being.
It’s a form of accelerated learning. We are all active most of the time, we normally work with other people, communicate, work to deadlines, travel. Doing Moving Meditation in Lishi makes it easier to develop the skills to get this sense of well-being all the time.
Sitting still in a quiet place isn’t something most of us can do during our normal activities!!
So it is easier, and quicker, to learn by doing active forms of meditation.
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Tai Chi, Dao Yin, Qigong, Chinese Yoga, Feng Shou (soft style Kung Fu)
Designed to protect, invigorate, de-stress and rejuvenate mind and body
Class Times Saturday 10am-12noon Polmont Old Parish Church Hall Main St, Falkirk FK2 0PT Near Edinburgh
Experiencing 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 is a physical dance and movement activity rooted in ancient Chinese traditional exercise. It is perfect for fitness, health and self-defence in every day modern life.
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.
Lishi involves a fluid way of moving: • Tai Chi forms including the Square Yard form and Flying Hands form • Kai Men – a system of Chinese Yoga to open up your energy channels – great for increasing suppleness and flexibility • Dao Yin breathing exercises for good health and detoxing • Qigong – learn how to use and direct your intrinsic energy • Feng Shou “Hand of the Wind” – a dynamic system of self Defence – great for toning and increasing stamina • Chang Ming –Ancient Long Life Dietary Therapy
Contact now to book your place Email:grant[at]lishi.org Call Grant on: 07799 005200
The Bradford class is a friendly group and you are welcome to join our beginners classes.
The Bradford Monday Evening Tai Chi Class takes place from 6:45 – 8:45pm at: Kala Sangam, St Peters House, 1 Forster Square, Bradford BD1 4TY (Map and directions)
An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life……. ……..that works!
In Lishi Tai Chi in Bradford, 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 Bradford you learn how to use your Chi and practice an ancient art form that has existed for thousands of years. So whats it doing in Bradford? Come and find out… Book Your Place Now.
For thousands of years, people all over the world have been practising and benefiting from Chinese exercise systems like Taichi, Taiji, Wushu, Yoga and Kungfu.
At the Bradford class we will teach you a time-tested way to raise your energy, become fitter and learn a philosophy for life that has been around for thousands of years for one reason, and one reason only….because it works!
In a few short weeks you could find yourself feeling very different (in a good way!) and you don’t have to spend money on an expensive gym membership to get these benefits!
The exercises we teach have been practised behind closed doors for thousands of years. Traditionally, they were considered so powerful that they were only passed on to select family members and friends.
Fate brought these Arts to the UK when the last member of the Lee Family, Chan Kam Li taught them to his adopted nephew, Chee Soo.
In time, Chee Soo formed the International Taoist Society (which is now known as Lishi International) to keep these arts alive and ensure the quality of all practitioners and teachers.
There is an open class in Bradford and we’d like to invite you to come and find out if Lishi Tai Chi in Bradford is for you.
At your first class you will be introduced to principles and exercises that have stood the test of time. They have been proven to work for both men and women for thousands of years so you can feel confident they will work for you too.
Through a range of Taoist exercises with some similarities to Yoga, Tai Chi and Kungfu, here’s just some of what you will discover….
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 Tai Chi in Bradford, 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.
The Bradford Monday Evening Class takes place from 6:45 – 8:45pm at Kala Sangam, St Peters House, 1 Forster Square, Bradford BD1 4TY (Map and directions)
To contact us about the class, email ben[at]lishi.org or call 07525377605.
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The Bradford Daytime Tai Chi class takes place on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 10:30am at Salvation Army Community Building, Holroyd Hill, Wibsey, Bradford BD6 1PQ Map and directions For more info contact John on 07737023097 / lishiarts[at]gmail.com
We also have a class in Keighley which takes place on Monday afternoons 2 – 3pm at Shared Church Hall, Church Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD21 5HT Map and directions For more info contact John on 07737023097 / lishiarts[at]gmail.com
We’d like to start a class at the University of Bradford so if you are a student or a member of staff who would be interested in a class and might be able to help us please get in touch.
Beginners Courses starting soon! £40 for a 6 week course (concessions £35)
The Thursday class runs from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at:
The Old Junior School, Southview Road Sharrow, S7 1DB with Lucie Williams
An alternative way to feel energised, find inner peace and learn an ancient philosophy for life that works.
In Lishi Tai Chi in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield you learn how to use your Chi and practice an ancient art form that has existed for thousands of years. So whats it doing in Sheffield? Come and find out… Book Your Place Now.
For thousands of years, people all over the world have been practising and benefiting from Chinese exercise systems like Taichi, Taiji, Wushu, Yoga and Kungfu.
At the Sheffield class we will teach you a time-tested way to raise your energy, become fitter and learn a philosophy for life that has been around for thousands of years for one reason, and one reason only….because it works!
In a few short weeks you could find yourself feeling very different (in a good way!) and you don’t have to spend money on an expensive gym membership to get these benefits!
The exercises we teach have been practised behind closed doors for thousands of years. Traditionally, they were considered so powerful that they were only passed on to select family members and friends.
Fate brought these Arts to the UK when the last member of the Lee Family, Chan Kam Li taught them to his adopted nephew, Chee Soo.
In time, Chee Soo formed the International Taoist Society (which is now known as Lishi International) to keep these arts alive and ensure the quality of all practitioners and teachers.
There is an open class in Sheffield and we’d like to invite you to come and find out if Lishi Tai Chi in Sheffield is for you.
At your first class you will be introduced to principles and exercises that have stood the test of time. They have been proven to work for both men and women for thousands of years so you can feel confident they will work for you too.
Through a range of Taoist exercises with some similarities to Yoga, Tai Chi and Kungfu, here’s just some of what you will discover….
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 Tai Chi in Sheffield, 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.
To contact us about the class, email lucie[at]lishi.org or call 07583568726.
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Sheffield Lishi Arts is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to teaching Lishi and helping people in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire to benefit from its practice.
Many people are familiar with Tai Chi, Yoga and Kung Fu, yet few know of Lishi. Lishi (pronounced “Lee Sher”) encompasses all three of these disciplines and more. It is meditation in movement, a physical expression of Taoist philosophy and a proven way to get fitter, healthier and more confident.
Come along to one of our classes and find out if Lishi is what you are looking for. These exercises have been practised behind closed doors for thousands of years. Traditionally, they were considered so powerful that they were only passed on to select family members and friends.
Fortunately, in the last seventy-five years, these exercises have been developed and taught in the UK thanks to the late Grand Master Chee Soo, and the current Senior Instructor and President of Lishi International (formerly the International Daoist Society) and the College of Chinese Physical Culture.
The exercises are from China and when practised holistically are known as Lishi.
Details of the next 7 week Beginners’ Courses are available here
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Sheffield Lishi Arts is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to teaching Lishi and helping people in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire to benefit from its practice.
For thousands of years, people all over the world have been practising and benefiting from Chinese exercise systems like Taichi, Taiji, Wushu, Yoga and Kungfu.
