“For me Lishi is not only self defence or yoga but a holistic way of learning to know myself. Any other classes I have attended, and that is many, only focused on one aspect of my being but Lishi has an integrative approach that is unparalleled. I have benefited enormously in ways that I did not expect. It has increased my self-knowledge and self confidence greatly. It has not only increased my flexibility, stamina and strength but taught me a whole new way of relating to the world. Thank you. I warmly recommend Lishi classes to everyone.”
What were you looking for when you first came to a Lishi class?
“I recommend Lishi to anyone of any age. It provides tremendous benefits on so many levels and areas. You name your area of concern, and there are exercises to help improve it. Its holistic approach has been tried and tested and is apparent when practicing and feeling the overall improvements. It is an amazing system that I’ve benefited from in many ways including stress-relief, strength, balance, focus, overall health, and by experiencing things I didn’t know I could do or feel. Most importantly, all of the benefits come while having good fun. The teachers are a blessing.”
What benefits have you gained from practising Lishi?
“When I started Lishi I suffered from Asthma and had to use an inhaler regularly. After about a year of attending regular classes my Asthma disappeared and I haven’t used an inhaler since. This is just one of a string of benefits
I have enjoyed from training in Lishi. There is no other form of exercise I’ve tried that has given me the same buzz during and afterwards. It really switches my energy on which is a fantastic feeling.”
What can someone expect when they come along to a class for the first time?
“There are so many reasons that people take Lishi up, and also so many ways it can help, that I think most people should give it a go! I think it improves co-ordination, flexibility, stability, confidence and lung capacity. And I have only been going for four weeks… The totality of the system, in that it is a whole culture and for some a belief, means that everyone will find some part of Daoism that they can either benefit from or appreciate.”
What would you say to someone who is thinking of coming along to a Lishi class?
“It’s a bit magical and opens you to imagining what you are capable of.”
Lishi on China News Today June 2010
“I have spent all my working life in education of one sort or the other and yet had never experienced the ‘magic’ of the Lishi teaching/learning context.”
I would recommend Lishi to everybody because it improves every aspect of one’s life in an amazing way.
I feel Lishi has given my life depth and excitement that I have never experienced in anything else I have done before.
“Having spent quite some years in a dance environment, I was looking for something to replace that, without putting the impact on my joints dance had.
I was quite surprised how I felt after taking my first Lishi Tai Chi class. Firstly, I felt exuberant and I was surprised how flowing the Lishi was, while still giving a gentle but deep muscle workout. My body felt loose and warmed up afterwards. Spiritually, I felt free and relaxed and I would recommend the experience to everyone.”
Jane Austwick
Two months ago I came to Odense as Erasmus student looking for something else in order to develop myself and by myself… something that the University didn´t teach me, and I found your Lishi classes, I really enjoy them! I think it is really interesting what you are teaching and it helps me to conect with my own nature…
After practising it I really feel more energy than before and I just love it! going to your classes is connecting with myself!
Thank you!
I just love coming to my Camden Monday and Thursday classes. Spiritualy, mentaly and physicaly the class puts everything just right.
Glad to hear it Daniela. Thanks for your comment
Following a Lishi class, I felt utterly relaxed – had a great nights sleep for first time in ages and also my posture improved. I went to the Lishi class in Acomb, York – Iain was the really helpful instructure,
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to experience Lishi. We’ve been able to meet new friends and we’ve also learned alot from this. Me and my friend have both enjoyed every second of it and had great fun in the session.It was such an exciting and interesting activity, more people seriously need to take part in Lishi because they would loovvee it!