There is a Chinese system of traditional Wu Shu that has been growing in Europe and America for close to a century. Li Family Traditional Wu Shu known as Lishi. China is an ancient and magical country. A long history and vast culture leave us with a rich cultural heritage. China is known throughout the … Read more
Stress, anxiety, low confidence and depression are all common reasons why people turn to Tai Chi as a natural anti-depressant to help boost their mood. I’ve seen many times how joining a class transforms people’s mental health and I’ve just read an article that provides some evidence why. “It turns out that, in the same … Read more
On this page you can watch the podcast or listen to the podcast or read the transcript of the podcast SHOW NOTES 1 min 20 – How did you first get into Lishi and the Daoist Arts? 1:58 – Why do people come along to a Lishi class in the beginning? 2:20 – What sort … Read more
Combining your Lishi practice with being a parent You used to wake up at 6am each morning to practice your forms and improve your own training. But now you barely get any sleep and you’ve got toddler tantrums, nappies and breakfast to sort out. You can say goodbye to your early morning meditation, me-time and … Read more
5 Tips for Surviving the Winter This year as soon as 1st November arrived – there was a change in the season brrrrr! It was like someone had turned on a switch. Winter had arrived. We still got the odd day of warmish weather as the season moved from end of autumn to proper winter. … Read more
Lishi is a system that was developed for the physical, spiritual and personal growth of it’s practitioners. It is thousands of years old and was originally practiced by ordinary peasant folk in China. When people first come to a Lishi class they learn to train with the “empty hand”. It is safer that way until they … Read more
Lishi Leeds Newsletter Spring into Action : May 2016 CONTENTS Lishi and the seasons Leeds Uni Lishi Featured on TV Hollywood is Coming to Lishi Classes in Leeds Tai Chi Sword Video Chang Ming Recipe In Lishi we try to observe, live and work with the seasons. We are moving out of the Winter (a Yin … Read more
I recently discovered a fab site where people are sharing lots of incredibly tasty vegan recipes. The site is called plantified and is the brainchild of Katrina Stuart who is a bit of a vegan whiz in the kitchen. The recipes are not all Chang Ming but they definitely offer some healthy dairy-free options and might inspire … Read more
Did you miss the recent Made in Leeds Tv show known as “The Book It List”? It’s on freeview Channel 7 and it featured our Lishi Leeds University Tai Chi class. They were keen to learn more about why Lishi Leeds Tai Chi is a great form of exercise for young people wanting to get … Read more
Spring Vegetables with Tofu and Noodles Serves 1 Ingredients 3 bunched carrots 2 spring onions 1 clove of garlic 1cm root ginger 3 large Chard leaves ( or equivalent) 2 sticks dried Tofu 50g (20zs) Noodles 300mls (1/2pint) vegetable stock. Instructions Break up the tofu sticks and soak for 5 minutes Peel and chop carrots … Read more
