Tai Chi, Qigong, and Taoist Arts Classes in Sheffield
Would you like to Relax and Get fit? Our classes across Sheffield can help to boost your Energy and calm your Mind, Body and Spirit.
Are you curious about Tai Chi, Taoist Yoga, Qi gong or Soft Kung Fu classes? Then get in touch and change your life today.
We teach across Sheffield, including City Centre, Meersbrook, Nether Edge and Sheffield University.
Tai Chi for EveryOne
Physical movements provide a way in to Tao Practice.
Tai Chi
Movement Meditation
Tao Yoga
QiGong
‘Hand & Foot of the Wind’ Kung Fu
Fun & invigorating classes are taught in a supportive community of students and teachers.
Our classes are taught by highly experienced practitioners who have all been students of Tao Practice for many decades.
About Our Taoist Arts
At Sheffield Taoist Centre we teach the Lee Family system of Taoist Arts – Tai Chi, Qigong, Soft Kung Fu, and meditation – suitable for Everyone.
The Lee Family System will benefit your whole life. Improve your health and your outlook. cultivate your relationships with other people and increase your energy levels. find deeper meaning and take control over the direction of your life.
All our arts are taught at ALL our evening classes.
Sheffield students and teachers have the opportunity to attend courses and special events at Sea Cloud Hall in Leeds, the home of the Lee Family System taught by the International Taoist Society.
Tai Chi
Lee Family Tai Chi is a timeless Taoist art that combines movement, breath, and awareness into a practice of effortless flow. It is more than exercise: it is a path to self-understanding and harmony. Its graceful sequences cultivate inner energy, enhance flexibility, and strengthen body and mind. Guided by the principles of Yin and Yang, Tai Chi shows us how to move with softness and intention, developing a quality of flow that extends far beyond the training hall.
Qigong
Qigong, often translated as “life-force cultivation,” is one of the oldest Taoist practices and a cornerstone of the Lee Family Arts. Where Tai Chi takes the form of long, flowing sequences, Qigong works with simpler patterns that emphasise breath, posture, and awareness. By opening the body’s meridians and guiding the flow of chi, Qigong restores vitality, reduces stress, and promotes physical and emotional balance.
Each movement is designed to feel natural and unforced, making the practice accessible to all ages and levels of experience. With regular practice, you may notice better posture, improved circulation, and a growing sense of clarity and calm. Taoist Qigong is not only restorative but also deeply meditative—a way of stepping back from the busyness of life to reconnect with your own centre.
Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with energy practices, Lee Family Qigong provides a rich, dynamic approach rooted in Taoist tradition. Through breathwork, mindful movement, and stillness, it offers tools to cultivate vitality and to live with greater ease and balance.
Kung Fu – Feng Shou, the “Hand of the Wind”
Lee Family Kung Fu, known as Feng Shou or the “Hand of the Wind,” is a Taoist martial art that combines fluid, circular techniques with practical self-defence. Rather than relying on force, it develops sensitivity, timing, and adaptability, teaching practitioners how to redirect energy and respond with precision.
The name reflects its qualities: adaptable, swift, and flowing. Feng Shou sharpens awareness and cultivates inner energy (Qi), allowing movements to be both graceful and powerful. This makes it suitable for people of all ages and abilities, offering benefits that extend well beyond martial application.
Rooted in Taoist principles of yin and yang, Feng Shou fosters balance and resilience in the face of challenges. It strengthens the body, focuses the mind, and nurtures the spirit, while also enhancing flexibility, coordination, and overall vitality.
With regular practice, Feng Shou becomes more than a martial art—it becomes a way of living with poise, confidence, and harmony.
Our Taoist traditions offers something for everyone. Beginners enjoy accessible, energising movements, while experienced students explore deeper layers of practice. Whether your aim is better health, stress relief, or a path to inner harmony, Lee Family Arts provide a holistic way to grow.
Teachers
Our teachers have each trained in the Lee Family Taoist System for decades and are qualified instructors within the International Taoist Society. All continue their own training and development at Sea Cloud Hall in Leeds, the home of the International Taoist Society. While each teacher brings their own personality and experience to their classes, all share a commitment to creating a welcoming environment where students can develop health, vitality, confidence and a deeper understanding of Taoist practice.
Nushi Lucie
Nushi Lucie has practised Taoist Arts for decades and is a senior teacher within the International Taoist Society. Known for her warm and encouraging teaching style, she helps students build confidence, develop energy and discover the deeper principles behind Tai Chi and Taoist practice. Alongside her teaching, she has delivered Taoist Exercise programmes in schools and educational settings across the North of England.
Xiansheng Ian
Xiansheng Ian has trained in the Taoist Arts for decades and is a senior teacher within the International Taoist Society. He teaches with enthusiasm, humour and a practical approach that makes the arts accessible to everyone. His classes will leave you feeling refreshed, energised and with a smile on your face. Ian has taught Taoist Arts workshops in businesses and workplaces across the North of England.
Nushi Susan
Nushi Susan has trained in the Taoist Arts for decades and specialises in creating welcoming and supportive classes for students of all ages and abilities. Her calm and patient approach helps people improve mobility, balance and wellbeing while enjoying the social side of practice. Over 30 years ago she established community Tai Chi groups for older people in Barnsley and Matlock, both of which continue to thrive today.
Sheffield Tai Chi & QiGong Classes
Wednesday Daytime Gentle Class 11am – 12pm
Common Ground Community Centre, Nether Edge
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