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
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
The Chang Ming diet goes hand in hand with the Lishi practice. So here are 5 basic steps to help you follow the Recipes Search my blog for Chang Ming Recipes that I post regularly or buy The Basic Chang Ming Cookbook from Amazon
What is Qigong? Qi (pronounced Chee) means energy or focused intent. Gong means to do work. Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of exercise that incorporates physical postures that focus your mind and increase your energy levels. Many people thinking of Chinese exercise visualise an old person waving their arms around in a park. Any … Read more
WARM UP Often people turn up 10-15 minutes late for the class. However during this time they’ve missed an essential section of the Lishi class that we do at each and every session. So if you ask me if it is important to attend the warm ups before each class, my answer would be YES! … Read more
1. Take your time, when going about your daily life; don’t hurry. Remember “Wait, wait, wait and let the energy move you” 2. Don’t think too much. Thinking takes energy. Thinking can make you age quickly. Learn to follow your energy work in the flow. 3. When working, work for 40 minutes then stop for … Read more
This currently has my number one spot for favourite meals. At the moment I am 30 weeks pregnant and I my body craves Cabbage and Broccoli! (nope, not a pickled onion or piece of coal in sight!) This recipe is super quick and easy. Plus once you’ve tried the Tahini and Miso sauce you won’t … Read more
