Lishi Tai Chi Classes in Manchester

I have been really enjoying these Lishi classes since doing the taster course around 6 months ago. Clive is great and everyone is so friendly and encouraging throughout the sessions which is so helpful, as I am a beginner, and puts me at ease. Each session focuses on different aspects and I feel like I am engaging my full body. I love the fact that it encourages me to be in the moment the whole time and I am trying to put some of the principles into practice in everyday life. I always feel good after each week.

Joined the class at the start of 2014, and look forward to it every week. The programme is really varied, incorporating breathing, stretching, postural exercises as well as dynamic movement and self defense. Ben is a great teacher who helps you to improve within a friendly and respectful setting. It's a fantastic antidote to the daily routine and you leave feeling invigorated. Highly recommended!

Clive is a very experienced Tai Chi teacher, who runs great classes.Each class is varied, he teaches with a sense of fun, great knowledge and is very helpful to different levels of the students. The classes are great for personal development, holistic approach to this ancient art.

I've been attending classes in Manchester for 7 years and I've never once regretted going!Classes are always varied and there is a wide range of experience and skill levels, but Clive somehow always manages to teach you something no matter what level you're working at.There are always common parts to every class which include: warmup exercises, which are great at loosening up those stiff limbs and muscles! Solo exercises, which can include breathing work, taiji forms and drills, and partner work, which includes exercises to help you understand yourself through understanding your partner, as well as exercises with self defence applications.Classes are always well balanced and have many health benefits, from improving your balance and muscle strength to clearing your mind from the humming of a busy work day.Even if sometimes you might have to drag yourself down, once you arrive and start a class with Clive you realise how silly you were to even think about missing out!

I’ve been coming to the tai chi classes for about a year and really enjoying them. The atmosphere is very friendly, warm and welcoming. I always feel very relaxed and full of energy after. The instructor is very good and guides the progress in skills in a supportive and clear manner, and has a very good sense humour.

Clive is a wonderful instructor,he makes the sessions unmissable.Enormous benefits to general health,strength, endurance and flexibility.

I started Tai Chi with a 4 week taster course, and am still attending 18months later. I love this class and it’s become a really important part of my week. The content is really varied and Clive always makes sure that all levels are catered for. A great activity with so many benefits to health and wellbeing - you should give it a try.

I have been going to this for a while now, and for me the best thing about it is the empowering influence it has on my life. Unlike other Tai Chi and Yoga classes I have been to where you might do the same thing week in and week out the teacher approaches things from a fresh angle every week so that you always come away having learned something new and there is always an uplifting atmosphere in the room.The teacher is also very knowledgeable and generous with coaching you to improve your skill at the exercises. If you are serious about learning Tai Chi, Yoga or Kung Fu, whether it be for maintaining your health, getting fitter or learning to defend yourself you will get your money's worth and more.