Woodhouse Leeds Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and Kung Fu

Excellent Tai Chi Leeds based class! As a completely novice I felt supported in gaining understanding of the different stances and techniques. Looking forward to learning and progressing in this school.

Lishi Tai Chi is a great way to recharge and re-energise on a Thursday evening! I have really enjoyed these classes in Chapel Allerton; there is a good variety of exercises (Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi forms) and excellent instruction from Ben. I enjoy following along with the forms, especially the faster kung fu ones!

I'm currently doing the 1 month intro to Tai Chi (only got 3 classes under my belt, so definitely a newbie here) and I'm loving it so far! Everyone is super welcoming and friendly - as an example, when I arrived for the first time, other more advanced students came up to have a chat and the teacher took a moment to properly introduce herself and chat with the beginners as well. It’s such a good atmosphere in there, with more advanced students joining the beginners to help out and everyone just seeming to be genuinely passionate about it all.I know it’s early days - having only been to three classes - but I’ve already noticed some small benefits to my physical and mental health. My day-job is just sitting by a desk for hours on end, and I’m dealing with some aches and pains as a result. The flowing circular movements of tai chi seems to be helping with my physical work-injuries, while things like the breathing exercises really help me to mentally de-stress. As someone who deals with anxiety, I can’t recommend these classes highly enough!Taoism is naturally being woven into the sessions, giving them an extra feeling of depth. We’ve also been introduced to kung fu in the last class, which was incredibly fun! For anyone who’s curious about trying this: I definitely think you should give it a go to see if it’s for you. I’m so happy I did.

The Chapel Allerton Lishi class is a friendly and welcoming environment. The class promotes natural stress relief through the practice of Daoist physical arts including Tai Chi.I would recommend the class for anyone looking for mindful, soft exercise and a way to relax and calm themselves.

I have been doing Lishi Tai Chi at the Chapel Allerton class and I have found it to be a great way to stay healthy, flexible and in shape, both in my body and my mind. I find the Yoga and Meditation exercises very relaxing and they help me de-stress. Ben is great at making this class so lovely, that I can focus on the exercises and feel fantastic afterwards.I like the forms and the partner work and I like how dynamic the Kung Fu sessions are. Although the emphasis is not on fighting, all the exercises have a self defence application. I hope I never have to use them, but as a woman it's great to know I can get out of the grip of people twice my size applying Tai Chi.All the people in the class are lovely and so kind and respectful, that I never feel alone or out of place.I recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their wellbeing.

Lishi Tai Chi Leeds is great. Extremely experienced and knowledgeable instructors. If you want to really learn about the philosophy and art of Tai Chi in a friendly and welcoming environment this is the place to go.

I love this class and have been going to the Chapel Allerton class for a while now. It’s not just Tai Chi and martial arts, we benefit from gaining a better understanding of Taoism which really adds to the value of the class. It’s a very welcoming and friendly community of people and in my opinion far more beneficial than a gym membership! I would recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their physical and mental health.

I've been attending the class in Chapel Allerton for a few months now, the instructors and the member have made me feel very welcome. Lishi is an ancient art form that is helping me to balance a busy life whilst addressing the needs of mind and body. I feel energised after each class and I'm able to incorporate what I've learned into my daily routine, helping me to get through the day in a much more positive frame of mind. There are many benefits to learning Thai Chi and training at St Martins, but for me the best part is the family vibe and the skill and dedication of the guys who run the class. Thank you :)

After nearly 3 years of classes I can't imagine not doing Tai Chi now. The classes combine the calming, meditative aspects of Daoist yoga with the more energetic, up beat and focused Hand of the Wind Kung Fu to create an overall package that helps develop both body and mind. In addition getting more in tune with the way my body and mind react to things has helped hugely when dealing with stress and depression. The teachers and more experienced students are open, friendly, welcoming and genuinely passionate about sharing their love of this lifestyle and I can't recommend Lishi Tai Chi highly enough. Like anything it's not for everyone, but if you try it and enjoy it you can develop a life long passion which is full of benefits for leading and living a healthier, calmer life.