Lishi Newcastle Tai Chi

02/09/2026

Exciting news! - coming soon

The Way, and How to Walk It is a new English interpretation of the Dao De Jing, based on the explanation of Ren Farong and translated by Desmond Murray and Sheir Kai.

Ancient words, brought into English through a lifetime of Taoist practice.
Launching 5 September at the special launch price of £14.99.

👇 Comment DAO and we’ll send you the official Amazon link on launch day.

⚠️ Please wait for the link we send before purchasing from Amazon.

01/09/2026

There’s something special about finally holding a book that has been years in the making. 📖

The Way, and How to Walk It is a new English interpretation of the
Available soon:
The Way, and How to Walk It is a new English interpretation of the Dao De Jing, based on the explanation of Ren Farong and translated by Desmond Murray and Sheir Kai.

Ancient words, brought into English through a lifetime of Taoist practice.

Launching 5 September at the special launch price of £14.99.

👇 Comment DAO and we’ll send you the official Amazon link on launch day.

⚠️ Please wait for the link we send before purchasing from Amazon.

29/08/2026

Exciting news!-
After years of work, Laoba Desmond Murray’s new interpretation of the Dao De Jing — The Way, and How to Walk It — launches on Amazon UK on 5 September (please wait for the official link before buying – the link will be shared on the 5th September)

Click on the image below for more info:

26/08/2026

An interesting article appeared in the Guardian yesterday about the health benefits of Tai Chi and other traditional Chinese exercises.

Three things that stood out:

Strong scientific evidence: the largest review of its kind analysed 1,744 randomised controlled trials and found “high certainty evidence” for the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises, such as Tai Chi and Qigong, can benefit people with musculoskeletal conditions.

Benefits across mind and body: the research found improvement in physical function, pain and stiffness, mental health, sleep quality and bone density.

Regular long term practice matters: the greatest benefits were achieved when people did these exercises for longer than six months, at least three times a week, totalling at least 150 minutes a week.

If you would like to read the full article in the Guardian please click on the image below:-

Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditions

25/08/2026

The Newcastle Thursday Beginners Taster Course starts soon:

As summer starts to soften and September comes into view, it can be a good time to put a little more space back into your week.

The Newcastle Thursday Beginners Taster Course is designed for people who are completely new to Taoist Arts. Over four weeks, you'll learn practical movement and breathing exercises that can help you feel more relaxed, grounded and comfortable in your body.
You don't need to be flexible or experienced. Just come along, have a go and see how it feels.

There are still spaces available for the course starting Thursday 3rd September.

Interested? Like to learn more or book on the course, then please click on the image below: (please ignore 'Classes for Beginners in Kirkstall')

Beginners Tai Chi Classes, Qigong Classes, Taoist Yoga and Hand of the Wind Kung Fu Classes in Newcastle. Stress Relief with Lee Family Taoist Arts.

15/06/2026

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05/05/2026

LISHI BEGINNERS COURSE

If you’ve been thinking about starting something new, the Newcastle Thursday Beginners Course begins next week on 7th May at 6pm. It’s a simple, steady introduction over four weeks – designed for people of all ages who are completely new to our classes.

You’ll learn through doing, not theory. Standing, breathing, and moving in a way that builds balance and quiet strength. No pressure to get it right – just space to settle and find your footing.

We train in a very good hall in St James's United Reformed Church, Northumberland Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 8JF.

There only a couple of places left.

If it feels like the right time to begin, you can book here:

Beginners Tai Chi Classes, Qigong Classes, Taoist Yoga and Hand of the Wind Kung Fu Classes in Newcastle. Stress Relief with Lee Family Taoist Arts.

01/04/2026

This is a brief post about the Unesco 2026 International Taijiquan Day (see the post below) organised by the Confucius Institute, during which there were many interesting exercises and demonstrations.

These images show the Lishi Newcastle Tai Chi class carrying out a demonstration of the Square Yard form.
Later Nusha Claire led all attendees through the 'Unbending Arm' and 'Adhering Hands' exercises'.

18/03/2026

There is a free Tai Chi event this Saturday, from 10am until 12noon, at Newcastle University Hadrian Building, in the LIndisfarne room.

If have wanted to know more about Tai Chi this is the place to be as there will be demonstrations and opportunities to join in.

Interested? then fill in the form in the link below and come along on Saturday!

https://forms.office.com/e/CBmAidfBzM

09/03/2026

This is the start of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Newcastle were members of Lishi Newcastle Tai Chi gave the opening performance.
We started with a few moves of the Tai Chi form, then a chinese yoga exercise and finished with a hand movement exercise on a stage at Grey's Monument.

We have a class every Thursday in Newcastle from 6pm until 8pm, were we practise Tai Chi, yoga, partner exercises and deep breathing, all to improve health.

If you are interested in coming along and trying these exercises then please see the 'Contact Info' on this page.