Our Grand Opening by Laoma Wai-Yii Yeung, April 2026   Grand Masters Zhao, Murray and Zhu, Vice Consul General Qin and Councillor Hannah Bithell cut the ceremonial ribbon. Photo credit: Adam Mitchinson Photography. The key points in this article are:  Sea Cloud Hall was officially opened in April 2026 as a European centre for Taoist learning and practice.  Sea Cloud …

Master Zhu’s First Visit to the New Sea Cloud Hall Leeds In September, Master Zhu visited Sea Cloud Hall for a training session of traditional Chinese martial arts. We focused on the Yang style short form and applications of its techniques. The session emphasized the importance of practicing on your own, as well as with a partner, offering insight into …

How long have you been attending our classes?     Since February 2025 What’s been your favourite thing to learn? This is a difficult one? So many things I have started to learn. Among my favourites have been the breathing exercises and stances, Yin and Yang movements, last, but by no means least The Staff!! Good for tying yourself in knots!! …

Winter Tonics As the weather is getting colder it is a good time to raise yang energy and fortify vitality. Here are a few commonly available herbs used in Daoist tonic herbalism to bolster the Three Treasures in the body: Vitaly, Spirit and Essence. Ginger is strongly warming, helps dispel cold and invigorates circulation – great for maintaining a healthy …

Taoist Trail 2025 We started off this year’s Taoist trail in beautiful accommodation nestled in the mountains outside of hustle and bustle of Beijing. In the mornings we were up at dawn cultivating on the roof top as mist shrouded the mountains and cicadas sang through the fog. We soon moved on to visit Weihai – a city with deep …

Why did you start training in Lishi? A friend who’s a physiotherapist and dancer recommended Tai Chi and swimming for balance and aging. I’d always wanted to try Tai Chi but never found the right time—until I came across a lunchtime Lishi class in Chapel Allerton in 2017. I had no idea what Lishi was, but I found it completely …

Sea Cloud Hall New Country Cottage Kitchen We’re now settling into the space and making it our own. We’ve changed the kitchen from corporate style to country kitchen. Our resourceful volunteers have managed to find beautiful tables and chairs to create this welcoming country style kitchen! Come have a cup of tea next time you’re at Sea Cloud Hall for …

Sea Cloud Hall Tenerife New Blinds! We have some exciting updates from Sea Cloud Hall Tenerife! We’ve fitted the hall with new motorised black-out blinds! And they make the space look so beautifully put together! We can now block out the sun from damaging the floor and the calligraphy on the walls. And they are actual part of the new …

Three New Beginner’s Classes in Leeds We’ve started three new beginners courses at Sea Cloud Hall! We’re starting to use the space to transform Sea Cloud Hall into a centre for the people of Kirkstall and wider Leeds to come and experience the benefits of Taoist practice. We have three new courses aimed at beginners of all abilities!

Master Zhu’s First Visit to the New Sea Cloud Hall Leeds In March, we had the great honour of welcoming Master Zhu to our new home in Leeds, Sea Cloud Hall. His visit was a deeply meaningful moment and it marked a beautiful beginning for the next chapter of our practice. Master Zhu was impressed by Sea Cloud Hall and …

Spring Updates by the Riverbank We’re transforming the riverbank into a beautiful wildflower meadow using native wildflower seeds—great for stabilising the bank and attracting bees and butterflies. A new hawthorn log raised bed is in place, made entirely from natural materials, ready to be filled with herbs and veggies. We’ve also added new steps for easier access to the riverbank. …

Laoma Waiyii Yeung’s new Chang Ming Cookbook Launch In the last letter we mentioned Laomas upcoming book… and now it’s here! Laoma’s new Chang Ming Cookbook is now available for purchase. If you would like a copy, <a href=”mailto:ben@lishi.org?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20purchase%20a%20copy%20of%20the%20Chang%20Ming%20cookbook”>Email us to order the Chang Ming Cookbook</a> It’s an excellent resource for learning about the principles of a natural, Taoist diet …

This March we hosted our FIRST First Aid Training Course for the ITS teachers and coaches. For Sea-Cloud to be the centre of excellence for Taoist Arts in Europe, we have a responsibility to ensure we are professional externally to students and to other organisations like the health and safely executive. First aid provision ensures that all individuals present are …

Way In: Dao Alchemic Practice An Ancient Way of Living in the Modern World Laoba Desmond Murray launched his new book on the 1st of May and we are thrilled that is made it to the top spot in various categories on Amazon.   The book is an excellent introduction to the Taoist Arts and to the depth they can …