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a journey to an eternal wellbeing

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Classes

Dao Lu regular classes

Book classes

DayNameStartEndLocation
TuesdayTai Chi @ Trinity
1.30pm2.30pmTrinity United Reform Church, 58 Orford Rd, London E17 9QU Click to open Google map
TuesdayTai Chi Breeze
6pm7pmDance Studio, Leyton Sixth Form College
Essex Road
Leyton E10 6EQ

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WednesdayWomen's Tai Chi9.45am10.45amLearning Lodge
Pimp Hall Nature Reserve
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Tai Chi At Addison Rd Medical Practice6.30pm7.30pmAddison Rd Medical Practice, 46 Ravenswood Rd, Walthamstow E17 9LY
Joe's evening gentle Yoga
(donation)
8:00pm9:00pmVIRTUAL
ThursdayTai Chi with Weapons5.50pm7.00 pmDance Studio, Leyton Sixth Form College
Essex Road
Leyton E10 6EQ
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ThursdayTai Chi Fan at Leytonstone6pm7pmEast London Fitness Hub, 771-773 High Road, Leytonstone E11 4QS
FridayWomen's Tai Chi Corner10am11.00amLloyd Park, Forest Rd, Walthamstow E17 4PP (In winter and when wet, Community Room, formerly Aveling Community Room, Lloyd Park)
FridayWomen's Weapons Class11am11.30amLloyd Park, Forest Rd, Walthamstow E17 4PP (In winter and when wet, Community Room, formerly Aveling Community Room, Lloyd Park)
FridaySpring into Life with Tai Chi and Qi Gong (Paused)1.30pm2.30pmLeytonstone United Free Church, 55 Wallwood Rd, London E11 1AY
Tai Chi on Zoom
Drop-in for those who want to practice any form and get advice to correct steps
5pm6pmVIRTUAL
SaturdayJoe's Fitness
(donation basis)
9.30am10.30amVIRTUAL
SundaySunday Tai Chi Corner
All levels
10am11.00amLloyd Park, Forest Rd, Walthamstow E17 4PP (In winter and when wet, Community Room, formerly Aveling community Room, Lloyd Park
Sunday Tai Chi Weapons Class11am11.30Lloyd Park, Forest Rd, Walthamstow E17 4PP (In winter and when wet, Community Room, formerly Aveling community Room, Lloyd Park

Feedback: we welcome feedback on our classes and instructors, please see the feedback page.

Donation classes

Donations are entirely optional and anonymous – feel free to join in if you can’t afford to donate easily. Please donate using online banking (see Join Dao Lu) with references as below:

  • Joe’s Fitness: suggested donation £5 per week (either or both classes) with reference JOES FITNESS so we can pass donations onto him. Feedback form for Joe’s Fitness

Virtual classes

Some classes are virtual (see timetable above).

Our virtual classes use Zoom. Please download the “ZOOM Cloud Meetings” app from the App Store or Google Play, or zoom.us/download for laptops.

Start the app, and use the meeting number:

918 735 2527

(contact us if you need the password)

Read more on setting up and participating in Zoom meetings here.

Virtual class requirements

  • You must be well enough to take part in your home
  • Participation is at your own risk
  • You must have a quiet area suitable for Tai Chi training – enough space around, suitable (non-slip) flooring and a solid chair for balance if required
  • Please be aware that classes may be recorded

Dao Lu projects

These classes are not included in the fees structure.

DAYSTARTENDCLASSGROUPLOCATION
Monday12 noon12.45pmTai Chi at Paradox CentreLocal peopleParadox Community Centre
Chingford E4 8YD.
Monday3pm4pmTai Chi at Kew Gardens(fortnightly)Initially online
Tuesday2pm3.30pmFlow Like a CloudPeople with learning disabilities

(term times only)
St Joseph's Pastoral Centre
St Joseph's Grove
The Burroughs, Hendon
London NW4 4TY
Thursday10.15am11.15amTai Chi at Honey Lane Care HomeResidents and Staff

(monthly)
Honey Lane Care Home
Honey Lane
Waltham Abbey
Essex, EN9 3BA
Thursday10.30am11.30amTai Chi for Family CarersFamily carers

(fortnighly)
Priory Court Community Centre
11 Priory Court
Walthamstow
London E17 5NB
Thursday11.00am12.00pmTai Chi for Patients at
St Pancreas Hospital
Patients

(monthly or fortnightly)
Evergreen Ward
South Wing
4 St Pancras Way
London NW1 0PE
Friday12.15pm13.00pmTai Chi at Lotus StudioAlLotus Studio
479 Hale End Road
Highams Park
London E4 9PT
Friday2.30pm3.30pmTai Chi for Young People
with Learning Disabilities at PIP
People with learning disabilities.Pursuing Independent Paths
4E Warwick Court
Shirland Mews
London W9 3DY

There are also limited-term projects. The times of these are given on the projects page.



To train and promote Tai chi and other activities to the whole community for a healthier and calmer mind, body and lifestyle. Dao Lu CIC is registered at Companies House as a Community Interest Company, No. 08722051. Regulated by the CIC regulator. Dao Lu is a member of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, No. 63. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DaoLuCIC to get the latest updates! Dao LU C.I.C is not responsible for the content of external sites. Copyright © 2025