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April 21, 2023 by Jane Walker

  • Dao Lu students and Shifu Aaron Whitaker warm up before performing tai chi (taiji) at Walthamstow Garden Party in Lloyd Park
  • Ba Duan Jin Qigong practice in a park in China, with Dao Lu students, instructors and other practitioners, China trip hosted by Deyin Taijiquan Institute
  • Dao Lu students with Shifu Aileen Hamdan pose with Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan movement in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow
  • China trip hosted by Deyin Taijiquan Institute, Dao Lu participants pose with Shifu Tary Yip
  • Young people with learning disabilities, tai chi (taiji) Kung Fu Fan class at Pursuing Independent Paths (PIP), West London
  • Multi-ethnic Dao Lu students perform Chen-style Tai Chi (taiji) straight sword, Walthamstow Garden Party, Lloyd Park
  • Women over 50s have fun with Tai Chi (taiji) Kung Fu Fan practice Friday morning class with Dao Lu, Lloyd Park, Walthamstow
  • Women 50+ watch and learn Tai Chi (taiji) move, Lloyd Park, Walthamstow

What’s New

Flow like a cloud: Tai Chi at The FIRS Medical Centre 16th May 2025

Dao Lu is launching a 12-week Tai Chi course in the garden at the Firs Medical Centre, Stephenson Rd, London E17 7JT, Fridays 8:30-9:30am, starting from 16 May to 1…
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Flow like a cloud: Tai Chi at The FIRS Medical Centre 2025

Dao Lu is launching a 10-week Tai Chi pilot in The Firs Medical Centre, Stephenson Rd, London E17 7JT, Fridays 8:30-9:30am, starting from 24 January…
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In pictures: celebrating Lunar New Year of the Snake 2025

It was a wonderful and packed day for children, young people, families and volunteers coming together and immerse in the rich culture and traditions of…
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Indoor Qi Gong

Health Qi Gong for the Community

Introduction to Health Qigong at South Chingford Community Library, 265 Chingford Mount Road, E4 8LP. Start date: 7th February 2025. 4.15 -5.15pm.
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Regular Classes

Tai Chi at Trinity

Tai Chi @ Trinity

Tuesdays, 1.30pm – 2.30 pm, Trinity United Reform Church, 58 Orford Rd, London E17 9QU.
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Tai Chi Breeze

Tuesdays, 6 – 7pm Dance Studio, Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road Leyton E10 6EQ
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Women’s Tai Chi Corner in Pimp Hall Nature Reserve

Wednesdays 9.45 – 10.45am Learning Lodge Pimp Hall Nature Reserve, E4 7HR
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Yang-style tai chi (taiji) over-40s beginner's class, Wednesday evenings at Addison Rd Medical Practice, led by Laoshi Belinda Calaguas

 Active Health Care Tai Chi

Wednesdays, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Addison Rd Medical Practice (ARMP), 46 Ravenswood Rd, London E17 9LY
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Tai Chi forms with weapons

Tai Chi for intermediate and advance students. Thursdays, 6.00-7.00pm, Dance Studio, Leyton Sixth form College, Essex Rd, Leyton E10 6EQ.
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Leytonstone Fitness hub

Tai Chi Fan-tastic

Thursdays 6.00 – 7.00 pm, East London Fitness Hub, 771-773 High Rd Leytonstone, E11 4QS. Book through: fitnesshubeastlondon.com/book-online
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Friday morning, women-only tai chi Kung fu fan class, standing on one leg move, Lloyd Park, Walthamstow

Women’s Tai Chi Corner

Fridays, 10 – 11.30am Lloyd Park Community Room (previously known as Aveling Centre)
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Whole group

Spring into Life with Tai Chi & Qi Gong (Paused)

Fridays, 1.30 – 2.30 pm, Leytonstone United Free Church, 55 Wallwood Road, E11 1AY. Y.
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Senior Tai Chi Corner

Sunday Tai Chi Corner

Sundays, 10 – 11.30am Lloyd Park, near Outdoor Gym
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Book your class with Dao Lu. First class session is FREE, for you to try out.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong are fully accessible to beginners, whatever your ability. Book your first FREE class session now. Choose from the Classes in the list above, for the time and location most suitable for you. But only advance students can book Weapons Classes, which are not suitable for beginners.

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Funded Projects

Frank Godley Court - 4 Dao Lu people with Manager

Tai Chi Corner in Bexley

Funded by L&Q Group, a housing association and housing developer, we are delivering a Tai Chi, Qi Gong and wellbeing programme to residents in sheltered…
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Qi gong for women

Qigong for All at Pembury Community Centre

This class is funded by the Peabody Trust, supporting health and emotional wellbeing for all. Class restarts on 4th October, Friday, 2.00 – 3.00pm
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Dao Lu instructor

Tai Chi at Paradox Community Centre

Friendly class to help people with coordination, balance and to release stress at the Paradox Community Centre every Monday 12 – 12.45
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Aileen in blue and red tai chi suit in Pu Bu stance at Kew Gardens

Tai Chi at Kew Gardens

Dao Lu has been commissioned to deliver regular Tai Chi sessions for community groups in Kew Gardens since March 2021, first online due to the…
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Young people with learning disabilities, tai chi (taiji) Kung Fu Fan class at Pursuing Independent Paths (PIP), West London

Tai Chi for young people with learning disabilities at PIP

Dao Lu is running a weekly Tai Chi taster session for young people with learning disabilities
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St Joseph's entrance sign

Flow like a cloud 5: Tai Chi for people with learning disabilities

Tuesdays 14.00-15.30 Term times only
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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