our mission & message
David James Lees & Alexandra Lees : Wu Wei Wisdom Co-Founders
our message is all about wu wei (‘woo–way’)
We have a passion for holistic health and ancient Chinese Taoist philosophy and practices. The Taoist principle of wu wei is all about creating balance and harmony. It is little understood in the West, and we believe it’s the secret to lasting health and happiness in modern life.
the wu wei secret
We’ll teach you the secret of wu wei: how to connect, flow and truly live…
connect…
Wu wei means connecting inwards to your authenticity, truth and unique potential… and outwards to something bigger than you; learning to work in harmony with the world around you.
flow…
Wu wei is about finding your balanced ‘sweet-spot’ in all that you do, so you can flow effortlessly through life’s opportunities and challenges. Life becomes more vibrant when you learn how to flow!
live…
Wu wei means flourishing with optimum health. Being authentic and mindful at work, rest and play. Reaching your goals and greatest potential. Becoming the awesome person you were born to be!
let’s discuss how we can help you…
what is wu wei wisdom?
ancient teachings for 21st-century living
Wu Wei Wisdom has been honed through decades of professional consultation experience, working with modern-day emotional and physical health issues.
We’ve studied and interpreted wu wei and many other powerful ancient Taoist principles to make them accessible and relevant to YOUR life – today.
Our growing international community of clients and supporters reflect the success of our work.
‘wu wei’ not ‘woo-woo’
You’ll love our refreshingly down to earth, no-nonsense approach to personal development, natural health and spirituality.
Wu Wei Wisdom offers a practical and philosophical way of living that is non-religious – we don’t promote or align ourselves with any religious cause.
We advocate a ‘spiritually-connected’ way of life but believe that the definition of this should remain personal to you. We support people of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds.
meet our team
David James Lees
(BSc Hons, Lic Ac, Pg Dip Counc, GQ Hyp, NLP Master, Master of Taoist Arts & Qigong Master China)
How did a former professional footballer and media executive become engrossed by ancient Taoist practices and the principle of Wu Wei?
Bit by bit is the answer, starting with meditation classes in his teens to help him overcome a profound stutter.
The gradual growth of David’s interest in Chinese ways led to him spending time in China, studying with Master Wan Su Jian in Beijing, and the Taoist Monks of Purple Cloud Temple in the Wudang Mountains.
The monks ordained David as a Taoist Master and he incorporates the Taoist teachings in an easily-digested form in the work he does today…
Learn more about David...
David has over 40 years’ international practice experience working in the field of integrative health.
His work draws on his extensive training as a counsellor, hypnotherapist, Master Practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), meditation teacher and Qigong Master, as well as a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine.
David’s expert advice features in the national and international media, including The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent, The i Paper, International Business Times and Top Sante.
He is a popular author and broadcaster and is a regular guest on BBC Radio.
Alexandra Lees
(BA Hons, MLA, Dip UD, Dip Coaching)
Alex traded in her early career as a senior consultant managing multi-million pound regeneration projects and shifted her life to follow her passion for people, personal-development and holistic health.
Alex is now an established personal mindset coach and marketing and branding expert.
Alex was originally trained in urban and landscape design and how people co-exist in harmony with their environment. In addition to her coaching work, Alex is the go-to expert for wellness design, feng shui and the art of designing healthy homes and thriving commercial businesses.
Her work has appeared in Psychologies, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Top Sante, House Beautiful and many other publications…
Learn more about Alex...
In working with David, Alex has found a way to bring the Taoist principle of wu wei into a powerful self-inquiry and personal development process that is accessible to anyone who wants to explore it.
Combining her innate design flair and understanding of ‘place’, Alex leads our Wu Wei Space feng shui consultation work.
She also our marketing champion and it’s Alex’s creative photography and videography work that can be seen on all our products.
getting started: how to connect with us
Now that you’ve discovered us, you can connect and work with us in several ways…
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