Serene Saturday - Tai Chi & Qigong

ABOUT THE CLASS:

Join Tim Franklin for two separate 1-hour sessions on our 'Serene Saturday'.

On Saturday, 13th September 2025, join us for two, outdoor mindful sessions with Sifu Tim Franklin.We are hoping to run the sessions out on the Lairg Primary School Playing Field, with the Lairg Community Centre Main Hall as a backup for adverse weather.

• Tai Chi - 12.30pm-1.30pm
• Qigong - 2pm-3pm

No flexibility or prior yoga experience is needed – this practice meets you where you are. Ideal for anyone looking to feel more relaxed, grounded, and connected.

Tai Chi: Tai chi is a mind-body practice with roots in Chinese martial arts, but is now primarily known as a gentle, low-impact exercise and form of "meditation in motion". It involves a series of slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and focused mental concentration to improve physical health, mental calmness, and a sense of inner balance and well-being.

Qigong: Life can feel relentless. Constant demands, pressure to keep going, a mind that rarely switches off – it’s no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from ourselves. Qigong offers a different way. It’s not another thing to achieve, but a gentle returning – to breath, to body, to presence.

Bring: a yoga mat, blanket or cushion, and anything that helps you feel comfortable.

Open to: beginners and experienced yogis alike.

Length: 2 separate sessions of 1 hour each.

Breathe, soften, and return to a state of calm.

This workshop is funded by The National Lottery Awards for All.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Tim Franklin is an international Shaolin arts teacher, therapist, and author.

Working as an online and in-person teacher, coach, therapist, and associate lecturer at Chichester University for Mind-Body Connection and Resilience, Tim shares his passion for universal approaches to health, well-being, and success.

As a practitioner of the methods he teaches, Tim continues to learn and practice with a variety of teachers, masters, and coaches to help redefine the best and most simple methods available to provide everyday, noticeable results. He finds thought-provoking ways to pass them on in a tangible, grounded and absorbing style.

ABOUT THE FUNDER

This workshop is offered under the project title 'Mountains to Coast: A Wellness Journey', funded by The National Lottery Awards for All. Mountains to Coast focuses on creating programs and opportunities that encourage outdoor activities, promote mental health, and foster a deep appreciation for the landscapes that surround us.

PARTICIPATION

If you have a disability or require any additional support to attend this session please contact manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk to allow us to try and make adjustments for you to participate.

YOUR DATA

Lairg & District Learning Centre will hold your details on our student data base. If you do not wish your details to be held please let us know by emailing: manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk.