Strathaven Meditation and Qigong

03/09/2026

Would you like to try Qigong?

Two places have come up at the Thursday 7pm class at Lochar Mill Riverside Retreat. It's an easy going class with a lovely, supportive and fun group.

Qigong is a blend of gentle movement and meditation which improves wellbeing, balance, flexibility, vitality and strength as well being hugely beneficial for mental health.

If you'd like to try or to book one of the places get in touch.

13/07/2026

From time to time I like to do a little writing on Substack. Loosely based on a letter of the alphabet I look at how we might all develop our wellbeing and enjoy our daily lives more through simple practices. This week it is Q is for Quiet- something we all need a bit of these days. Strathaven Meditation and Qigong

Q is for Quiet

14/06/2026

With every passing day this feels more true. Do you agree?

06/06/2026

Check out the video for a flavour of the qigong that's happening at Lochar Mill Riverside Retreat. A centring mix of movement, breath and meditation. Fancy giving it a try? There are only 2 spaces left at the one off Shi Ba Shi qigong morning on Saturday 4th July. A full morning of movement- you'll leave knowing a full qigong form. Get in touch for more details.

03/06/2026

See this wee window? This is the window at the Studio at Lochar Mill Riverside Retreat. The other week whilst I was leading class a fox, a hare and a heron came by- and you could see them through the window. How amazing is that. Practising qigong in nature!❤️🙏🧘🦊🐰🐦

16/05/2026

Qigong changes your brain- it improves memory, processing, executive function and visuospatial skills. 🤯

Qigong combines gentle movements, breathwork, and focused attention or meditation.

02/05/2026

When the weather is good there is nothing better- or more freeing- than doing qigong outside. Here are a couple of images from my amazing Thursday night group at Lochar Mill Riverside Retreat . At the moment the group is full, but I'm hoping to run some one off courses in the summer teaching new forms. If you'd like to know more about qigong, the Thursday class or my summer plans get in touch.🙏

25/04/2026

Happy World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.
Hope you're enjoying your practice.

24/04/2026

How nice is this weather! Ever fancied meditating or doing qigong outdoors in the sunshine? Here's the view from last night's meditation session.
At Lochar Mill Riverside Retreat the options to connect with nature are endless.
Get in touch if you'd like to get involved.

10/04/2026

An article on studies showing the benefits of qigong for older adults. Qigong is even prescribed in China. Have you tried it yet?

Thursdays, 7:30pm @ Lochar Mill Riverside Retreat. Get in touch if you'd like to join in.

https://open.substack.com/pub/davidhastingslloyd/p/qigong-and-strength-in-older-adults?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=dprxm