8h30 – 10h30 Tai Chi Chuan — long staff
10h30 – 12h30 Senior fitness
Create, move and thrive together. Lotus Energy offers handmade, artistic, cultural and sports activities for everyone, in a caring and adaptable setting.
Lotus Energy is a not-for-profit association created for people living with one or more disabilities or health conditions, whether temporary or long-term: for example after a hip replacement, during or after cancer treatment, with back pain, hearing loss or mental-health difficulties.
Founded by Carole, who is Deaf, Lotus Energy grew from her own experience: finding activities that genuinely welcome and adapt to people can be difficult, as can simply making contact.
Membership fees and profits from our creations are fully reinvested in new courses, equipment and materials for creative activities. Here, every contribution supports more activities that are accessible to everyone.
Weekly senior fitness, Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan and weapons-practice classes restart from Tuesday 8 September 2026.
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Each part of Lotus Energy can be enjoyed independently — together they form the spirit of the association: move, create and come together.
Gentle senior fitness, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong and traditional weapons practice (fan, sabre, sword and long staff).
View classes → Creation & craftLaser cutting and engraving, driftwood recycling, scrapbooking and bespoke creations in a friendly workshop.
View workshops → Outings & discoveryA section in preparation for future outings, visits and cultural events in the region.
Find out more →Markets are a chance to meet people, discuss the association’s activities and discover our handmade creations. Prices are deliberately modest: they cover materials, replacement equipment and the development of even more inclusive activities.
Autumn markets will be announced soon. We are taking a summer break to replenish our stock: every unique piece is handmade and takes time.
Wood can have a beneficial effect on wellbeing by reducing activation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which is involved in stress reactions, raised blood pressure and heart rate. Contact with wood can help soften these effects — one of the principles that inspires our handmade workshops.
A free trial lesson with no commitment. Reduced rates are available for several classes each week.
Classes restart hebdomadaires : from Tuesday 8 September 2026.
| Venue | Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hérépian Community hall |
Tuesday | 17h45 – 19h00 | Senior fitness |
| Hérépian Community hall |
Wednesday | 11h00 – 12h30 | Qi Gong & Tai Chi Chuan |
| Faugères Bacchus Hall |
Wednesday | 9h30 – 10h30 | Senior fitness |
| Faugères Bacchus Hall |
Thursday | 8h30 – 10h00 | Weapons practice |
| Faugères Bacchus Hall |
Thursday | 10h00 – 11h30 | Qi Gong & Tai Chi Chuan |
Hérépian community hall.
8h30 – 10h30 Tai Chi Chuan — long staff
10h30 – 12h30 Senior fitness
8h30 – 10h30 Tai Chi Chuan — long staff
10h30 – 12h30 Senior fitness
Further dates will be published here as soon as they are available.
