Videos and Articles About Arnis, Qi Gong, Stress, Diet, Inflammation, Martial Arts, and Wellness.
Late summer is a season of transition. Learn how traditional Chinese seasonal thinking shifts the diet from cooling summer foods...
Chinese medicine has long cautioned against excessive cold foods and drinks, especially when digestion is weak. Modern research finds that...
Can you practice Qi Gong when it is hot outside? Yes—but Taoist and classical Chinese traditions suggest that good practice...
Pro Arnis
From pre-colonial warrior tribes to Modern Arnis and Kombatan, discover how the northern Philippines shaped the evolution of Filipino Martial...
Cebu and Negros shaped the fast, geometric rhythm of Filipino martial arts. In the crowded villages and cane fields of...
Learn how Arnis competitions are scored, judged, and won. From armor-based WEKAF clashes to traditional NARAPHIL point fighting, discover the...
Qi Gong
Discover the energy of spring 2025 with insights from Qi Gong practice. Learn what seasonal transitions mean for your well-being...
Master Mikel Steenrod explains how seasonal yang energy affects your body, sleep, and emotional balance. Learn how to align with...
Summer Solstice 2024: Master Steenrod explains how to align with peak yang energy and avoid seasonal imbalances during this powerful...
Relieving Stress and Wellness
Chronic stress can make you biologically 10 years older. Discover how it shortens telomeres, fuels inflammation, and raises cortisol—and learn...
Can stress-induced aging be reversed? Scientists say it’s possible to slow—and sometimes partially reverse—cellular damage caused by stress. Discover what...
Stress and inflammation can feel like an endless cycle, harming your body, mind, and even your appearance. Learn how they’re...
Nutrition and Wellness
Qi Gong and Nutrition – Explore how food and qi gong have been linked across history, cultures, and modern wellness...
Simple spring recipes designed to support Qi Gong practice. Learn how light, seasonal foods improve energy, digestion, and natural qi...
A simple barley porridge recipe for spring. Light, gentle, and ideal for supporting digestion, energy, and Qi Gong practice....