Videos and Articles About Arnis, Qi Gong, Stress, Diet, Inflammation, Martial Arts, and Wellness.
Arnis is more than self-defense. This Filipino martial art may help older adults improve balance, coordination, reaction time, and cognitive...
Simple spring recipes designed to support Qi Gong practice. Learn how light, seasonal foods improve energy, digestion, and natural qi...
Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod explains fertility qi, spring fever, and how to align your activity and rest with the...
Pro Arnis
Arnis is more than a combat art—it’s a lifelong practice. This article explores how Filipino martial arts support joint health,...
Discover the breadth of Filipino martial arts—from regional styles and weapon systems to modern training culture—culminating in the rise of...
Mindanao is one of the cultural heartlands of Filipino Martial Arts. This article explores how history, blade culture, war dances,...
Qi Gong
In this Fall 2025 Qi Gong talk, Master Mikel Steenrod explains the Equinox shift from summer’s yang to winter’s yin....
Discover how qi powers every cell—and how qi gong healing restores energy, reverses fatigue, and supports true recovery from the...
In this insightful Qi Gong talk, Master Mikel Steenrod explains the practice of “Plucking the Blossom,” a metaphor for letting...
Relieving Stress and Wellness
As we age, our ability to recover from stress declines. This article explains why stress hits harder in later life—and...
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...
Nutrition and Wellness
A simple barley porridge recipe for spring. Light, gentle, and ideal for supporting digestion, energy, and Qi Gong practice....
A simple warm lemon drink for spring. Light, refreshing, and ideal for supporting digestion, energy, and Qi Gong practice....
A simple stir-fried bok choy recipe for spring. Light, easy to digest, and ideal for supporting liver qi and Qi...