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
Explore the spiritual, historical, and martial legacy of the kris in Filipino Martial Arts, from its iconic wavy blade to...
Most Americans don’t know Arnis is the official national martial art and sport of the Philippines. Learn how Republic Act...
Arnis competitions have grown from village exhibitions and duels into national tournaments, world championships, and even the 2019 SEA Games....
Qi Gong
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese art that blends movement, breath, and intention to balance life energy (qi). This beginner’s...
Summer brings the year’s most stable Yang, but that does not always feel energizing. Master Steenrod explains summer fatigue, Yin...
Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod reveals the original meaning of yin and yang—and how it shapes your energy, behavior, and...
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
Explore how geography and climate shape energetic nutrition in Qi Gong practice. Learn how altitude, humidity, and local foods affect...
Fasting, Grain Avoidance (Bigu), and Food-as-Medicine in Early Taoism. Explore how ancient Taoist dietary practices connect with modern Qi Gong...
Bigu is often described as “living on Qi,” but that idea misses the point. This article explains what Bigu actually...