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
Arnis doesn’t avoid stress—it trains it. Through patterned striking, rhythm, and focused weapon work, practitioners learn to stay calm and...
Discover the dynamic world of Filipino Martial Arts—Arnis, Escrima, and Kali—in this beginner’s guide by Hal Winthrop. From stick and...
Arnis is more than a combat art—it’s a lifelong practice. This article explores how Filipino martial arts support joint health,...
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
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...
Explore the link between stress and hair loss, the science behind it, and proven solutions like Qi Gong, nutrition, and...
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....