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
The Filipino bolo isn’t one blade—it’s many. Discover how variations like the itak, ginunting, and pinutî reflect local culture, martial...
Discover why Arnis is called the Equalizer. This Filipino martial art empowers smaller individuals and beginners with practical, adaptable techniques...
Rattan bastons are essential for Filipino martial arts like Arnis and Eskrima—but not all sticks are created equal. This guide...
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
Stress shows on your skin. Learn how it triggers breakouts, dullness, and aging—and how Qi Gong can help restore balance...
Stress can lead to weight gain by increasing cortisol, emotional eating, and slowing metabolism. Learn how Qi Gong and lifestyle...
Nutrition and Wellness
A simple congee recipe adapted for arid and high-desert climates, supporting hydration, digestion, and recovery for qi gong practice in...
Qi Gong dietary guidance for arid and high-desert regions, focusing on yin preservation, moisture support, hydration strategies, and foods suited...
Explore the connection between stress, anxiety, and inflammation. Discover how Qi Gong and nutrition restore balance for lasting calm....