Rooted Alchemy update 🌿 Our Tai Chi sticks have arrived. Each one is handcrafted, shaped by hand, and carries its own unique character. No two are the same, just like the practice itself. We are excited to offer these to our community first and pair them with a Tai Chi stick course so you can train with intention, structure, and depth. Comment below if you are interested in a Tai Chi stick with the Tai Chi stick course.

Just did the Rejuvenation Qigong in the Daily Qi category. Wow. When Sonny described part of a movement as the body lifting the palm, it completely changed my focus and how I felt. I had just been raising my hand but that little extra instruction shifted my focus enough that it engaged more muscles than just 'raising my hand'. Really enjoying the community and the classes. Grateful for the input and support of others and the subtle insights from Sonny that make his teaching unique and effective. My body feels like it's exercised but I don't feel fatigued. I've read the progress of others and now feel like I'm getting a taste of it myself. Thanks to all who share and encouragement to all of those who are working through the journey at their own pace.

David must be rubbing off on me because I'm starting to notice the changes in myself just as he's shared. My observations are not quite as revelatory as his have been but I did notice something this morning that's a significant shift for me. As I've mentioned before, I'm an accountant and live in a world of rules and standard procedures so even though Sonny always encourages us to make the practice our own, I always focus on his movements and try my best to replicate them exactly. Today, I watched the move and then closed my eyes as I repeated the motion until he indicated that he was transitioning to a different movement. It was not intentional on my part, I just closed my eyes and did the move. I realize that's not an earth-shattering leap forward but I do think it goes to show you how our outlooks can shift even in subtle ways that we might not be noticing because we're looking for the seismic shift instead of recognizing the slight tremor.

Get ready for our upcoming qigong course: The 8 Pieces of Brocade (八段锦 Bāduànjǐn) — one of the most beloved and time-tested practices in all of Chinese health culture. Dating back nearly a thousand years to the Song Dynasty, this sequence was created to strengthen the body, nourish the organs, and support everyday vitality. The name “brocade” refers to fine, elegant silk — a reminder that these movements weave health and energy through the body as beautifully and smoothly as woven cloth. At its core, the philosophy of the 8 Pieces of Brocade is simple: gentle, mindful movements can create powerful change when practiced with intention. Each piece focuses on a different function of the body — from opening the lungs and improving digestion to calming the mind and supporting the kidneys. Together, they form a complete system that balances strength and softness, grounding and lightness, effort and ease. A steady practice can help you feel centered, energized, and deeply connected from the inside out. Stay tuned. Stay rooted. Stay open🌱

The meny CHANGES that I have noticed in myself are astonishing to say the least My sleep as improved ,,, i sleep deeper ,, I awake more rested with a much better attitude or perspective more positive expectations ,,, with a better assist assessment about myself and about my day ahead ,,, I JUST FEEL BETTER AND IN MORE CONTROL OF MY LIFE ,, AND MY CHOICES REFLECT THAT ,,, "I'LL MAKE TIME TO DO SOMETHING QI THIS MORNING" "I WILL MAKE TIME FOR MYSELF THIS MORNING" And that SIMPLE CHOICE has ,, IS having an IMPACT on my whole life !! The way I view myself ,,view others ,,, choices I make though out the rest of the day ,,,,, Not becoming more SELFCENTERED BUT SELF- AWARE ,,, 🤔 🤔 MORE ATTUNED TO THE NEEDS OF MY BODY AND MY MIND !! I FEEL BETTER ,, I MAKE BETTER CHOICES ,, I TREAT MYSELF BETTER ,,, I TREAT OTHERS AROUND ME BETTER !! IT'S A WIN/WIN FOR LIFE !! DO SOMETHING QI TODAY !!! SOMETHING WONDERFUL WILL HAPPEN !!