Rooted Alchemy family, we just surpassed 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. Wow. Back in August, who would have thought we would build a Tai Chi community of over 100,000 people practicing together from all over the world. This journey has been incredibly humbling, and we’re deeply grateful to every single one of you who has been here, practicing, watching, and growing with us. We’re excited for what the future holds and grateful for your patience as we continue building intentionally behind the scenes. Just know that we’re still early, and there is so much more to come. And a huge thank you to Sonny for practicing, teaching, and learning with such depth and integrity that it naturally spread far and wide. Stay the course.

🔔 Important 🔔 - Only comments on THIS THREAD will count toward the giveaway — make sure to post your check-ins right here each day. Check-ins posted elsewhere won’t be included. - The LAST DAY to enter the challenge is January 25th. The New Year, New Qi 10-Day challenge has officially started today! This is your daily check-in thread for the challenge — welcome and let’s flow into the new year together! 👇 Here’s how to check in each day 👇 ✅ Daily Check-In Instructions ✅ 1. Pick any practice video from the community. 2. State which day of the challenge you’re on (ex: Day 1, Day 3, Day 7). 3. How you felt before and after practice — just a short sentence for each. 4. Photo or video — snap a quick pic of your screen, your space, or yourself practicing. ✨Sample Check-In: - Day: 1 - Practice: Yin Yang Qigong - Before: Feeling tight and foggy - After: Calm, clear, and more open - (Photo or video attached) Complete all 10 days and you’ll be entered into a lucky draw — we’re choosing 3 winners. 🏆 1st Prize Includes 🏆 - $100 Gift Card - Premium Handmade Tai Chi Stick - Custom Rooted Alchemy Hoodie - 30-Minute Private Practice Session with Sonny Let’s do this!

As we come to the end of this year, we just want to pause and say thank you. This community has grown into something truly special—curious, grounded, supportive, and alive with practice. We’re deeply grateful for every breath you’ve taken with us, every question you’ve asked, and every moment you’ve shown up. As we step into the new year, our intention remains the same: To help you build a steady, embodied, and meaningful Tai Chi & Qigong practice that fits real life. Here’s a look at what we’re excited to bring to you very soon in the new year👇 - Posture Lab (New Community Tab) : We’re creating a new tab as one of the most efficient and supportive ways to grow your practice online. This will be a dedicated space where you can post a photo or short video of your posture or movement and receive real-time feedback and guidance. It’s designed to expand your understanding through exploration and curiosity, not perfection. Posture Lab is here to help you deepen your practice and feel supported—even at a distance. - Beijing 24 Form – Section 2 : We’ll begin teaching Section 2 of the Beijing 24 Form through live sessions. These will be taught in real time so you can learn, ask questions, and receive feedback as you go. All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the classroom, so you can revisit, repeat, and practice at your own pace. - Tai Chi Stick + Course : We’re excited to introduce handcrafted Tai Chi sticks, made with care, alongside a dedicated Tai Chi Stick course. This will add a tactile, playful, and grounding layer to your practice—something you can feel, explore, and grow with. More details coming soon, but we can already say: this one’s going to be fun. - Affiliate Program : Making Tai Chi and Qigong more accessible is one of the core pillars of our mission, and how people begin truly matters. This invitation is a way to gently guide others toward a well-supported start with the right tools, methods, and teaching. If you help open that door for someone, we’re grateful and happy to give back in return.

It's Thursday! Start this morning warming up with the Taichi stick drill. Have a great practice 🌴

I grew up in South Korea and like many East Asian cultures, we follow the Chinese zodiac (12 animals that rotate each year) In 2026, it’s the Year of the Horse… and not just any horse, but a RED ONE🐴 My sign is also the horse, and I know us pretty well. Horses in the zodiac are usually associated with movement, energy, and freedom. They don’t like being stuck. They’re drawn to forward motion, exploration, and self-expression. On the top of that, the color red adds another layer. In Chinese culture, red is everywhere. It’s connected to good luck, life energy, and protection. You see it a lot during Lunar New Year, weddings, and other celebrations. So a "Red Horse" year feels like a mix of movement, momentum, and vitality, encouraging us to keep going, but with heart and intention not just rushing forward. I think this connects really well with our Tai Chi and Qigong practice that we’ve been cultivating here in the community. The other day, when we were shooting content with @Kirby Mannon and @Maya Rodriguez , Sonny said something that really stayed with me: “We have to think about intention rather than expectation.” It lingered with me for days because it made me realize how often (sometimes for years) I’ve been rushing myself and expecting results instead of enjoying the journey itself. So this is my personal intention with this community this year: I want to help create an experience that brings you back to why you started this journey. Because we’re learning how to study these arts, and also study ourselves. Would love to hear yours as well. - “What’s your intention this year?” Thank you as always for your contributions, and HELLO to 2026!! 🧧