First live session with Sonny tomorrow, Oct 8 @ 12:30 pm PT. Get over 20 years of Tai Chi and Qigong experience brought to you live. Show up, learn, ask questions. Who’s joining? https://www.skool.com/live/K9Qd4MDgS6N

Join us for our first live practice! 🌱 @Kirby Mannon will guide a Tai Chi & Qigong session featuring movements from our 7-Day Challenge — designed to help you stay on track, deepen awareness, and bring more clarity to your practice. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, share space together, and ask questions in real time as we move, breathe, and learn collectively. Time & Date: Wednesday, October 8th at 12:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity, an open mind, and a little space to move. See you in practice!

As you move through the lessons, don’t forget to click the ✅ checkmark on the right side when you complete each one. It’s a simple way to track your progress, stay motivated, and celebrate how far you’ve come in the 7-Day Challenge. This also helps us see your progress so we can unlock bonus material after Day 3 for you. You’re doing amazing—keep it up, everyone!

Our Origin Story When people ask where Rooted Alchemy began, I usually say, “kind of here.” The reason I say that is because this community is really the continuation of a vision that started long before any of us showed up. Sonny has been practicing these arts for decades. He’s taught all over the world, led workshops, built courses, and inspired students from every background. His passion for Tai Chi and Qigong has always been clear, and he lives and breathes the principles he teaches. For me and my wife, our journey with Sonny began on June 14th, the day this photo was taken during our second shoot together. We first met him in Fresno at a yoga studio called Tower Yoga, where he teaches weekly. I noticed “Tai Chi & Qigong” on the class schedule, joined one of his sessions, and instantly felt something special. After class, we talked, and I could tell right away that this wasn’t just movement for him, it was a calling. A couple of weeks later, while we were filming at Tower Yoga, Sonny asked, “What would it look like if I wanted to do this for my own business?” That simple question sparked everything that followed. Soon after, we started working together to bring life back into his school, Sequoia Kung Fu, helping re-engage old members and attract new ones. As the YouTube channel started gaining traction, the views, the comments, and the gratitude pouring in, we realized we were part of something bigger. The teachings were resonating deeply with people all over the world. That’s when the idea for Rooted Alchemy was born, to build a space where those teachings could grow, evolve, and reach more people. Over the last six weeks, we’ve worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this community real. It’s been a true team effort, built on shared vision and love for these practices. And to every single one of you here as part of this community, thank you for bringing your energy, your curiosity, and your commitment to the path. This is just the beginning.

Good morning, everyone🌞 Wishing you a calm and grounded Monday to start your week ahead. How’s your 7-Day Challenge coming along so far? Feel free to share your experience so far in the comments. We’d love to hear how it’s going for you✨