Hey Guys, This post clearly isn’t Tai Chi related but as we have become a wonderful community over the last few months, I thought I’d share 😊 I’ve just come back from Thailand watching my son Matt, get married to his beautiful girlfriend of 7 years Bamee (About time he made her an honest woman!) It was a wonderful wedding, exciting, emotional and fun. It mixed cultures seamlessly and people travelled from all over the world to rejoice with the happy couple. There were very many tears and just as many laughs. I was an immensely proud Dad and unusually for the Father of the groom had to give a speech. This I’m happy to say went and afterwards I could relax and make merry. I brought, like a good student, my Qi Gong and Tai Chi with me though. I can recommend incorporating “body circles” with "advancing and retreating" to your dance moves. It works really well if mixed with a little Tango 😊 Once the wedding was over, we all travelled to the paradise island of Koh Lanta for a group holiday. As someone who lives nowhere near the sea, Qi Gong on a stunning Thai beach to start each day was utter bliss. I might have forgotten my stick, but the rest of RA’s training travels very well. PS - The Bear is a long story

First of all, thank you to everyone who participated in the New Year, New Qi 10-Day Challenge! Your consistency, presence, and genuine effort were incredibly inspiring to witness. This challenge truly showed what it means to practice as a community — with curiosity, dedication, and an open student’s mind. 🏆 Here are the winners🏆 🥇1st - @Santi Escriu Prize Includes: - $100 Gift Card - Premium Handmade Tai Chi Stick - Custom Rooted Alchemy Hoodie - 30-Minute Private Practice Session with Sonny 🥈 2nd - @Benedetto Manzella 🥉 3rd - @Davida Smith Prize Include: - Premium Handmade Tai Chi Stick - Custom Rooted Alchemy Hoodie - 30-Minute Private Practice Session with Sonny And we're not done yet.... 🎁 We have surprise gift for all participants! 🎁 Because this challenge was so inspiring and your commitment did not go unnoticed, we’d like to give EVERYONE who joined the challenge a custom Rooted Alchemy T-shirt as a small token of our gratitude. Your diligence, sincerity, and willingness to show up truly embody the spirit of practice. ⚠️ I will personally direct message all participants to arrange the prizes and surprise gift, so PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK and expect a message from me ⚠️ We’re excited to continue creating meaningful experiences, challenges, and gatherings that support your Tai Chi & Qigong journey and deepen your practice. Thank you for being part of this growing, supportive community — we can’t wait to practice together again soon🌿

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.