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🌱

Here’s our updated schedule for the coming weeks. ⚠️ Please note that after December 19th, the final two weeks will shift for the holiday season — those dates will be announced soon ⚠️ As we enter the last month of the year, we want to say great job for being here and staying connected to your practice. If you’ve been a little on and off lately, that’s totally okay too; this is a beautiful moment to gently return and reconnect with your practice. If you haven’t joined a live session yet, consider giving it a try — the energy, support, and presence of practicing together can make a big difference. 🌱 Every Tuesday & Thursday - Weekly Qi (Qigong) 8AM - Qi & Flow (Tai Chi) 8:30AM 🌱 Every Sunday - Weekly Qi (Qigong) 9AM - Qi & Flow (Tai Chi) 9:30AM ✔️ All times are listed in Pacific Time (PST). ✔️ All sessions are recorded and available in the community classroom if you miss the live session. ✔️ You can find the link for each live session in the calendar tab. (We’ll also post the link a day before.) Let’s finish the year strong, steady, and mindful❄️

📆 Live Session Schedule 🌱 Every Tuesday & Thursday (except 27th) - Weekly Qi (Qigong) 8AM - Qi & Flow (Tai Chi) 8:30AM 🌱 Sunday, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 - Weekly Qi (Qigong) 9AM - Qi & Flow (Tai Chi) 9:30AM - (Starting half an hour later due to the cooler mornings) ✔️ All times are listed in Pacific Time (PST). ✔️ All sessions are recorded and available in the community classroom if you miss the live session. ✔️ You can find the link for each live session in the calendar tab. (We’ll also post the link a day before.) Mark your calendar, stay consistent, and let’s continue to move, breathe, and grow together this November🍂

Tomorrow, we have a local Tai Chi & Qigong workshop happening in our area. These in-person workshops are a way for us to share the practice directly with our local community — bringing people together to move, breathe, and experience the art of Tai Chi and Qigong in a more connected space. Since you are all our valued founding members, we’ll be live streaming this 2-hour workshop so you can join us from anywhere. 🕐 Time: 1–3 PM (PST) 📍Format: Live via Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82586538046?pwd=OCMvLjzFfhVB4nILvcjWDbWLsGcBwt.1) The workshop will include: - 1 hour of Qigong — grounding, breath, and energy flow - 1 hour of Tai Chi — structure, balance, and mindful movement We’re excited to share this moment with both our local and online community. Join us to feel the energy, connection, and flow wherever you are.

Yin Yang Qigong Is Now Available! Yin Yang Qigong is a foundational practice that bridges stillness and movement through breath, awareness, and gentle flow. In this course, Sonny will guide you step-by-step through each part of the sequence — from grounding in standing posture to exploring open and close (Kai He), separating, changing, and swirling Yin & Yang, and finally grounding and closing. You’ll also dive into key concepts like Wu Ji to Tai Ji, Zhong Ding (central equilibrium), and the 5 Curves of the body to deepen your internal alignment. Happy learning, everyone! Classroom Link https://www.skool.com/rootedalchemy/classroom/afb4df42?md=ba2259910ca54a5d93db9d057e4e3418