Loops & Spirals: The Discipline of Staying Human
Humans have long noticed repeating patterns in nature and learned to use them to advance mankind forward. Some of the first patterns we noticed were cycles and their repetition in the seasons, weather, and the planets. We noticed the spiral patterns in the plants and even on some of the animals around us, like seashells or spiderwebs. Over time,...
Feeling Energy, Not Force
If you’ve ever tried to move someone heavier than you, you know the struggle — the harder you push, the less they budge.
In Kung Fu and Qigong, that moment isn’t failure; it’s the doorway to understanding energy.
In one of our Energetics classes, a student was pushing against her partner with all her strength — and nothing moved.
I said gently, “Turn your foot.”
She d...
What Progress Really Looks Like
Most people think of progress as something you can show off. A new form. A stronger body. A dramatic before/after story that makes for a great headline. But real transformation doesn’t always look like that. In fact, some of the most important changes are invisible—felt more than seen.
If you’ve been practicing consistently, you might be gaining skills no one e...
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