When Lee Holden gets in front of the camera and prepares to teach, students see a skilled Qi Gong master. However, what they don’t always see are all the moving parts that support the process… the camera work, video editing, email copywriting, class moderating,...
As one of the most-watched movies of all time, Star Wars has inspired millions of people around the world with its revolutionary cinematography and captivating storyline. In the decades following its 1977 debut, the movie series continues to fascinate audiences of all...
Western and Chinese medicine are both intended to improve patients’ health, yet they have vastly different approaches. If you walk into a TCM doctor’s office with a non-acute ailment, they might prescribe herbs, an acupressure “massage,” or Qi Gong exercises to do at...
Morning can set the tone for the rest of your day. When you start your day focused and inspired, life feels richer and more enjoyable. Instead of feeling overwhelmed about everything you have to accomplish, you can step into the world with confidence and clarity. For...
The Earth is our foundation for life. It is a home that provides us with plentiful resources to survive and flourish. While everyone understands the importance of oxygen, water, and food, there is yet another gift crucial to our wellbeing—the energetic wisdom that the...
Spring is the season for growth, inspiration, and renewed vision. In nature, these qualities are reflected in colorful meadows, luscious forests, and in the playful curiosity of newborn animals. As humans, we can channel this potent energy to fuel our creativity and...
It was a rainy afternoon in Santa Cruz, California when Lee received the call. With his baby on one arm and holding a cup of Pu-Erh tea in the other, he answered his phone and was greeted by an unlikely caller: An Oscar Award Winning Hollywood producer. Having worked...
Like each of the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine, the Wood Element plays an important role in maintaining harmony and balance within nature. Since humans are a part of nature, there’s a lot we can learn about ourselves by understanding the wisdom of the Wood...
Even though humans are a part of nature, we sometimes lose touch with the world around us. Instead of respecting and revering Earth’s beauty, our perceived separateness can cause us to engage in destructive behaviors that harm our planet’s precious resources. However,...
