by Little Sage | Dec 18, 2024 | Inspiration, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine
The Winter Solstice is upon us, which marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. This astronomical event signifies the peak of winter, a time when the Earth is tilted furthest from the sun. In many cultures, including those influenced by Traditional Chinese...
by Melissa Roxas | May 23, 2024 | Inspiration, Mindfulness, Qi Gong, Self-Care, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine, Trauma, Women's Health
I wasn’t supposed to make it out that day. I wasn’t supposed to have given birth to these two beautiful children. I wasn’t supposed to enter the fourth decade of my life. But against all odds I made it out and survived. More than that, I thrived. But it was a long...
by Little Sage | Apr 10, 2024 | Inspiration, Qi Gong, Self-Care, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional East Asian Medicine
Solar eclipse in Long Beach, CA, through the eye piece of a telescope. Photo credit: Apollo Victoria The solar eclipse serves as a potent symbol of transformation, signaling a time of endings and new beginnings, of cosmic realignment and energetic shifts. Qi, often...
by Little Sage | Jan 18, 2024 | Mindfulness, Qi Gong, Stress Relief
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become our unwelcome companion. It creeps in stealthily, tightening its grip on our wellbeing, and before we know it, we’re caught in a whirlwind of tension and anxiety. One of my go-to Qigong practices to do...
by Melissa Roxas | Aug 24, 2023 | Feature, Mindfulness, Qi Gong, Stress Relief, Women's Health
What Happens When You Combine Walking and Meditation? In the fast-paced world we live in, finding moments of serenity and mindfulness has become essential for our well-being. Walking meditation, a practice rooted in ancient traditions, offers a harmonious blend of...
by Melissa Roxas | Aug 9, 2023 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
Did you know that in real life you can connect to the force? The concept of the force is not anything new. Or fictional. George Lucas is said to have been inspired by the ancient philosophies of East Asia when he came up with the idea of the force in his Star...
