Welcome, and thank you for being here.
If you found your way to us through The Rising Lotus Qigong, or our first book, Qigong Illustrated, it's good to have you back. If you're new, we're glad you arrived. Either way, this newsletter is where we'll share what we're building and what we're learning along the way.
Here's the short version of who we are: 5 Phases Health is a whole-body wellness practice built on the wisdom of Five Element Theory. It brings together fitness conditioning, breathwork, energy movement, and mental focus into a structured program that grows with you over time. It was made for real bodies and real lives, whether you're new to movement or finding your way back to it after years away.
We believe getting healthy doesn't require punishing workouts or chasing a younger version of yourself. It asks for steady, intentional practice and a method that respects where you are right now.
In the coming weeks, we'll share practical guidance, behind-the-scenes looks at the book we're writing, and small things you can put to use the same day you read them.
We're glad you're here. Let's get started.
Foundations of Longevity, Volume 1
A book is in the making!
It's been 16 years since Qigong Illustrated was published. Wow, time flies! We're delighted to announce a new book: Foundations of Longevity, Volume 1. It's early and it's evolving, and it's one of the most meaningful projects we've taken on in a long time.
The book began in 2020, when we introduced 5 Phases Health as the evolution of "The Rising Lotus Qigong." After sitting on the back burner for six years, it's finally time to finish what we started. We're not ready to share every detail just yet, but here's what we can tell you: it's rooted in everything 5 Phases Health stands for. It's a practical guide with the foundational information you need to live a sustainably healthy life.
The 5 Phases Health System is an active, whole-body wellness practice that you train, breathe, and experience for yourself. It brings together fitness conditioning, breathwork, energy movement, and mental focus into a structured program that grows with you, all rooted in the wisdom of Five Element Theory.
The book covers the Five Elements and the cycles of life, along with the relationship between how you live and how you feel. We want to put something in your hands that you come back to again and again, not a quick read, but a real resource you can lean on for years.
We'll keep you posted as we go. This newsletter is where you'll hear about it first.
Podcast
Wood Element - Spring Season
Our podcast episodes are available here on our Podcast section, or on Spotify and through the direct link below.
A Final Note
“Health is the foundation of everything you do.”
Until next time,
Qi-eers!
Christina & Peyton
Practical Tools for Sustainable Good Health
