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Give Back Project: Women & Youth Wellness Programs – South Africa
Investing in Generational Wellness & Community Resilience Heal the mother. Equip the child. Transform the lineage. At Shaolin Café, BalanceHER, and 1MindBodyFitness, this isn’t just a slogan—it’s the operating system of our work. For years, we’ve quietly built...
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The Urban Woman’s Sustainability Trap: Why Your “Green Routine” is Failing You (And How to Fix It)
The Urban Woman’s Sustainability Trap: Why Your "Green Routine" is Failing You(And How to Fix It)You’ve swapped plastic for reusable cups. You bike...
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The Impact of Cold vs Warm Foods and Drinks on Women’s Wellness
The Impact of Cold vs Warm Foods and Drinks on Women's Wellness: A TCM and Western Medicine PerspectiveDid you know that the temperature of what you eat and drink could be affecting your fertility, periods, and overall well-being? Dive into this eye-opening...
Unlock the Wisdom of the Wood Snake: Your 2025 Guide to Growth, Wellness, and Creativity
Unlock the Wisdom of the Wood Snake: Your 2025 Guide to Growth, Wellness, and CreativityStep into the transformative energy of the Year of the Wood Snake! Discover how the Snake’s wisdom and the interplay of the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—can...
Navigate the Year of the Wood Snake with Shaolin Café
Navigate the Year of the Wood Snake with Shaolin Café:Explore, Engage, and Elevate Welcome to Shaolin Café, where ancient wisdom meets modern living. As we step into the Year of the Wood Snake, let’s embark on an interactive journey through Chinese astrology and...
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Feiyue and More: Your Gateway to Top Asian Sports Brands at Shaolin Cafe. Discover how Shaolin Cafe is revolutionising the way you shop for sports footwear!
4th BRICS Health Qigong Talent Camp
Join us for the 4th BRICS Health Qigong Talent Training Camp, live from Beijing. Perfect your skills from home or school on your mobile or laptop.Showcase your talent and get featured on the IHQF and CHQA websites!The 4th BRICS Health Qigong Talent Training Camp is...
Train Like a Shaolin Mentor. Get Paid to Spread Wellness.
Ages 15–25? Get certified to teach Kung Fu + Health Qigong → Run wellness circles for youth, boost your CV, and earn real recognition.🔥 COACHING CREDZ Lead warm-ups + safety drills (no cringe) Plan lessons that actually engage Gen Z Portfolio-ready videos for your...
AI is Transforming Daily Wellness
How AI is Transforming Daily Wellness: A Look into the FutureIn today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer in various aspects of our lives. One of the most exciting and promising areas where AI is...
Chinese Horoscope
YOUR CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMALThe date of Chinese New Year changes every year, but it always falls between January 21st and February 20th. Every year I get the same complaint; why is it so early in the year? I often wonder if we have a goldfish memory. LolWHICH ZODIAC...
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The Iconic Feiyue 501Every martial artist or movement artist should try a pair of Feiyue shoes. Feiyue Martial Arts shoes have a simple, durable canvas lace-up top and a padded yet light sole. The tread is perfect for all styles of movement, providing maximum traction...
Art Of Tea
Art Of Tea Is SocialTea was thought of as a medicinal drink until the late sixth century. During the T’ang dynasty between the seventh to tenth centuries, tea drinking was particularly popular. Different preparations emerged, with increasing oxidation producing darker...
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About the Author
I’m Amanda Lan — designer, martial artist, and wellness strategist.
My journey began in apartheid-era Cape Town, led me to a Swiss-German textile internship, and took me deep into Shaolin martial arts and global design strategy.
Today, I use over 40 years of experience in fashion, health, wellness, graphic design, and AI integration to guide individuals and businesses toward creative clarity and holistic growth.
Credentials & Expertise:
7th Dan Shaolin Kung Fu expert
5th Dan International Health Qigong Technical Coach
Creative strategist & design mentor
AI and digital design integration specialist
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