Shaolin Life

06/27/2026

🎥 We Need Your Help to Preserve Deep Root

For nearly 20 years, Deep Root Center has been a place where people have found health, resilience, community, and a path of lifelong practice.

Today, we’re facing an urgent challenge.

Two nonprofit-owned parcels that support our mission are at risk of an Alameda County tax sale while our property tax exemption is under review. To protect them, we’re raising $24,600 to stop the sale process.

This isn’t about buying new land.

It’s about preserving something we’ve already built together—and protecting future opportunities to serve our community.

If Deep Root has touched your life, would you consider making a donation or sharing this campaign with someone who believes in our mission?

Every gift. Every share. Every conversation helps.

❤️ Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/deep-root-temple-building-project

🌿 Learn more about Deep Root: https://www.thedeeproot.org

Link in bio to donate.

03/12/2025

This was one of the most important days of my life. I met life long friends and colleagues at Kung Fu Magazine which set the Stage for what I am doing right now.

10/29/2024

08/19/2024

Don't miss out on the chance to explore the Redwoods and take part in a unique experience: Herbs, Qigong, and Hula on Saturday, August 24, from 9 am to 4pm at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. This transformative event is not to be missed, as it's a one-of-a-kind opportunity that won't come around again until next year.

Don't wait - secure your spot now!
https://www.thedeeproot.org/herbs-qigong-hula-retreat

08/14/2024

Isn't it strange how many age-old healing modalities and learning are done indoors? What happened? Is it a good or bad thing? Hear Shereel and Master Sheldon discuss the importance of preserving and maintaining the practices of Herbs, Qigong, and Hula outdoors.

Are you ready to experience this? There's still time to register.
https://www.thedeeproot.org/herbs-qigong-hula-retreat

08/05/2024

Most People don't know what healing herbs are around them or that Oakland has amazing woods.

Join us for a 1 Day Retreat called Herb Qigong and Hula, where our resident Herbalist, Shereel Washington Ixaltednaturalbodycare&botanicals takes us on an adventure into the natural healing world that is at our fingertips. We will be doing Qigong before our herb walk and then medicine making as well as Hula to honor our surroundings.

Not something to miss.

See you there!

https://www.thedeeproot.org/herbs-qigong-hula-retreat

07/23/2024

Shereel here and I am excited to announce that I will be one of the instructors at the upcoming event "Herbs, Qigong & Hula", Saturday, August 24, 9 am to 4 pm at Reinhart Redwood Regional Park in Oakland organized by the Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies. This event is close to my heart, and I am looking forward to sharing my personal journey and connection to Herbs, Qigong & Hula.

My interest in this event stems from a few things: my love for natural spaces, particularly the beautiful Redwood Forest Parks in the Bay Area, which are my happy place, and my passion for herbal medicine and plants. I also find great joy in doing qigong outdoors, especially in the Redwoods. While doing qigong indoors is wonderful, being outside under the sun, surrounded by trees, and feeling the wind is incredibly powerful and healing.

We invite you to join us for a day of transformative experiences, including qigong practice, plant exploration, medicine crafting, and hula sessions guided by two exceptional facilitators.

Master Sheldon of Shaolin Life & Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies

Shereel Washington of ixalted natural body care & botanicals & Move: Spirit & Rhythm

SAVE YOUR SPOT!
https://www.thedeeproot.org/herbs-qigong-hula-retreat

07/22/2024

Hey everyone, it's Master Sheldon! I'm thrilled to let you know that I'll be one of the instructors at the upcoming event "Herbs, Qigong & Hula" on Saturday, August 24, from 9 am to 4pm at Reinhart Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. organized by the Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies. This event means a lot to me, and I can't wait to talk about my personal journey and connection to Herbs, Qigong & Hula.

I'm really excited about this event for a few reasons: I love spending time outdoors, especially in natural spaces like the beautiful Redwood Forest Parks in the Bay Area. I'm also passionate about natural healing, including herbal medicine and plants. There's something so special about doing qigong outdoors, especially among the Redwoods. While practicing qigong indoors is great, being outside in the sunshine, surrounded by trees, and feeling the wind is truly powerful and healing.

We'd love for you to join us for a day of transformative experiences, which will include qigong practice, plant exploration, medicine crafting, and hula sessions guided by two exceptional facilitators.

Master Sheldon of Shaolin Life & Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies

Shereel Washington of ixalted natural body care & botanicals & Move: Spirit & Rhythm

SAVE YOUR SPOT!

https://www.thedeeproot.org/herbs-qigong-hula-retreat

07/22/2024

5 REASONS TO TRAIN AT SHAOLIN LIFE:

1) Belong to something bigger with a sense of belonging and gain self-mastery
2) Learn self-protection and become more self-secure.
3) Gain confidence and reach your body's full potential.
4) Move through the world more effectively.
5) Gain fulfillment and looking to have fun.

No more excuses, the water is always warm. Dive in!
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04/25/2024

I will be presenting this year at the Silk & Steel Conference. Everyone on the roster are people I am personally training with and am impressed by so do not miss out.

https://www.kingkongpalm.com/silk-and-steel

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