Rooted Alchemy Tai Ji & Qigong
Rooted Alchemy is for anyone seeking calm and energy. Practise Tai Chi and Qigong together.
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How this community works
- Pricing
- $49 a monthWell above the health & fitness median of $13.50.
- Size
- 450 membersBigger than 51% of the health & fitness communities indexed here.
- Revenue ceiling
- $22,050 a monthIf every member paid the listed price. Free tiers, discounts and churn are not visible from outside.
- Format
- 2 paid tiers
- Platform
- Skool
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Last verified
- 15 October 2026
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- 2 paid tiers: one price for access, another for proximity. Worth copying once you know which members want more of you.
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About Rooted Alchemy Tai Ji & Qigong
Rooted Alchemy is for anyone seeking calm and energy. Practise Tai Chi and Qigong together.
Why you should join: Mindful movement practice to reduce stress, build energy and reconnect with yourself, guided step by step. From $49 a month.
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The one-liner
A paid Tai Chi and Qigong community with a beginner seven-day challenge.
What they actually sell
Rooted Alchemy Tai Ji & Qigong is run by Sonny Mannon. The headline pitch reads: "Rooted Alchemy helps you reduce stress, build energy, and reconnect with yourself through Tai Chi, Qigong, and mindful practice." The public offer sits at $49 a month. A free trial sits on the join path. Inside sit 16 courses. A money-back promise is part of the risk frame. Anyone copying this should notice that the sale rests on one clear outcome rather than a long feature list.
Who pays and why
Adults seeking calm, energy and reconnection at home. The pull is learning traditional practices with a clear path. They pay for Tai Chi and Qigong classes, a seven-day challenge and group practice.
Where the members come from
The page links Sonny Mannon's YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, so the community reads as the paid back end of an audience that already exists. Content does the attracting and the group does the keeping. Sonny Mannon's profile line reads: "Call me Sonny:) "Student always, teacher sometime." I am a teacher of traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Qi Gong and am a lover of movement."
What's holding it back
The price is higher than many wellness rooms, so the page must show steady value. A Premium tier is not explained.
Steal this
Open with a beginner challenge so the first week has a clear structure.
Would this work in another niche?
Yes for any practice-based discipline, like yoga. Weak for knowledge-only topics.
Written 15 October 2026
Reviews
gary-poxleitner-2647
“Heading into 2 months, completed the 7 - day and now a focus on Daily Qi chong and Daily Tai chi - after that I will focus on another course when it feels right”
teri-lemaster-5164
“I have been studying with Rooted Alchemy for almost 2 months. This is my first experience with any martial art, and I find it fascinating. It's not about learning a routine; Sonny teaches not only methods, but the history and theory behind the movements. At 64 and being very uncoordinated, I have found a path to fight off the stiffness of aging in a way that I find challenging and engaging. I have been surprised by the additional benefit of a calmer state of mind.”
garrett-manibog-5332
“Rooted Alchemy is a wonder resource of knowledge and insight revolving around the practices of Tai Chi and Qigong. Sonny is very good at educating and relaying information.. while conveying great skill in his guidance. Practitioners of all levels can learn and advance their passion and practice of these amazing arts. The staff and community are very supportive and welcoming. It’s truly one of the best experiences I’ve come across in all my years of enjoying these arts. 🙏”
michelle-shevlin-3966
“Enjoying and having fun with Sonny’s classes. His recorded classes are so useful due to my work schedule. I can actually relax and find song without having time restraints. He is an excellent instructor and teacher.”
alan-hook-5931
“This group is a fantastic combination of excellent instruction and a truly supportive community.”
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