Daoist Training

This is an online class that is part of our online "Introduction to Daoist Alchemy" series.
No experience required, this class is open to all interested participants.

October 23 & 24
2:00-5:00 pm Central Standard Time held via Zoom

Daoist Alchemy is the evolution of the body, mind, and spirit. It is a progressive science, divided into different realms of practice: Heaven, Earth, and Man. As one progresses with deep listening, this science becomes an art.

This transformation begins with the levels of Man, progresses through Earth, and concludes as one traverses the levels of Heaven.

In this seminar, we will delve into the level of Man through the Alchemy of Posture. Posture is the first regulation of Qigong, and thus, it is the first pillar of Daoist alchemy. It is the foundation upon which all training is built. Without a solid foundation no house can stand.

As posture comes into alignment, the imbalances of yin and yang within channels and organs are remediated, blockages eliminated, balance is restored, and a continual flow between Heaven and Earth achieved.

Correctly aligned posture allows not only for the balancing of yin and yang, but the transcendence thereof. Through the proper implementation of posture, it is possible to dissolve into the infinite space of Wuji.

If posture is correct,
the breath is deep,
the mind is clear.

In this seminar we will cover:

• 18 Rules of Posture
• Postural modifications to activate and regulate the meridians
• Proper posture for sitting meditation
• Finding and remediating structural imbalances
• Body Breathing
• Increasing flow between Heaven and Earth.

To give our initiates a chance to come together as a community, we are offering monthly trainings online.

• Scripture study (经学 )
• Dao talk (论道 )
• Inner cultivation (内修)

For Daoshi only

Learning to connect to stillness is like discovering how to hit the reset button. When we know how to do this, we know that no matter how chaotic life can get, there’s always a place where we can stop, connect and feel the peace that resides within us.

With careful guidance, you will quickly learn to connect to a deep sense of inner stillness and our bodies’ natural healing capacity.

• Scripture study (经学 )
• Dao talk (论道 )
• Inner cultivation (内修)

Dizi: 2nd Thursday monthly
4:00 - 6:00pm CST
held via Zoom

This is an online class that is part of our online "Introduction to Daoist Alchemy" series.
No experience required, this class is open to all interested participants.

November 20 & 21, 2021
2:00-5:00 pm Central Standard Time held via Zoom

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The breath of the Dao speaks,
and those who are in harmony
hear it quite clearly.

 - Laozi

This is an online class that is part of our online "Introduction to Daoist Alchemy" series.

“Just take a deep breath and relax…” This common expression refers to a very simple action yet embraces great wisdom and efficacy. Simple, but often unconscious and overlooked, breathing can be highly potent and beneficial for physical and mental health. How we breathe is essential to the quality of our life.

From the moment we are born and take our first inhale, our breathing process evolves. The diaphragm expands and contracts, filling the lungs before pushing that air through the larynx to create the sound of a baby’s first cry.

Breath is what unites all things. All within the universe is in flux, whether it is in a place of reception - inhalation or release - exhalation. The more we synchronize ourselves with the natural breath of the Dao the greater the harmony.

Without food, we can live for months. Without water, we can live for weeks. Without air, we can live but for minutes. Breath is the essence of qi. Without it there is no life.

In this seminar, we will delve into the level of Man through the Alchemy of Respiration. Respiration is the second regulation of Qigong, and thus it is vital in the development of Daoist alchemy.

Proper Respiratory training results in control over the body's physical, energetic, and spiritual matrices, enabling the individual to send Qi and Shen to any organ or part of the body at will, thereby strengthening and invigorating that specific tissue area.

Correct breathing techniques allows not only for the tonifying, purging, and balancing of yin and yang within the body, but the transcendence thereof. Through the proper implementation of breath, it is possible to dissolve into the infinite space of Wuji.

In this seminar we will cover:

• Essentials of respiratory training
• Link between the body, breath, and the emotions.
• Four stages of respiratory development
• Tonification, purgation, and regulatory breath methods
• Eight Daoist Breathing Techniques
• Using breath to increase flow between Heaven and Earth

A person’s time does not return again,
the present does not once pause.
Thus in a person’s life, each breath is an attainment.
The previous breath is not the present breath.
Thus receive and cultivate it and renew your life.
(Guo Xiang’s commentary on Zhuangzi Chapter 3)

This is an online class that is part of our online "Introduction to Daoist Alchemy" series.
No experience required, this class is open to all interested participants.

December 18 & 19, 2021
2:00-5:00 pm Central Standard Time held via Zoom

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We see the world not as it is, but how we have been trained to perceive it.

In this seminar, we will delve into the level of Man through the Alchemy of Mind. Mind is the third and final Regulation of Qigong, and thus, it is vital in the development of Daoist alchemy.

No prerequisites for this class.  All are welcome.

Please note that our online classes are LIVE events only.  Recordings will not be made available.