Warm Up the Stove Sit at the edge of a chair, hands resting on the top of the thighs, with…
The Abdominal Brain The small intestine is in charge of absorption of nutrients from food and digestion. It is about…
Nature in the Body There is a map some Taoists use for the body that corresponds to a map of nature. As…
Glands of the Brain The pineal gland is considered the main receptor and “time clock” of the body. When stimulated…
Still the Senses Constantly looking outward, Exhausts the eyes and liver. Over-reaching to listen, Exhausts the ears and kidneys. Eating…
Practice Being Embodied Through practicing the meditation of the Microcosmic Orbit, you will develop a vivid kinesthetic familiarity with all…
Practice Slowly It is important to practice the movements slowly, so that you can understand the meaning within the movements.…
Recharge Your Batteries Taoist theory tells us that the kidneys help the bone marrow, which helps produce new blood cells. So…
If you want to get healthier, you have to let go of what is making you sick.
Taoist Breathing If you’ve followed this blog for a little while, you know I talk about the breathing practice of…