Where Should I Start? The first part of the Healing Tao system, the basic meditations, was so helpful in changing my emotional attitudes. They…
Why Taoism? Taoism can be defined as the study and practice of the pattern of nature, within and without the body. It…
What is Taoism? Over time, Taoists developed practices aimed at understanding human beings’ range of abilities for health and healing.…
The Cost of Living Above the Neck Modern culture rewards mental activity. We celebrate intelligence, productivity, strategic thinking, planning, and…
The Body Knows Before the Mind Slows Most people assume that awareness begins in the mind. We imagine that insight…
Meditation Removes Distraction Before It Builds Capacity One of the central misconceptions surrounding meditation is the belief that awareness alone…
The Modern Nervous System Is Conditioned Against Stillness Contemporary life systematically trains the human nervous system toward continuous stimulation. Smartphones,…
Meditation and Restlessness Meditation is commonly presented as a universal remedy for stress, distraction, emotional fatigue, and psychological overload. Popular…
Calm Energy We can begin developing a calmer relationship with the body, attention, emotions, and daily rhythm. We can explore…
PRACTICE SECTION Five-Minute Stillness Practice Set a timer for five minutes. Sit comfortably in a chair or on the edge…