Conjunction in Alchemy The fourth stage in western alchemy is called conjunction. After calcination (burning), dissolution (washing), separation (filtering), only…
Tai Chi and Softness “T’ai Chi Ch’uan bases itself exclusively on gentleness, softness, naturalness and bringing you back to your…
The Quality of Chi Taoist masters say the quality of one’s life is the quality of chi they have flowing…
Belt Channel – Dai Mai The Eight Extraordinary Meridians represent the deepest energetic structure of the body. These are the…
Meditation Taoists speak about the ability to have Delta brain waves while awake. These brain waves are typically only present…
Mixing Sun and Moon A more advanced taoist practice is the mixing of the sun and moon. Breathing back and…
Moon Connection A moon connection developed through meditation and chi kung can lead to a deeper awareness of the unconscious.…
Separation in Alchemy Recently, I wrote about the first two stages personal transformation, as described by western alchemy, calcination and…
Fusion of Five Elements Practice Taoists talk and write about ‘becoming one with nature,’ and they also have methodical practices…
“Only he who has no use for the empire is fit to be entrusted with it.” Zhuangzi, The Complete Works of…