In-Depth Basic Alchemy
Lesson 1
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Build a deeper understanding of the foundations of Taoist Inner Alchemy
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A practical foundation for Inner Alchemy
This lesson introduces the foundations of Taoist Inner Alchemy through practical exercises and guided teachings. You’ll explore how to cultivate, guide, collect, and store Qi while developing greater awareness of your body, breath, and internal energy.
You’ll learn foundational practices including alignment, awakening the body’s natural “pumps,” working with the Three Fires and Sacred Fire, and developing energetic breathing awareness.
The lesson is designed to give you a strong foundation that you can continue practicing and building upon as you go deeper into Basic Alchemy.
Inside the course
11 modules to support your continued practice-
An introduction to the foundations of Taoist Inner Alchemy and the principles explored throughout the course.
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Explore the key practices and concepts that form the foundation of the Basic Alchemy practice.
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Learn how to align the body, spine, sacrum, and energy pathways to create a strong foundation for practice.
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Discover the body’s natural pumps and how the diaphragms, sacrum, and cranial area work together to support the movement of energy.
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Learn to connect with and cultivate the lower dantian as a center for storing and developing internal energy.
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Explore the Three Fires and learn how to cultivate, connect, and guide their energy toward the lower dantian.
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Discover the Sacred Fire and its connection to the cultivation and transformation of internal energy.
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Review the key practices from the lesson and explore questions that help clarify the Basic Alchemy techniques.
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Explore the Taoist concept of Embryonic Breathing and the transition from ordinary breathing to a deeper form of internal energy exchange.
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Experience guided practices for developing Embryonic Breathing through awareness, relaxation, and connection with the body.
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Learn how to collect and condense cultivated energy in the lower dantian while reviewing the practices through Q&A.
