In-Depth Basic Alchemy
Lesson 4
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Learn to circulate, cultivate, and collect Qi through the foundations of Taoist Inner Alchemy.
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Cultivate and Circulate Your Inner Energy
This lesson introduces the Microcosmic Orbit, a foundational Taoist practice for cultivating and circulating Qi. Through breath, eye movements, and inner awareness, you’ll explore key energy points along the spine, crown, and lower dantian.
You’ll learn how to guide the orbit, collect and store Qi in the lower abdomen, and combine the practice with the Six Healing Sounds to support emotional balance and a consistent daily routine.
Inside the course
5 modules to support your continued practice-
An introductory Q&A covering key questions about the Microcosmic Orbit and the practices explored in this lesson.
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Prepare the body and energy pathways with warm-up exercises before beginning the Microcosmic Orbit practice.
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Discover the foundations of the Microcosmic Orbit and how breath, awareness, and key energy points guide the practice.
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Prepare for the orbit by connecting with the dantian, breath, and important energy points in the body.
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Learn to activate the Moon Orbit using breath, inner awareness, and the perineum and crown energy points.
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Review questions about the Microcosmic Orbit practice and clarify key techniques before continuing.
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Explore how to bring awareness to the solar plexus and incorporate this area into the orbit practice.
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Learn to focus on the heart centre as part of guiding awareness and energy through the Microcosmic Orbit.
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Focus on the C7 vertebra at the base of the neck and its role in guiding the orbit toward the head.
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Explore techniques for bringing awareness into the brain and guiding the orbit through the head.
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Practice guiding awareness back down through the body and returning to the lower dantian.
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Bring the steps together to practice the continuous circulation of the Microcosmic Orbit.
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Address questions about the orbit sequence and reinforce the techniques covered in the practice.
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Learn how to combine the Microcosmic Orbit, Inner Smile, and Six Healing Sounds into a simple daily routine.
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Review final questions about the practices and how to incorporate them into everyday life.
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Practice a shorter version of the Six Healing Sounds to release emotional tension and cultivate positive qualities through sound and visualization.
