What if your morning walk could awaken the energy of the universe within you? In this episode, I share my first 氣功 (Qi Gong) class with my martial arts teacher, Master Gu. A morning by the lake that transformed how I perceive the subtle life force that flows through all things..

We explore his Taoist morning routine: walking in nature at dawn, standing meditation to absorb universal Qi, and gentle meridian exercises rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. I reflect on how these ancient practices release what’s stuck in the body, calm the mind, restore inner balance and and reconnect us with nature’s healing rhythm.

One step at a time, I begin to understand how Taoism isn’t just a philosophy, but a way of living in harmony with the cosmos. “Nature is the best hospital, and you are the best doctor.” - that day I had a huge realization that will later lead me to seeking healing through medicinal plants in Peru..