Yellow Court Conversations

This episode was unscripted and takes some interesting turns...

Bringing the Unconscious into Consciousness

One of the unspoken challenges and transformational opportunities of Qi Gong and Meditation is unconscious patterns and beliefs showing up like an uninvited guest.

This conversation offers several perspectives and practical approaches to relating to your unconscious needs for awareness and healing. 

Here is the link to Part Two:

https://primordialdaopresentdao.podbean.com/e/ep-8-bringing-the-unconscious-into-consciousness-part-two/

If you want to try some free classes, go to:

https://www.qigongcourses.online/

If you are interested in the Soma Dao Qi Gong courses, please tap on:

https://somadaoqigong.com/

If you would like to contact Michael, here are some options:

[email protected]

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In this episode, we welcome our new host, Ravi Kaler!

Teaching Qi Gong in 2022... Part Two

After 30 years of teaching Qi Gong, and over 40 years of practice, Michael has some thoughts, funny stories, and hopefully supportive ideas for contemporary teachers.

Here is the link to Part One:

https://primordialdaopresentdao.podbean.com/e/ep-7-teaching-qi-gong-in-2022-part-one/

If you want to try some free classes, go to:

https://app.podia.com/products

If you are interested in the Soma Dao Qi Gong courses, please tap on the following:

https://somadaoqigong.com/

If you would like to contact Michael, here are some options:

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/somadaoqigong

In this episode, we welcome our new host, Ravi Kaler!

Teaching Qi Gong in 2022...

After 30 years of teaching Qi Gong, and over 40 years of practice, Michael has some thoughts, funny stories, and hopefully supportive ideas for contemporary teachers.

Here is the link to Part Two:

https://primordialdaopresentdao.podbean.com/e/ep-7-teaching-qi-gong-in-2022-part-two/

If you want to try some free classes, go to:

https://app.podia.com/products

If you are interested in the Soma Dao Qi Gong courses, please tap on:

https://somadaoqigong.com/

If you would like to contact Michael, here are some options:

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/somadaoqigong

In this episode Alex and Michael Review the fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence and then discuss cognition from ancient Daoist and modern science perspectives. 

If you are dedicated to a meditation practice, this will give you an internal roadmap to what your mind is doing and why!

Enjoy!

In this episode Alex and Michael Review the fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence and then discuss cognition from ancient Daoist and modern science perspectives. 

If you are dedicated to a meditation practice, this will give you an internal roadmap to what your mind is doing and why!

Enjoy!

Five: Emotional Intelligence, Daoism, and TCM - Part Two

Inner stillness and developing Right Relationship begins with Emotional Intelligence.

In today's episode, our conversation goes on a deep dive into Daoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and becoming conscious of the foundational importance of feeling deeper into your emotional experience. Especially, if you meditate as a part of your Spiritual Journey. 

In part One, Alex and Michael discuss emotion, instinct, trauma, and how these experiences can change your life and your relationships. 

In Part Two, Michael discusses the Five Elements and how Daoism and Chinese medicine understand the importance of not only feeling what you feel, but feeling deeper into your body, to feel which instincts are activating unconscious patterns of belief.

The episode closes with a framework for having a conscious relationship with the process of becoming emotionally present, patient, and wise.

Enjoy!

Other Links

Episode Five - Part One: Emotional Intelligence - Video

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Qi Gong Teacher Training

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Five: Emotional Intelligence, Daoism, and TCM - Part One

Inner stillness and developing Right Relationship begins with Emotional Intelligence

In today's episode, our conversation goes on a deep dive into Daoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and becoming conscious of the foundational importance of feeling deeper into your emotional experience. Especially, if you meditate as a part of your Spiritual Journey. 

In part One, Alex and Michael discuss emotion, instinct, trauma, and how these experiences can change your life and your relationships. 

In Part Two, Michael discusses the Five Elements and how Daoism and Chinese medicine understand the importance of not only feeling what you feel, but feeling deeper into your body, to feel which instincts are activating unconscious patterns of belief.

The episode closes with a framework for having a conscious relationship with the process of becoming emotionally present, patient, and wise.

Enjoy!

Other Links

Episode Five - Part Two: Emotional Intelligence - Video

Social Media

Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE

Qi Gong Teacher Training

Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE

Five: Emotional Intelligence, Daoism, and TCM - Part Two

Inner stillness and developing Right Relationship begins with Emotional Intelligence.

In today's episode, our conversation goes on a deep dive into Daoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and becoming conscious of the foundational importance of feeling deeper into your emotional experience. Especially, if you meditate as a part of your Spiritual Journey. 

In part One, Alex and Michael discuss emotion, instinct, trauma, and how these experiences can change your life and your relationships. 

In Part Two, Michael discusses the Five Elements and how Daoism and Chinese medicine understand the importance of not only feeling what you feel, but feeling deeper into your body, to feel which instincts are activating unconscious patterns of belief.

The episode closes with a framework for having a conscious relationship with the process of becoming emotionally present, patient, and wise.

Enjoy!

Other Links

Episode Five - Part One: Emotional Intelligence - Audio

Social Media

Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE

Qi Gong Teacher Training

Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE

Five: Emotional Intelligence, Daoism, and TCM - Part One

Inner stillness and developing Right Relationship begins with Emotional Intelligence.

In today's episode, our conversation goes on a deep dive into Daoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and becoming conscious of the foundational importance of feeling deeper into your emotional experience. Especially, if you meditate as a part of your Spiritual Journey. 

In part One, Alex and Michael discuss emotion, instinct, trauma, and how these experiences can change your life and your relationships. 

In Part Two, Michael discusses the Five Elements and how Daoism and Chinese medicine understand the importance of not only feeling what you feel, but feeling deeper into your body, to feel which instincts are activating unconscious patterns of belief.

The episode closes with a framework for having a conscious relationship with the process of becoming emotionally present, patient, and wise.

Enjoy!

Other Links

Episode Four - Part Two: The Way of Enough - Audio

Social Media

Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE

Qi Gong Teacher Training

Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE

Four:  The Way of Enough - Part Two

Finding a Fluid and easy sense of balance is a foundation of Daoism

In today's episode, the conversation is about the Daoist teaching called Chong Zu Zhi Dao (the Way of Enough).

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In part One, Alex and Michael discuss Spiritual discipline, personal discernment, and how a balanced path is the longest and most joyful path. A short review of the previous episodes is also shared.

In Part Two, Michael discusses the four specific aspects of Life that need to be balanced in the practice of Chong Zu Zhi Dao. 

Enjoy!

The Chinese Characters

Xing

One's Nature, Character, (Heart-centred Life)

Sheng

Life, Growth, Birth, Engender, a growing plant. 

Other Links

Episode Four - Part One: The Way of Enough - Audio

Social Media

Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE

Qi Gong Teacher Training

Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE