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Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoSelf-Cultivation and Self-TranscendenceIt seems like a good idea to begin this conversation by asking, did human beings ever have inner peace? Every spiritual tradition and culture that I've ever had a chance to encounter deeply, all have an origin story. If it’s the garden of Eden - or at the beach near the ocean during the last ice age, or coming from some primordial world beneath this world. https://somadaoqigong.com/nei-gong-year-one-opening-your-meridians-and-dan-tian/ What is it that is lost with this descriptive imagination of our loss of innocence? A recurring context in many an...2025-07-2132 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoWhy Does the Yi Jin Jing (muscle Tendon Change) take 3 years to complete - 45 min AudioThe Shaolin Muscle Tendon change, or Yi Jin Jing 易筋經 is one of the most well known and sought after systems of Qi Gong in the world.  If you have not heard of the Muscle Tendon Change, and its sister practice Bone Marrow Washing, they are elements of one of the most profound and effective approaches to embodied awareness, physical fitness, Spiritual cultivation, and meditation traditions on Earth. They are famous for improving health, vitality, Martial Arts capacity, enhancing Qi sensitivity and awareness, boosting Neuroplasticity, and increasing both longevity and quality of life in your elder years.  For Qi Gong...2025-07-0344 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoWhy Does the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle Tendon Change) take 3 years to complete - 45 min VideoThe Shaolin Muscle Tendon change, or Yi Jin Jing 易筋經 is one of the most well known and sought after systems of Qi Gong in the world.  If you have not heard of the Muscle Tendon Change, and its sister practice Bone Marrow Washing, they are elements of one of the most profound and effective approaches to embodied awareness, physical fitness, Spiritual cultivation, and meditation traditions on Earth. They are famous for improving health, vitality, Martial Arts capacity, enhancing Qi sensitivity and awareness, boosting Neuroplasticity, and increasing both longevity and quality of life in your elder years.  For Qi Gong...2025-07-0346 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 19 - Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part TwoBi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part Two   Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part One     2025-02-071h 42Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - 19 - Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part OneBi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part One   Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part Two 2025-02-071h 24Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 18: Exploring Pain and Vulnerability with Qing Zhi BingThis one gets personal!!!   Today Ravi shares some of his personal experiences and challenges as a human being, while Michael frames the conversation in the context of TCM Psychology (Qing Zhi Bing).   If you are interested in this training (anyone can learn this), here is the link to the course outline: Embodied Psychotherapy, Spiritual Recapitulation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine     2025-01-091h 34Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 17 - Embodied Psychotherapy, Spiritual Recapitulation, and Traditional Chinese MedicineIn this episode, Ravi and Michael talk about Qing Zhi Bing, or the Psychology and Psychiatry of TCM.   Here is the link:   https://somadaoqigong.com/embodied-psychotherapy-spiritual-recapitulation-and-traditional-chinese-medicine/ 2024-10-181h 31Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 16 - Medical Qi Gong - Enhancing Your Innate Healing Abilities (video)In this episode, Ravi and Michael talk about Medical Qi Gong, Consciousness, and different approaches to Hands-on-Healing.   This course is for those with a few years of Qi gong experience.   Here is the course link:   https://somadaoqigong.com/enhancing-your-qi-gong-healing-abilities/   Here is a link for the 2 year 500 hour full program   https://somadaoqigong.com/500-hour-medical-qi-gong-therapist/   Healing is Innate – A First Healer Story  The State Between Appreciation and Recognition (the origin of language) Qi Interaction...2024-06-012h 23Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 16 - Medical Qi Gong - Enhancing Your Innate Healing Abilities (audio)In this episode, Ravi and Michael talk about Medical Qi Gong, Consciousness, and different approaches to Hands-on-Healing.   This Course is for those with a few years of Qi gong experience.   Here is the course link:   https://somadaoqigong.com/enhancing-your-qi-gong-healing-abilities/   Here is a link for the 2 year 500 hour full program   https://somadaoqigong.com/500-hour-medical-qi-gong-therapist/   Healing is Innate – A First Healer Story  The State Between Appreciation and Recognition (the origin of language) Qi Interaction...2024-06-012h 23Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 15 - Who Needs Therapeutic Qi Gong?This week, Ravi and Michael talk about applying Qi Gong (Dao Yin) principles and practices therapeutically.    There is a 10 Month course called Therapeutic Qi Gong beginning June 4th - at 6:00 pm - PST   There is a free LIVE webinar, on Saturday, June 1st at 9:00 am. A recording will be linked here soon.   Here is the course link: https://somadaoqigong.com/therapeutic-qi-gong-a-ten-month-journey/     2024-06-011h 40Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 14 - What is the Muscle Tendon Change (Yi Jin Jing)? - Part TwoIn today's episode, Michael and Ravi have an in-depth conversation about the Qi Gong practice called the Yi Jin Jing.   TAP HERE for part One.   Here is the link to the course - beginning April 17, 2024   TAP HERE to Learn more about the Qi Gong Teacher Training Course TAP HERE to see Michaels's Patreon Page 2024-03-1347 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 14 - What is the Muscle Tendon Change (Yi Jin Jing)? - Part OneIn today's episode, Michael and Ravi have an in-depth conversation about the Qi Gong practice called the Yi Jin Jing.   TAP HERE for part Two.   Here is the link to the course - beginning April 17, 2024     TAP HERE to Learn more about the Qi Gong Teacher Training Course TAP HERE to see Michaels's Patreon Page     2024-03-131h 16Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 13 - The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation - Part TwoIn this 'lucky number' episode, Ravi and Michael have a personal conversation about The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation. TAP HERE for Part One   Upcoming Courses for 2024 with Dr. Michael Smith 2024-03-0544 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 13 - The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation - Part OneIn this 'lucky number' episode, Ravi and Michael have a personal conversation about The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation.   TAP HERE for Part Two   Upcoming Courses for 2024 with Dr. Michael Smith     2024-03-051h 06Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 12 - 49 Days of an Embodied Spiritual PracticeThis week, we are discussing the importance of a committed period of time to our practice.   This can include anything from seated meditation, to Qi Gong, Yoga, Martial Arts, Breathwork, or even studying the classics.   TAP HERE to Learn more about the upcoming course.   TAP HERE to Learn more about the Qi Gong Teacher Training Course TAP HERE to see Michaels's Patreon Page 2024-01-231h 12Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 11 - Zen, Daoist Alchemy (Nei Dan and Xian Tai), and Apophatic Realization - Part TwoIn this episode, Ravi and Michael go on a DEEP DIVE into several approaches to meditation, liberation from a conditioned separate self, and your birthright remembering or realization of existence as itself.   TAP HERE for Part One TAP HERE to Learn more about the Nei Gong course. TAP HERE to Learn more about the Qi Gong Teacher Training Course TAP HERE to see Michaels's Patreon Page 2024-01-1055 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 11 - Zen, Daoist Alchemy (Nei Dan and Xian Tai), and Apophatic Realization - Part OneIn this episode, Ravi and Michael go on a DEEP DIVE into several approaches to meditation, liberation from a conditioned separate self, and your birthright remembering or realization of existence as itself.   TAP HERE for Part Two TAP HERE to Learn more about the upcoming course. TAP HERE to Learn more about the Qi Gong Teacher Training Course TAP HERE to see Michaels's Patreon Page 2024-01-101h 02Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp 10 - Nei Gong - An Intentional Unravelling - or a Wholehearted Reunion - Part ThreeIn this episode, we discuss the meaning and practice of Nei Gong. Daoist Cultivation (Xiū Dào 修道) involves several practices that focus on Embodied Meditation. The two oldest, most comprehensive, and most common forms of meditation still practiced today are Chan/Zen (禪) and Nèi Gōng 内功. In the Yi Dao Huan Yuan tradition of Daoist Cultivation that I have learned and now teach, any committed meditation journey begins with the study of both, but with an initial dedication to the somatic, instinctual, visceral, and existential renewal of Nèi Gōng 内功. A contemporar...2023-09-271h 24Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp 10 - Nei Gong - An Intentional Unravelling - or a Wholehearted Reunion - Part TwoIn this episode, we discuss the meaning and practice of Nei Gong. Daoist Cultivation (Xiū Dào 修道) involves several practices that focus on Embodied Meditation. The two oldest, most comprehensive, and most common forms of meditation still practiced today are Chan/Zen (禪) and Nèi Gōng 内功. In the Yi Dao Huan Yuan tradition of Daoist Cultivation that I have learned and now teach, any committed meditation journey begins with the study of both, but with an initial dedication to the somatic, instinctual, visceral, and existential renewal of Nèi Gōng 内功. A contemporar...2023-09-2742 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp 10 - Nei Gong - An Intentional Unravelling - or a Wholehearted Reunion - Part OneIn this episode, we discuss the meaning and practice of Nei Gong. Daoist Cultivation (Xiū Dào 修道) involves several practices that focus on Embodied Meditation. The two oldest, most comprehensive, and most common forms of meditation still practiced today are Chan/Zen (禪) and Nèi Gōng 内功. In the Yi Dao Huan Yuan tradition of Daoist Cultivation that I have learned and now teach, any committed meditation journey begins with the study of both, but with an initial dedication to the somatic, instinctual, visceral, and existential renewal of Nèi Gōng 内功. A contemporar...2023-09-2750 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp 9 - Cannabis and Qi Gong - The Pros and Cons - Part TwoIn this episode, the discussion explores the history of Cannabis use, its relationship to Traditional Chinese medicine and human health, and how it may help or hinder one's Qi Gong and Meditation practice.  Dr. Michael Smith has taught Qi Gong for over 30 years. In his clinical practice, he primarily focuses on complex Autoimmune Diseases, Trauma, and Addiction. He has helped thousands of people use Medical Cannabis to help resolve life-destroying conditions and experiences.  Like all things in life, Cannabis may be the best or the worst medicine for any individual, or Spiritual practice.  Her...2023-02-171h 00Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp 9 - Cannabis and Qi Gong - The Pros and Cons - Part OneIn this episode, the discussion explores the history of Cannabis use, its relationship to Traditional Chinese medicine and human health, and how it may help or hinder one's Qi Gong and Meditation practice.  Dr. Michael Smith has taught Qi Gong for over 30 years. In his clinical practice, he primarily focuses on complex Autoimmune Diseases, Trauma, and Addiction. He has helped thousands of people use Medical Cannabis to help resolve life-destroying conditions and experiences.  Like all things in life, Cannabis may be the best or the worst medicine for any individual, or Spiritual practice.  Her...2023-02-1753 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 8 - Bringing the Unconscious into Consciousness - part twoThis 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 One: https://primordialdaopresentdao.podbean.com/e/ep-8-bringing-the-unconscious-into-consciousness/   If you want to try some free classes, go to: ht...2023-01-1144 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 8 - Bringing the Unconscious into Consciousness - part oneThis 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: ht...2023-01-111h 04Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 7 - Teaching Qi Gong in 2022 - Part TwoIn 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...2022-12-121h 20Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - 7 - Teaching Qi Gong in 2022 - Part OneIn 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...2022-12-1246 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - Six - Consciousness and Cognition - Part TwoIn 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! 2022-01-061h 10Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - Six - Consciousness and Cognition - Part OneIn 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! 2022-01-0646 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - Five - Emotional Intelligence, Daoism, and TCM - Part Two - VideoFive: 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 Dao...2021-07-2954 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - Five - Emotional Intelligence, Daoism, and TCM - Part One - VideoFive: 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 an...2021-07-2953 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - Five - Emotional Intelligence, Daoism, and TCM - Part Two - AudioFive: 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 an...2021-07-2954 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEp - Five - Emotional Intelligence, Daoism, and TCM - Part One - AudioFive: 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 an...2021-07-2953 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Four - The Way of Enough - part-two-AudioFour:  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). This   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 bal...2021-07-201h 06Primordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Four - The Way of Enough - part-one-AudioFour:  The Way of Enough - Part One 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). 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 p...2021-07-2033 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Four - The Way of Enough - part-two -VideoFour:  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). This   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 balanc...2021-07-2055 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Four - The Way of Enough - part-one-VideoFour:  The Way of Enough - Part One 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). 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 p...2021-07-2033 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Three - Walking in a Good Way - part-two - VideoThree:  Walking in a Good Way - Part Two The Dao De Jing is the second most translated and studied book in the history of the world! The title is often translated as 'The Path of Virtue', or 'The Way of Power.'  In part One, Alex and Michael review the first two episodes and Michael shares a story of a 'trance-like' experience that turned his Daoist journey inside out. In Part Two, Michael discusses the Chinese terms (and characters) for Dao, De, Zi Ran, and Wu Wei. The core principles fr...2021-02-0145 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Three-Walking in a Good Way - part-one-VideoThree:  Walking in a Good Way - Part One The Dao De Jing is the second most translated and studied book in the history of the world! The title is often translated as 'The Path of Virtue', or 'The Way of Power.'  In part One, Alex and Michael review the first two episodes and Michael shares a story of a 'trance-like' experience that turned his Daoist journey inside out. In Part Two, Michael discusses the Chinese terms (and characters) for Dao, De, Zi Ran, and Wu Wei. The core principles fr...2021-02-0150 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Three-Walking in a Good Way - part-two - audioThree:  Walking in a Good Way - Part Two The Dao De Jing is the second most translated and studied book in the history of the world! The title is often translated as 'The Path of Virtue', or 'The Way of Power.'  In part One, Alex and Michael review the first two episodes and Michael shares a story of a 'trance-like' experience that turned his Daoist journey inside out. In Part Two, Michael discusses the Chinese terms (and characters) for Dao, De, Zi Ran, and Wu Wei. The core principles fr...2021-02-0145 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP-Three-Walking in a Good Way-part-one-audioThree:  Walking in a Good Way - Part One The Dao De Jing is the second most translated and studied book in the history of the world! The title is often translated as 'The Path of Virtue', or 'The Way of Power.'  In part One, Alex and Michael review the first two episodes and Michael shares a story of a 'trance-like' experience that turned his Daoist journey inside out. In Part Two, Michael discusses the Chinese terms (and characters) for Dao, De, Zi RAn, and Wu Wei. The core principles fr...2021-02-0150 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Two - Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part Two- AudioTwo:  Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part Two   In Part Two, Michael shares his first experience with a Daoist teacher. The lesson was on Embodied Spiritual Warriorship. To clarify the process of becoming an Authentic Human Being (Zhen Ren), Master Pedro Chang used four Chinese characters and some of their subtle meanings.    The Practice of Embodied Spiritual Warriorship   Simply put, to move through life seeking skillfulness, truth, transformation, and adaptability.   Shi Warrior, Master, Skilled at something. Zhi Will...2021-01-2440 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Two - Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part One - AudioTwo:  Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part One Welcome to the Second Episode! In this episode, Michael and Alex will review the history of Daoism and how that can change how a person may perceive Daoist Practice and Philosophy. The teaching 'Xing Ming Shuang Xiu (The partnership and journey of one's inner nature and experience of life) will be explored in another context. Michael will share a personal story about an experience that completely changed his Daoist practice and journey. Enjoy!  In PART TWO, they discuss embodied Spiritual War...2021-01-2448 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Two - Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part Two - VideoTwo:  Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part Two   In Part Two, Michael shares his first experience with a Daoist teacher. The lesson was on Embodied Spiritual Warriorship. To clarify the process of becoming an Authentic Human Being (Zhen Ren), Master Pedro Chang used four Chinese characters and some of their subtle meanings.    The Practice of Embodied Spiritual Warriorship   Simply put, to move through life seeking skillfulness, truth, transformation, and adaptability.   Shi Warrior, Master, Skilled at something. Zhi Will...2021-01-2438 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - Two - Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part One - VideoTwo:  Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part OneWelcome to the Second Episode!In this episode, Michael and Alex will review the history of Daoism and how that can change how a person may perceive Daoist Practice and Philosophy.The teaching 'Xing Ming Shuang Xiu (The partnership and journey of one's inner nature and experience of life) will be explored in another context.Michael will share a personal story about an experience that completely changed his Daoist practice and journey.Enjoy! In PART TWO, they discuss embodied Spiritual War...2021-01-2454 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - One - Coming Into Being - Part Two - VideoOne: Coming Into Being - Part Two Welcome to Primordial Dao Present Dao A long-form conversation-style podcast about all-things Daoism. Our conversations and interviews will discuss ancient and modern Daoist wisdom teachings, universal understandings, seasonal longevity and healing traditions, spiritual practices, relationship guidance, and profound insights on walking an authentic and meaningful path. However you choose to walk it. Episode One - Part Two The Practice of Xing Ming Shuang Xiu Simply put, to study the Nature of Existence and Nature of Self equally and together Xing2021-01-1131 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoEP - One - Coming Into Being - Part One - VideoOne: Coming Into Being - Part One Welcome to Primordial Dao Present Dao A long-form conversation-style podcast about all-things Daoism. Our conversations and interviews will discuss ancient and modern Daoist wisdom teachings, universal understandings, seasonal longevity and healing traditions, spiritual practices, relationship guidance, and profound insights on walking an authentic and meaningful path. However you choose to walk it. Part One The origins and history of Daoism Welcome to the show! In the first episode, Michael and Alex will introduce each other and then discuss the history and origins...2021-01-1132 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoComing into Being - Episode One - Part Two (audio)One:  Coming Into Being - Part Two Welcome to Primordial Dao Present Dao A long-form conversation-style podcast about all-things Daoism. Our conversations and interviews will discuss ancient and modern Daoist wisdom teachings, universal understandings, seasonal longevity and healing traditions, spiritual practices, relationship guidance and profound insights on walking an authentic and meaningful path. However you choose to walk it. Episode One - Part Two The Practice of Xing Ming Shuang Xiu Simply put, to study the Nature of Existence and Nature of Self equally and together Xing2021-01-0131 minPrimordial Dao Present DaoPrimordial Dao Present DaoComing into Being - Episode One - Part One (audio)One: Coming Into Being - Part One Welcome to Primordial Dao Present Dao A long-form conversation-style podcast about all-things Daoism. Our conversations and interviews will discuss ancient and modern Daoist wisdom teachings, universal understandings, seasonal longevity and healing traditions, spiritual practices, relationship guidance, and profound insights on walking an authentic and meaningful path. However you choose to walk it. Part One - The origins and history of Daoism Welcome to the show! In the first episode, Michael and Alex will introduce each other and then discuss the history and o...2021-01-0132 min