Yellow Court Conversations

Join Dr. Michael Smith (TCM) and Gabriel Shaw on a journey through the evolution, development, and modern application of Qi Gong - the oldest intact embodied spiritual practice. Here is a link to the Therapeutic Qi Gong course: https://somadaoqigong.com/therapeutic-qi-gong-a-year-long-qi-gong-healing-journey/

https://shaolin-yijinjing.com/ The Largest Sensory Organ You may have Never Heard Of If I were to ask you to name the body's largest sensory organ, you would probably say the skin. It turns out that your fascia system holds that title now, given the recent revelation that the Fascial System is an internal organ with many circulatory, regenerative, and sensory functions. Over 80% of your body is ma...

https://shaolin-yijinjing.com/ In the modern world, being a part of a formal lineage covers a spectrum of possibilities. At one end, you have people who are formally training within a lineage for long enough to be accepted as a serious student, and be given the complete system of practice. At the other end, students may be training with teachers who hold a lineage, but haven’t yet invited their st...

https://shaolin-yijinjing.com/ After 30 years of practicing Acupuncture, I would like to share some insights about ‘stuck Qi.’ Qi Stagnation can cause poor circulation or is due to poor circulation. The Circulatory function of Qi is the most important for your health, because it is the easiest to assess. The more Qi stagnation develops, the more pain, fatigue, and depression can occur. For both pa...

The most important obstacle for modern practitioners of Embodied Spiritual Cultivation is called Audience Consciousness. Here is part 1 of 4 parts. Enjoy! Feel free to connect if you have any questions. Course link: https://somadaoqigong.com/nei-gong-year-one-opening-your.../ #spirituality #innerpeace #meditation #qigong #neigong

The most important obstacle for modern practitioners of Embodied Spiritual Cultivation is called Audience Consciousness. Here is part 1 of 4 parts. Enjoy! Feel free to connect if you have any questions. Course link: https://somadaoqigong.com/nei-gong-year-one-opening-your.../ #spirituality #innerpeace #meditation #qigong #neigong

It 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-o...

The 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 Ear...

The 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 Ear...

Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part Two   Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part One    

Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part One   Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part Two

This 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    

In 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/

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-therap...

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-therap...

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/...

In 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

In 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    

In 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

In 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    

This 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

In 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

In 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

In 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 me...

In 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 me...