Yellow Court Conversations

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, 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 u...

In 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 u...

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...

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...

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 s...

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...

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 Spiri...

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 Spiritua...

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 Spiritu...

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 Spiritu...

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). 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 epis...

Four:  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...

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). 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 epis...

Four:  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...

Three:  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 discuss...

Three:  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 discuss...

Three:  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 discuss...

Three:  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 discuss...

Two:  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 t...

Two:  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 per...

Two:  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 t...

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...