40 episodes

Welcome to Primordial Dao Present Dao.

This is 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 your walk it.

Michael Smith has been a formal student and practitioner of Daoism for 35 years. Dr. Smith has practiced and taught Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 25 years. Michael is passionate about sharing skills like Daoist meditation and Qi Gong with people suffering from chronic illness, trauma, and addiction.

Alex Krueger is a student, practitioner and teacher of qi gong and internal martial arts. He is also passionate about moving beyond limitations and living life to the fullest. Presently, Alex is dedicated to deepening his understanding of Daoism, meditation and personal growth.

We look forward to your comments and questions.

Please rate and review!

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Welcome to Primordial Dao Present Dao.

This is 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 your walk it.

Michael Smith has been a formal student and practitioner of Daoism for 35 years. Dr. Smith has practiced and taught Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 25 years. Michael is passionate about sharing skills like Daoist meditation and Qi Gong with people suffering from chronic illness, trauma, and addiction.

Alex Krueger is a student, practitioner and teacher of qi gong and internal martial arts. He is also passionate about moving beyond limitations and living life to the fullest. Presently, Alex is dedicated to deepening his understanding of Daoism, meditation and personal growth.

We look forward to your comments and questions.

Please rate and review!

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    Ep - 16 - Medical Qi Gong - Enhancing Your Innate Healing Abilities (video)

    Ep - 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 Skills – Ting Jin, Yi Nian, De Qi, Fa Qi, and Nei Yang Gong Practice
    Bu Que – Restoring Wounds (Yours then theirs)
    Exercise – restoring clothing
    An Empowered Qi Ball – Open and Close Lao Gong and Wai Gong
    The 5 Phases (Elements) and Yin/Yang Balance
    Restoring Qi and Jing Jin (collagen)
    Exercise Two – restoring clothing
    A Fractal Manifold Cosmology and Ontology
    Ling, Hun, Shen – coherence and configuration (What is moving through?) 
    Science Story – building muscle and imagination/intention
    Yi Zhi – and the trickery of moving qi
    Modern Dopamine/cortisol and serotonin/acetylcholine imbalance
    There are Two Kinds of Healers (Hand Tremblers and Singers)   
    The Hun of the First Healer 
    The Four Recapitulation Doorways
    Exercise Three – (Ting, Dong – Li, Xing, Tong, Fa)
    Embodiment, Distress, and Affective Disorientation (Qing Zhi Bing)
    Stories and states.
    Grounded in the Soil (As a Healer)
    Qing Jing is a necessary state for Healing
     
     
     
     

    • 2 hr 23 min
    Ep - 16 - Medical Qi Gong - Enhancing Your Innate Healing Abilities (audio)

    Ep - 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 Skills – Ting Jin, Yi Nian, De Qi, Fa Qi, and Nei Yang Gong Practice
    Bu Que – Restoring Wounds (Yours then theirs)
    Exercise – restoring clothing
    An Empowered Qi Ball – Open and Close Lao Gong and Wai Gong
    The 5 Phases (Elements) and Yin/Yang Balance
    Restoring Qi and Jing Jin (collagen)
    Exercise Two – restoring clothing
    A Fractal Manifold Cosmology and Ontology
    Ling, Hun, Shen – coherence and configuration (What is moving through?) 
    Science Story – building muscle and imagination/intention
    Yi Zhi – and the trickery of moving qi
    Modern Dopamine/cortisol and serotonin/acetylcholine imbalance
    There are Two Kinds of Healers (Hand Tremblers and Singers)   
    The Hun of the First Healer 
    The Four Recapitulation Doorways
    Exercise Three – (Ting, Dong – Li, Xing, Tong, Fa)
    Embodiment, Distress, and Affective Disorientation (Qing Zhi Bing)
    Stories and states.
    Grounded in the Soil (As a Healer)
    Qing Jing is a necessary state for Healing
     
     
     
     

    • 2 hr 23 min
    Ep - 15 - Who Needs Therapeutic Qi Gong?

    Ep - 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/
     
     

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Ep - 14 - What is the Muscle Tendon Change (Yi Jin Jing)? - Part Two

    Ep - 14 - What is the Muscle Tendon Change (Yi Jin Jing)? - Part Two

    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

    • 47 min
    Ep - 14 - What is the Muscle Tendon Change (Yi Jin Jing)? - Part One

    Ep - 14 - What is the Muscle Tendon Change (Yi Jin Jing)? - Part One

    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
     
     

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Ep - 13 - The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation - Part Two

    Ep - 13 - The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation - Part Two

    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

    • 44 min

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