How to control the flow of vital energy – qi? How can knowledge about the “golden hours” of sleep and Taoist nutrition rules help us spend and replenish it productively? Is immortality achievable and is it necessary? How to achieve a state of awareness and balance and follow the principle of non-attachment without distancing yourself from the real world?

From the book by psychologists Andrei Bliznyakov and Andrei Shirai you will learn the answers to these and many other questions.

– And also master the initial Taoist techniques (pillar practice, work with fine motor skills, internal silence);

– get acquainted with three types of alchemical exercises: Yin-Yang (one half the body does one thing, and the other does something opposite), techniques of identification with someone or something (for example, the “happy monkey”), practices that provide an important kinesthetic experience (for example, shaking the body);

– you will be able to integrate the practice into your daily life and create a favorable space for it.

And as a result, your body will become light, your heart will be joyful, and your head will be “empty.”

In the beginning Authors will introduce you to the world of Tao and its basic concepts. They will also tell you about three paths to immortality and how not to waste your supply of vital energy.

You will learn about the psychological and social aspects of Taoism: the Taoist “I” concept, relationships with other people and the principle of personal responsibility . Get answers to important questions: is it possible to practice without a mentor, how to eat right, improve sleep and apply everyday Feng Shui (without a compass or rearrangements).

And most importantly, a lot of exercises await you: from micro-warm-ups to paired practices , which will take you to a whole new level of self-awareness and self-awareness.