# Dao De Qigong

> Live online classes in Qigong, Tai chi, meditation and Neidan (Daoist internal
> alchemy), taught by Luis De Florio and transmitted from the WuLiupai and
> Yuxianpai schools. Classes run every week over Zoom and are open to students
> anywhere in the world.

Every class is taught live rather than pre-recorded, so students receive
individual correction. All class times are listed in Sydney, Australia time.

## Classes

- [Live Online Qigong Classes: Meeting of the Immortals Qigong](https://daodeqigong.com/unique-qigong-system): Our unique Qigong system gets you real results that benefit your health and your life
- [Live Online Tai chi Classes](https://daodeqigong.com/tai-chi-classes): Learn Tai chi and the traditional Tai chi Principles behind the movements.
- [Live Online Meditation Classes: WuLiupai Broad Meditation](https://daodeqigong.com/live-online-meditation-classes): Meditation Classes for Inner Calm and Relaxation. Learn how to handle stress and focus!
- [Live Online Neidan Classes: WuLiupai Neidan System](https://daodeqigong.com/live-online-neidan-classes): Live online Neidan classes in the WuLiupai internal alchemy system, transmitted from the School of Immortals and Buddhas.

## Schedule and enquiries

- [Class schedule](https://daodeqigong.com/class-schedule): Weekly times for every class
- [Seminars and free events](https://daodeqigong.com/seminars-and-free-events): Upcoming events and the signup form
- [Free consultation](https://daodeqigong.com/free-consult-offer): Book a free Zoom consultation
- [Student testimonials](https://daodeqigong.com/testimonials): Video interviews with students

## Teachings

- [What is Qigong?](https://daodeqigong.com/what-is-qigong): Qigong is the art of nurturing your life. By boosting your vitality, you can make a positive impact on others and in the world.
- [Is Qi Real?](https://daodeqigong.com/is-qi-real): Qi is not recognised by modern science but tradaitional medicine has been aware of it for thousands of years. You can learn how to find out if Qi is real.
- [Yin Yang](https://daodeqigong.com/yin-yang): Yin yang is a way of understanding how things move and change in the physical and unseen world based on the interplay and transformations of one extreme to the other
- [The Three Treasures](https://daodeqigong.com/the-three-treasures): The three treasures are your vital internal resources - jing - qi - shen
- [The Channel System](https://daodeqigong.com/the-channel-system): The meridians or channels of the energy system of the human body
- [The Organs](https://daodeqigong.com/the-organs): Chinese Medicine's unique understanding of the internal organs
- [Nature Connection](https://daodeqigong.com/nature-connection): Connecting with the natural world within and without
- [The Elements](https://daodeqigong.com/the-elements): The Five Elements are a way to understand the underlying mechanism of the unseen world and the manifestations in the physical world
- [What is Dao?](https://daodeqigong.com/what-is-dao): Dao is the mysterious origin of life and all things. Daoists revere and honour Dao.
- [What is De?](https://daodeqigong.com/what-is-de): De is the understanding of the laws of nature and how to live harmoniously.
- [Lao Zi](https://daodeqigong.com/lao-zi): Laozi is the author of the precious book about the nature of reality and how to live harmoniously; the Daode Jing
- [How to Live the Daoist Way of Life - Daogong](https://daodeqigong.com/daoist-way-of-life): All of your Questions about applying Daoism in a Practical Way Answered!
- [Dao De Jing Study Guide](https://daodeqigong.com/read-dao-de-jing): Learn how to learn from the Dao De Jing and access various translations

## Daoist texts

- [Dao De Jing — Chad Hansen Translation](https://daodeqigong.com/chad-han-sen): The complete Dao De Jing of Laozi, Chad Hansen translation — all 81 chapters.
- [Dao De Jing — Stephen Mitchell](https://daodeqigong.com/stephen-mitchell): The complete Dao De Jing of Laozi, Stephen Mitchell translation — all 81 chapters.
- [Dao De Jing — Stephen Mitchell Translation](https://daodeqigong.com/copy-of-dao-de-jing-stephen-mitchel): The complete Dao De Jing of Laozi, Stephen Mitchell translation — all 81 chapters.

## About

- [Meet Your Instructor](https://daodeqigong.com/dao-de-qigong-instructor): Our Instructors are advanced practitoners who are dedicated to guiding you through Qigon practice to obtain great results
- [Seminars and Free Events](https://daodeqigong.com/seminars-and-free-events): Free introductory events and paid seminars in Daoist Qigong, Tai chi, meditation and internal alchemy — live online, open to anyone.

## Optional

- [Blog](https://daodeqigong.com/blog): 126 articles on Daoist practice and theory
- [How can I learn Taoism?](https://daodeqigong.com/post/how-can-i-learn-taoism): What is Daoism?Daoism is a way of understanding the world and our place in it. Just as a child needs guidance from their parents as they grow up in order to learn how the world works and how to naviga
- [5 Top Tips for Making Positive Changes and Reaching your Goals!](https://daodeqigong.com/post/5-top-tips-for-making-positive-changes-and-reaching-your-goals): 1. Write down your goals clearly and put them somewhere that you can see them each day. If life is busy and you have a lot to do and think about, it is easy to forget your goals and stay on track unle
- [Laozi's warning! The 5 Thieves...](https://daodeqigong.com/post/laozi-s-warning-the-5-thieves): Chapter 12 of the Daode Jing by Laozi: 'The five colors blind the eye.The five tones deafen the ear.The five flavors dull the taste.Racing and hunting madden the mind.Precious things lead one astray.T
- [Struggling to Meditate?](https://daodeqigong.com/post/struggling-to-meditate): Remember that clearing your mind is not an On/Off switch! Most important things to consider:1. Meditate regularly: Results accumulate gradually over time. Inner stability needs nurturing and grows wit
- [Your body is made to MOVE!](https://daodeqigong.com/post/your-body-is-made-to-move): Qigong is based on movements that nurture and strengthen the various body systems by harnessing the natural biological processes of the body.A good example of this 'movement principle' is the heartbea
- [The Difference Between Humans and Animals](https://daodeqigong.com/post/the-difference-between-humans-and-animals): One Question Leads to Many... What is the difference between humans and animals? This question holds inside it many, many other interesting questions:- What does it mean to be human? - What is it that
- [Scientific Studies on Qi, Qigong and Tai chi](https://daodeqigong.com/post/a-summary-of-scientific-studies-on-qi-qigong-and-tai-chi): Although in its current state modern science cannot directly measure/detect Qi, it is still possible to study the effects of Qi or more specifically, study the effects of the understanding of human bo
- [Is Zhan Zhuang Effective?](https://daodeqigong.com/post/is-zhan-zhuang-effective): Zhan Zhuang is very effective. These are the main reasons why:1. It forces you to slow down: Modern life moves very fast and there are countless streams of information waiting to infiltrate our psyche
- [1000 Hours](https://daodeqigong.com/post/1000-hours): Student: Master, I've done it! I've practiced Zhan Zhuang for 1000hrs.Master: How wonderful! Come back after another 1000.Student: Master I have now stood 2000 hours!Master: excellent! Come see me in 
- [Living the Martial Spirit: Tai chi for Everyday Life](https://daodeqigong.com/post/living-the-martial-spirit-tai-chi-for-everyday-life): Relevance of Martial Arts in Daily LifeAre Martial Arts an outdated remnant of a more barbaric past, now more a form of entertainment, exercise and tool for emotional purge or can Martial Arts have pr
- [Dao De Jing Chapter 3](https://daodeqigong.com/post/dao-de-jing-chapter-3): Not exalting the gifted prevents quarreling. Not collecting treasures prevents stealing. Not seeing desirable things prevents confusion of the heart.The wise therefore rule by emptying hearts and stuf
- [Dao De Jing Chapter 9](https://daodeqigong.com/post/dao-de-jing-chapter-9): Better to stop short than fill to the brim. Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it. Claim wealth and titles, and disaster will f
- [Live Well](https://daodeqigong.com/post/live-well): If you want to have a Good Day; Practice Qigong.If you want to Live Well; practice Qigong Every Day.If you want to Practice Well, perform each exerciseLike it's the first time you've done it.Like seei
- [Moving Body and Moving Energy](https://daodeqigong.com/post/moving-body-and-moving-energy): Moving the Body not only moves the muscles but it also makes the heart work more; more blood is pumped and moved about the body, the breathing muscles are exercised and lungs are trained to increase t
- [Practical Daoism: Qigong](https://daodeqigong.com/post/practical-daoism-qigong): Qigong IS Practical Daoism!Daoism is not about Peace; But if you practice you may become more peaceful. Daoism is not about being Compassionate; But if you practice you may become more compassionate. 
- [Qi is the Currency of Life](https://daodeqigong.com/post/qi-is-the-currency-of-life): Qi/Energy is the currency of Life. It governs all life activities. How are YOU spending the gift of life? In one sense it's a gift because of its mysterious origins. In one sense its a currency becaus
- [Repetition Leads to Results](https://daodeqigong.com/post/repetition-leads-to-results): Taiji (Tai chi) is practiced slow. It is also practiced using relaxed movements. Somehow this results in good health and a strong body! This is not initially clear but with practice and with time, one
- [The Biggest Challenge of Your Life](https://daodeqigong.com/post/the-biggest-challenge-of-your-life): The Biggest Challenge of your Life...IS Your LIFE!Every little challenge that you come across is not a challenge to overcome; it is a call to Master yourself. Don't get distracted; don't get discourag
- [To Better Connect with Nature](https://daodeqigong.com/post/to-better-connect-with-nature): To better connect with NatureDo not go looking for something out there;Look to yourself; your senses, and the state of your body and mind.How can you listen if the sensing instruments are not tuned?
- [Wasted Effort](https://daodeqigong.com/post/wasted-effort): Wasted EffortIs Wasted Time.Wasted TimeIs Wasted Life.Wasted LifeIs an Opportunity Lost.Lost OpportunityIs a Lesson Learned.A Lesson LearnedIs Life Regained!Regained LifeIs Life Enriched!Take what is