Microcosmic Orbit And Central Channel Meditation

The Microcosmic Orbit Meditation and the Central Channel Meditation are two foundational practices in Daoism. The Microcosmic Orbit is a practice of guiding the awareness up through the spine, over the top of the head, and down the anterior center midline. This practices works to balance all of the yin and yang energies within the body - front and back, side to side, above and below. The Central Channel meditation similarly balances yin and yang, and the three dantian, as it runs through the center of the body between the two channels (Governing and Conception Vessels) that form the Microcosmic Orbit.

This meditation is drawn from the class The Body and Mind as Vehicles of Consciousness.

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Thank you for this powerful meditation! Connecting to the Dao always feels like coming home

I’m always glad to find a talk/meditation of yours I haven’t heard. I love them all 👍✨👍✨👍✨👍

Thank you Thomas great pace & guidance. It’s been awhile since I’ve listened to your talks & meditations, as have been elsewhere in energy fields lovely returning to the lower Dian Tian & energy ball. Many paths, one truth ✨
Hope all is well with you xx

Dear Thomas, thank you again for guiding me toward a better understanding of the reality, the true nature of our body and mind. My dear companion of ten years, my girl dog, my Hachi, transitioned last night teaching me during the last four days how to let go of the body and mind. She did it in the paradise she has been guarding, by the orchard, overlooking Pine Ridge valley, on the first night of 2026. I am sad to have to say goodbye as I got so attached to her, my best teacher of unconditional love. My first dog. But I know she is now enjoying pure freedom as my love for her remains.

Thank you Thomas for another powerful meditation. It left me feeling open and excited about the new year.
Sending peace and blessings to you.
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