tao fundamentals comprise a selection of:

Daoist breathing, techniques that utilize the diaphragm to improve oxygen absorption, increase energy at the lower Dan Tien and gently massage the internal organs		Ocean Breathing, to open the lower Dan Tien (energy centre deep in the belly) and connect with our inner vitality and power
	The Opening, a series of exercises designed to open the joints, develop the tendons, and release trapped chi.		Animals do the Six Healing Sounds Chi Kung. The Five Animals is an ancient Shamanic Chi Kung Form where we really take on the aspects of the animals that represent the Five Elements or Phases of Chi. We combine this form with the Healing Sounds and Colours. It becomes a very powerful Form that is the cornerstone of our appreciation of The body minds intelligence's

The Inner Smile, a powerful relaxation technique, which utilizes the expanding energy of happiness to communicate with our organs. By learning how to smile inwardly to our glands and organs, our whole body will feel loved and appreciated, stress and tension will be counteracted, and the flow of chi will be increased.		The Six Healing Sounds is a basic relaxation technique using a series of sounds and simple movements to produce a cooling effect on our organs. The sounds vibrate specific organs and arm movements, combined with postures, guide heat and pressure out of the body. This improves digestion and reduces insomnia, headaches and internal stress.
	Chi Self Massage is a method of hands on self-healing. Using internal energy (chi) we can learn to dissolve energy blocks and strengthen and rejuvenate the sense organs (eyes, tongue, mouth, nose, ears), the teeth, skin, bones, and inner organs		The Microcosmic Orbit practice awakens, circulates, directs, and preserves the generative life force (chi), through the first two major acupuncture channels of the body: the Functional Channel which runs down the chest and the Governor Channel which ascends the middle of the back.

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