The Five Taoist Yin Course

Qigong that brings balance to the entire meridian system

This online Qigong course has optional captions (English, French & Spanish).

Welcome to the Five Taoist Yin course

The Five Taoist Yin Qigong adhere to that underlying precepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. These classes, as well as the Five Taoist Yin course, are true Qigong. They work with the Meridians and Vessels Internally because without this they are no longer Qigong.

Also known as the Five Yin Qigong, this set is commonly taught only using five of the Yin meridians. This weakens the set as there are six Yin meridians and each should be enhanced. There are also variations for three of the exercises. These variations came about as the set was passed down through different lineages. They are working with the same Qi but using different focus and/or movement.

Qigong can be life changing

My life changed the day that I was introduced to Qigong and Taiji. To say that I am passionate about Qigong is a huge understatement and it is that passion that fuels my drive to teach this wonderful art. It is an art when practiced properly, practiced Internally, practiced as true Qigong.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of tuition is no more than sets of physical movements and stretches. Fortunately, because I had the good fortune to be taught by a true Master, I can pass on the knowledge and experience I have gained. If you have the desire to learn this art and grow with it you need to find a teacher who walks the talk. That is seldom easy but with the help of the Internet it is now possible to connect with teachers who have the experience, the ability and the wish to share Qigong in its true form.

Qi is tangible. It does not need to be visualized. Within Dao Yin, Neidan, Neigong and Qigong (when the literal translation is used and adhered to): –

• You lead and guide the Qi.
• You experience the Qi, tangibly.
• You use this, tangible, feedback to increase your skill.
• You use the, physical, movements as a means and not an end.

In the Five Taoist Yin course: –

• You will learn how to work with all the Yin meridians.
• You will learn how to get the most benefit from these exercises
• You will learn variants for three of the exercises.

The Five Taoist Yin course contains: –

• Fire: Heart and Heart Governor – This exercise is done in three different ways, to do three different tasks, and you will learn all three.
• Earth: Spleen – You will learn two variants of this exercise, each working with the meridian but having slightly different uses.
• Metal: Lung – You will learn two variants of this exercise.
• Water: Kidney.
• Wood: Liver – Again, you will be taught two variants, each with slightly different qualities.

There are also downloadable files that contain information pertinent to the course.

Five Taoist Yin course – Questions and Answers

Des is often asked questions about the Five Taoist Yin and has started to collate the most common ones. Q&A

Recent reviews from the Five Taoist Yin course:-

• “This is the eighth course from Des that I have undertaken and it didn’t disappoint. Clear explanation and resources to help understand the different exercises, with additional information about listening to the qi, which is a welcomed bonus.” P.H.
• “Basically, it’s a 5 Element Qigong Practice. But unlike the youtube versions, it puts the instruction behind the practice. Real in depth teaching from a knowledgeable instructor!” P.R.
• “Calm and easy to follow. Nothing feels rushed and he makes it easy to understand.” N.O.
• “clear instructions, merdian points shown. info followed by practice and options.” A.J.K.
• “Very impressive! Professional, encouraging and enjoyable as a doorway to Qigong for a regular daily practice. I do appreciate the high quality of this Qigong course and the friendly, clear presence of Des. It was perfect for me to learn online at home without too much doubting whether I will do wrong movements. Every detail of the moves is explained thoroughly so I was able to follow it easily. Thank you!”
• “Professional course with fair bit of detail – by FAR the best information I have been able to find on the Daoist Yin Qigong moves. I’m reasonably experienced in taiji and qigong, and found this helpful, including the repetition of the basics (you really can’t get enough of that). “
• “Clear and well explained.”
• “The best, most detailed, course in everything-important tai chi. The teacher is sincere in striving to relate all the nuances. LOVE this course and very much appreciate!”
• “Enhance health and expand consciousness. The instructor is easy to understand and he presents clear explanations for the movements and their benefits.”
• “I really like the emphasis on the subtlety of movement. This is something I’ve felt lacking in other Qiqong courses I’ve done. I also appreciate all that Des has said prior to doing any of the movements and how important it is to get the stance right.”
• “I really love this course, I just started to learn those exercises a few weeks ago, and I am enjoying practicing this qigong in the morning before work. The instructions for each exercises are clear, and the teacher, Mr Lawton is very good at demonstrating and explaining the movements. It is a beautiful set of qigong, I especially like that there are not to many movements to learn for a beginner, and that I can focus on just a few movements done well with feelings. Thank you Mr Lawton.
• “A great wealth of detail presented in a very clear way. Following the instructor as he carries out the exercise gives me a chance to experience the ‘Chi’ flow. Setting and quality of the recording (picture and sound) is excellent.”

Qigong Benefits

There are many benefits to be gained from practicing Qigong and that is why some of these exercises have been incorporated into the Therapeutic Qigong courses that we provide. Among these is Qigong for Stress and Anxiety