Nathan Brine – Taoist Alchemy: Level 1a

Nathan Brine’s “Taoist Alchemy: Level 1a” is a course that delves deeper into the foundational aspects of Taoist alchemy. It builds on the basic principles introduced in earlier stages, offering a more detailed exploration of techniques and practices for personal and spiritual development, emphasizing practical applications and deeper understanding of Taoist alchemical traditions.

Level 1a takes a deep dive into the practice of Taoist alchemy. Over the course of several modules, students learn a traditional system of energetic transformation. Level 1a focuses on refining Jing into Qi, and working with the body’s organ system.

Course curriculum
Introduction
Module 1: Entering the Gate
Module 2: Furnace and Cauldron
Module 3: Basic Kan and Li Breathing
Module 4: Five Phase Organ Practice
Module 5: Single Organ Practice

Nathan began Taoist practice in 1997, immersing himself in Taoist temple arts, martial arts, meditation, internal work (neigong), energy work (qigong), and internal alchemy. For several years Nathan lived in China and trained full-time with a number of masters, as well as learning Mandarin Chinese. Afterwards, Nathan returned to Canada to pursue academic study of Taoism, where he received an honours degree in Asian Languages and Culture and worked towards an MA at the University of British Columbia, extending his knowledge of Classical Chinese and the Taoist canon. After meeting Wang Liping, Nathan left graduate school and devoted himself wholly to learning Taoist alchemy. In 2015 Wang Liping authorized Nathan to teach and write a series of books detailing Dragon Gate alchemy.