Taoist Meditation 

A Taoist’s chief tool in the quest for inner peace is meditation. The major characteristic of this type of meditation is the generation, transformation, and circulation of internal energy - known as Chi or ‘qi’. As soon as this steady flow of energy is achieved, it can be used to promote good health and longevity.

Stephen Russell, aka The Barefoot Doctor and the UK’s most famous Taoist teacher, says your chi is what fuels you and enables you to make the very most of every moment and opportunity. Taoism is all about chi.

The Barefoot Doctor has studied the mysteries of Taoism for 44 years (that’s right, since he was a child!) and it has taken him decades to be able to teach these mysteries clearly enough to pass them on in a simple, clear way. 

He has created a new series of free Chi exercises to help access, develop, harness, and focus your Chi and get you started on a fabulous journey into the hallowed realms of Taoist magic.

Taoist meditation as with Zazen and yoga meditation focuses on breathing, and the natural flow of breath in the nostrils in addition to the expansion and contraction of the abdomen. Taoist meditation differs in that much of it is performed while moving.

Examples of moving meditation 

are Chi Gung (Chi Kung, Qi Gong, and Qigong) and T'ai Chi. 

Slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques are performed to promote the circulation of ‘qi’ within the human body, and enhance a practitioner's overall health. 

Chi Gung and Tai Chi are often confused with martial arts; that’s probably because many martial arts experts also practice Taoist mediation.

You'll find some Amazon recommendations, specific to Taoist Meditation, in the link below: