Special Focus: Daoist Spleen & Digestive Harmony Practice

Nourishing the Center and Rebuilding Vital Energy

Course Overview

The Daoist Spleen & Digestive Harmony Practice is a core module dedicated to strengthening the body’s postnatal foundation — the spleen and stomach.

Rather than using forceful movements or aggressive clearing, this practice employs gentle circular guidance, deep abdominal breathing, and focused visualization to directly support the body’s Middle Burner (digestive center).

Its style is soft, steady, and nurturing — like earth itself, supporting all life without strain.

1. Core Philosophy & System Role

1) The Spleen as the Source of Energy Production

In Daoist and TCM theory, the spleen and stomach belong to the Earth element and serve as the central hub of energy transformation.

This practice strengthens that core, enhancing the body’s ability to generate Qi and blood from food and rest.

2) Movement for Nourishment, Not Dispersal

Unlike the more dynamic and releasing practices, this is a nourishing movement practice.

Movements focus around the navel area, using gentle rotation and warmth to encourage circulation and digestive vitality.

3) Unified Body–Breath–Mind Practice

Every movement is synchronized with slow, deep abdominal breathing and warm internal imagery — such as sunlight warming the abdomen or golden energy circulating gently.

This achieves simultaneous nourishment of body and mind.

4) Position Within the Training System

This practice functions as the system’s energy replenishment station.

It is especially beneficial after dynamic or dispersing practices, during periods of fatigue, or when digestion feels weak.

2. Core Benefits

• Improved digestion: Supports gut motility and relieves bloating, poor appetite, loose stools

• Stronger central Qi: Helps address fatigue, shortness of breath, and downward energy weakness

• Dampness transformation: Reduces heaviness, phlegm, and sluggishness

• Mental calm: Eases overthinking and supports restful sleep

• Long-term vitality: Improves complexion, muscle tone, and overall nourishment

3. What the Course Includes

• 18-minute guided demonstration practice

• Practice cues and reminders

• 6 core movements carefully selected by Master Mingjing, based on human structure and energetic flow

4. Practice Guidelines

• Best time: Morning (7–11 AM) or at least one hour after meals

• Environment: Warm, quiet, and draft-free

• Intensity: Gentle, slow, and continuous — warmth without strain

• Frequency: 1–2 times daily, consistency is key

• Breathing: Deep, long, even abdominal breathing throughout

5. Contraindications & Important Notes

• Recommended for: Digestive weakness, mental fatigue, sedentary lifestyles, gentle recovery phases

• Avoid practice if: Acute abdominal conditions, severe pain of unknown origin, or immediately after eating

• Pregnant practitioners should modify abdominal movements under guidance

This practice is fundamentally different from core-strength exercises — it nourishes internally rather than exhausting muscles.

Closing Notes

The Daoist Spleen & Digestive Harmony Practice is like a steady and wise caretaker, quietly rebuilding the foundation of health.

In a fast-paced, high-stress world, dedicating a few minutes each day to this practice is one of the most effective ways to maintain the body’s central energy system.

When the spleen and stomach are harmonized, overall health naturally follows.