Get started today in the study of the Huangdi Neijing the ancient classic of natural science, medicine and nourishing life.

Study

Read the Neijing, listen to the beautiful story of the unity of all life that it tells, learn about the history, culture, science and religion from which Chinese medicine developed.

Practice

Immerse yourself in the Neijing’s teaching through first hand experience using qigong, neigong and other physical culture techniques based on both traditional and modern sources.

Application

Explore how Neijing teachings of natural science and nourishing life can be used by anyone, not only acupuncturists, in fields as diverse as massage, exercise science, horticulture, silviculture, economics or astronomy.

Our goal at the Living Neijing Academy is to participate in carrying on the project that was set down in writing 2000 years ago by the authors of the Neijing. We believe they knew they had discovered something truly remarkable and incredibly powerful, and it was their goal to make it available to all people for all time.

法於往古，驗於來今

                                                                                                                                                                          靈樞 73

“The law comes from ancient times, the proof and confirmation are in this present moment”

Lingshu 73

Explore the ancient Huanglao Daoist system of natural science found in the Huang Di Neijing

More than 2000 years ago Chinese natural scientists and philosophers used rigorous observation, experimentation and real world application to develop comprehensive models of life on our planet.

From the macro-movements of space time in the stars and planets to the atmospheric seasonal fluctuations in our biosphere and the organization of societies to the microscopic coordination of metabolism in an individual these models provide clearly understandable guides to experiencing the unity of life.

Through study of the classic texts, mental and physical self cultivation, and application of principles in real world settings the hidden patterns that drive physical reality can be understood, followed and harmonized with.

The Academy

Video Lessons

A variety of video lessons on topics including theory, text reading, character studies, history and more as well as step by step instruction in physical culture methods of neigong, daoyin and qigong. Everything we can do to help you to engage directly and authentically with the ancient texts.

Supporting Materials

In addition to video lessons the library section provides reading material on all topics. These materials include both original articles and resources from the outside sources and collaborators, historical material, links to academic articles, modern research and related articles of related general interest.

Live Training

Our academy hosts regular seminars, workshops, retreats, and training camps open to both members and the general public. These events serve as platforms for the deepening learning and practice in the online courses. Join us to enhance your knowledge in a welcoming community setting.

Introduction

Unlock the depth of Neijing wisdom by delving into both ancient knowledge and modern perspectives. Explore the intricate tapestry of life’s dynamic patterns through the experience of the living Neijing.

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WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THIS COURSE

 Join us as we:

  • Explore the text of the world’s oldest medical treatise, the Huang Di Neijing
  • Explore how the teachings in the Neijing provide unique and powerful tools for understanding the world, our place in it, and the challenges we face as individuals and as a global society
  • Explore the ways these tools can be used to reduce suffering in ourselves and others
  • Continue the exploration with other Huanglao texts that support and inform the Neijing
  • Understand the history of the textual transmission
  • Delve into the social context from which the Neijing and Huanglao science arose, and explore how societal governance and individual health go hand in hand
  • Explore the application of Neijing models to non-acupuncture modalities of medicine, self-cultivation, massage, structural therapy and body work, moxibustion, physical culture, and dietetics

Using physical cultivation, spiritual practice and real-world applications

  • Learn practical systems of self-cultivation developed by generations of specialists in Neijing theory and physical culture informing the texts with real-world experience
  • Develop understandings of how the Huanglao models applied to the field of medicine in the Huang Di Neijing can be applied in diverse non-medical settings
  • Walk with us on this path, the Dao of Heaven and Earth, as it was recorded in the school of Huangdi and Laozi

黃帝曰:余聞先師，有所心藏，弗著於方，余願聞而藏之，則而行之，上以治民，下以治身，使百姓無病，上下和親，德澤下流，子孫無憂，傳於後世，無有終時，可得聞乎?

歧伯曰:遠乎哉問也。夫治民與自治，治彼與治此，治小與治大，治國與治家，未有逆而能治之也，夫惟順而已矣。順者，非獨陰陽脈，論氣之逆順也，百姓人民皆欲順其志也。

                                                                                                                   靈樞 29

Huangdi said,

I have heard that the past masters had that which they stored in their hearts and did not record in their formulas and procedures, I would like to have these things made known and recorded, standardized and put into practice.

Above use them to govern the people, below use them to govern the body, thus causing the populace to be with out sickness, drawing above and below near to one another, this power and benevolence flowing onwards, children and grandchildren free of sorrow, transmitting to future generations, never having an end of times, can we speak of this?

Qibo replied,

A wonderfully far-reaching question! Speaking of governing the people it is aided by their autonomy, governing those that are far is aided by governing those that are near, governing the small is aided by governing the great, governing the country is aided by governing the family, thus before there is counterflow and rebellion one is able to govern it, reflecting on smoothness and flow one is able to complete it. Smoothness and flow, this is not only yin and yang, the channels and discussing the counter flow and flow of qi, the families and the people all desire smoothness in their memories, aspirations and resolve.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Weekly Videos

Two or more videos added each week. Follow along with Ethan and friends as we share our Neijing research.

Interactive content

Videos are ten to thirty minutes long using imagery, diagrams, real world examples and text reading to convey the ideas.

Ways of Learning

Topics will be covered in both sequential and circular tracks.

Diverse Learning Choices

Theory and scholarship sections students have access to all videos, follow each weeks topic or explore what interests you in the constantly growing body of recorded commentaries.

Learning at Your Pace

Cultivation section videos are opened week by week to allow students time to integrate movements and skills in a manner similar to in person training.

F.A.Q

Two or more videos are added every week. These videos, lasting between ten to thirty minutes, utilize various teaching methods, imagery, diagrams, real-world examples, and text reading to convey Neijing research ideas.

Certainly! The Neijing introduces us to the worldview of ancient Chinese thinkers, meeting it for the first time is like travelling to a foreign country, like learning a second language. Multiple ways of taking in the new information are necessary. Different ideas and insights cross fertilize each other and grow over time. Students can follow each week's topic sequentially, or they have the freedom to explore their interests in the growing body of recorded commentaries in a non-linear, circular manner.

There are diverse learning choices. In the theory and scholarship sections, students have access to all videos. They can either follow a topic as it is laid out over the course of a number of lectures or explore specific areas of interest within the extensive range of subjects provided.

Videos are released weekly and must be followed in sequence allowing students time to integrate ideas, movements and skills. This approach mimics in-person training. Students have access to all previously watched videos as well as diverse resources in the library and Special courses sections.

The Theory and Scholarship sections cover a wide array of topics aiming to give a comprehensive commentary on the Neijing text and the ideas it expounds. The course provides in-depth analysis through methods like textual archaeology, line-by-line analysis of important passages, historical analysis, modern research, and character studies. There are also optional quizzes and journaling exercises to enhance learning.

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