Nathan Brine’s course, “Taoist Alchemy 4: Lesser Reverted Elixir,” focuses on the advanced practice of transforming Qi (vital energy) into Shen (spiritual energy) to create the Lesser Reverted Elixir, a key concept in Taoist internal alchemy. Participants will learn how to refine their energy through specific meditative techniques and exercises that promote inner harmony, balance, and spiritual awakening. The course emphasizes the cultivation of subtle energies, enabling practitioners to achieve a deeper connection with their true nature and align with higher states of consciousness. This program is ideal for those who have a solid foundation in Taoist alchemy and wish to explore the transformative potential of their energy for personal and spiritual growth.

Course curriculum

Introduction
Talk | Intro

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Talk | How to Level Up Your Practice

Session 1 (short)

Session 1 (long)

Basic Kan & Li Breathing | Level 2
Talk | Basic Kan & Li Breathing Level 2

Session 2 (short)

Session 2 (long)

Basic Kan & Li Breathing | Level 3
Talk 3 | Basic Kan & Li Breathing Level 3

Session 3 (short)

Session 3 (long)

Five Phase Organ Practice Level 2
Talk | Five Phase Organ Practice

Session 4 (short)

Session 4 (long)

Five Phase Organ Practice Level 2 (x3)
Talk | Five Phase Organ Practice (part 2)

Session 5 (short)

Session 5 (long)

Forming the Small Pill
Talk | Forming the Small Pill

Session 6 (short)

Session 6 (long)

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.