Before You Begin Any Energy Practice, Ask Yourself This

🌿 “The Tao that can be followed blindly is not the eternal Tao.”

We live in a time where healing is everywhere—on podcasts, in yoga studios, and all over TikTok.
But true transformation begins not with technique…
…it begins with a question:

--> Why do you want to cultivate your inner energy?

Is it to feel better physically?
To dissolve emotional pain?
To escape a life that feels meaningless?
Or… to discover something ancient and sacred that the world forgot?

Before you step into breathwork, Qigong, or Taoist alchemy—**pause**.
Give yourself one to three days. Not to “do,” but to remember.

> Read a sentence from an old Taoist classic.
> Walk barefoot outside at sunrise.
> Journal your truth.

Your answer is the seed. Without it, your practice will be like mist—beautiful, but impossible to hold.

🕰️ The Best Times to Practice (According to Taoist Time Alchemy)

You don’t need to be obsessed with perfect timing—but if you’re curious, Taoist masters paid close attention to cosmic flow.
Here are the four most potent energetic windows:

⏳ How Long Should You Practice?

Don’t force an hour. Start with just 5–15 minutes.
The goal is not achievement—it’s alignment.
Once 15 minutes becomes easy, add 1 minute a day. If you hit a wall, pause. Stay at that time for 30 days. Let your body integrate.

🍃 Food, Clothing & Space (Keep It Simple)

Eat clean, not extreme. Avoid heavy oil, late-night meals, and pungent foods like garlic or onion as you become more sensitive.
Wear what feels good. Breathable cotton or sweat-wicking fabric is enough. You’re not here to impress.
Practice in peace. A quiet room, a bit of floor, and your breath. That’s all you need.

🪞 Final Words: This Is Your Journey

You don’t need incense. You don’t need a temple.
You just need a reason—and the willingness to begin.

This practice is not a performance.
It’s a remembering.

--> “Cultivate not to become someone more…
--> But to return to who you’ve always been.”