The Nature of Prana & Qi

Overview

This course will explore some of the most important aspects of “life force” as defined by both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines, as well as their closely related spiritual and yogic practices.

Topics will include:

• Descriptions of prana and qi according to the Vedas and Taoism
• Meditations on the four primary levels of prana: how to perceive and understand prana and qi as cosmological intelligence in the body
• How we absorb prana and qi from food, breath and senses
• The pranic dimensions of the respiratory system: meditations exploring the Udana and Prana subdoshas of Vata
• Breathing together with plants to cultivate ecological spirituality
• Meditations on the four levels of Prana Vata: breath, nerve current, heartbeat, mind- stream
• Concepts of the “mind-stream” from Buddhist, Tantric and Vedic meditation lineages, and its relevance to prana and qi

Instructor - David Crow

David Crow has been a clinician, consultant, researcher, and educator in the field of natural medicine for over 40 years. A world-renowned speaker, author, and thought leader, David emphasizes reimagining healthcare and empowering individuals to become their own self-care experts. David was one of the first Westerners to train and be licensed in Chinese medicine, and one of the few to study Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine in traditional internships in Nepal and India; he was also one of the first medical pioneers to use essential oils and aromatherapy in clinical practice, and to integrate these diverse modalities into comprehensive treatments. Find out more about David – https://www.crowconsultations.com/

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