DMP #8 - The Shen (神) & Daoist Concepts

The Damo Mitchell Podcast

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In this episode, Damo Mitchell is discussing both the benefits of a conceptual model such as that laid out within the Daoist tradition as well as its limitations. He then goes on to describe the Wu Shen (5 Spirits) in Chinese medicine and why they are a model of fragmented psychology rather than a model of spiritual divinity.

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DMP #47 - Weight Lifting & Internal Arts 47:37

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DMP #46 - Classical Martial Arts - Paul Mitchell 1:14:04

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DMP #44 - Principles of Baguazhang 53:21

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DMP #43 - Quality of Touch in Taiji 43:50

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DMP #42 - Speaking in Tongues in Qigong 48:54

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Damo Mitchell doing a late night podcast on the idea that 'a spiritual awakening is a painful and chaotic process'. Damo explores this idea and explains why he doesn't see this as an accurate statement as the suffering is unrelated to the awakening process itself. He also looks at the nature of suffering when on the internal path, the nature of 'going inside' as well as a common form of Qi deviation which is similar to a psychotic break.…

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DMP #40 - Semen Retention & Sexual Qi Gong 58:17

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Damo Mitchell responding to many of the questions he is asked on semen retention and sexual Qi Gong. He discusses two different reasons for semen retention - rationale from an alchemical/energetic perspective and then rationale from a meditation perspective. As a rule, he is anti the practice of long-term semen retention for the sake of it. What is important is the correct intention behind it, understanding the pros and cons of it and recognising the importance of discovering normality of sexual activity. He looks at these factors as well as the risks of such practices…

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DMP #39 - Internal Arts in Bali 47:09

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Damo Mitchell looking at the development of the group here in Bali over the course of the third semester. This is a talk about the overall plan for student development over the previous 18 months and then onwards into their future. The students development is based on working through external mechanics, then on into Dan Tian and Qi development followed by learning to develop the 'internal body' of arts such as Taijiquan and Xingyiquan.…

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DMP #38 - Taijiquan Chat - Adam Mizner 1:03:20

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Adam Mizner & Damo Mitchell chatting about various aspects of Yang Taijiquan...

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DMP #37 - Xingyiquan & The Harmonies 46:43

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Damo Mitchell talking on one of the most requested podcasts which is an episode on the subject of Xingyiquan. It's quite a niche subject, so maybe not of interest to many, but this talk looks at the core principles of Dan Tian development and the Liu He or 'Six Harmonies' in Xingyiquan and the San Ti standing posture. The episode concludes with a discussion of the true meaning of the style's name: 'Form Intention Boxing'…

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DMP #36 - Criminal Cult Leaders 49:57

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DMP #35 - The Qigong Body Method 47:13

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