Damo Mitchell has studied the martial, medical, and spiritual arts of Asia since the age of four. His studies have taken him across the planet in search of authentic masters. He is the technical director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts and teaches Nei Gong in various locations around the world.
He specializes in uncovering and studying with rare alchemical and spiritual lineages linked to the tradition of Daoism.
Books:
A Comprehensive Guide to Daoist Nei Gong
Four Dragons (Daoist Nei Gong)
The Yellow Monkey Emperor’s Classic of Chinese Medicine
Daoist Nei Gong: The Philosophical Art of Change
Heavenly Streams: Meridian Theory in Nei Gong (Daoist Nei Gong)
White Moon on the Mountain Peak (Daoist Nei Gong)
Daoist Reflections from Scholar Sage (Daoist Nei Gong)
Daoist Nei Gong for Women: The Art of the Lotus and the Moon
Websites:
lotusneigong.com
damomitchell.com
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Summary and transcript of this interview
Interview recorded January 16, 2021
YouTube Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Damo Mitchell
00:05:38 - The Evolution of Taoism and Chinese History
00:10:41 - The Purpose of Qi Gong and Nei Gong
00:14:58 - Taoist Alchemy: Awakening and Immortality
00:19:10 - Cultural differences in Taoist teachings
00:23:18 - Misusing Tremendous Energy
00:27:22 - The Importance of Addressing Problems in Spiritual Traditions
00:31:25 - The Yin and Yang energy within the body
00:35:25 - The Erosion of Willpower through Habits and Mindset
00:39:33 - Transforming the Body and Siddhis in Neigong Practice
00:43:37 - The Pitfalls of Demonstrating Special Abilities
00:47:49 - Alchemy as a Path to Enlightenment and Health Improvement
00:51:45 - The Importance of Personal Motivation in Spiritual Practice
00:55:39 - The Love of the Art and Existential Crisis
00:59:42 - From Anti-Religious to Religious Orientation
01:03:33 - The Importance of Clear Definitions and Shared Language
01:07:28 - Psychological Development in Spiritual Growth
01:11:29 - Sports Visualization and its Application
01:15:28 - The Practice of Governing and Non-Governing
01:19:18 - Pedaling, Coasting, and Effort in Practice
01:23:10 - Explaining Non-Physical Energy to Atheists
01:27:11 - "Going ahead alone"
01:31:14 - Inadequacy and the Path of Enlightenment
01:35:26 - Building the Dan Tian
01:39:30 - Gaining Momentum in the West
01:43:42 - Therapeutic uses and the harm of recreational drug use
01:48:00 - Navigating the Path and Multiple Paths
01:51:50 - The Experience of Taking Auto-Suggestion
01:55:53 - Litmus Test and Handprints in Temples
02:00:00 - Benefits of the Courses: Transformation and Joy
02:04:03 - Studying Channeling and the Institute of Noetic Sciences
