Wudang training · 內丹
Neidan
Neidan, inner alchemy. A post credited to him describes it as a method that takes the body as cauldron and furnace, and jing (essence), qi and shen (spirit) as the ingredients, to form an “inner elixir” within the body. His channel carries a Nei Dan / Inner Alchemy class series.
What it is
Neidan ('inner alchemy') is a Daoist self-cultivation method; a post credited to Master Zhou describes the body as cauldron and furnace, with jing (essence), qi and shen (spirit) as the ingredients of an 'inner elixir'. [his sites] Scholars describe it as a contemplative tradition first recorded in the eighth century and widely practised from the Song dynasty, working with the practitioner's own body rather than laboratory substances. [general background (cited)] Another post credited to him says qigong, meditation and inner alchemy can look alike from outside but differ in cultural origin, goals and thought processes. [his sites]
How he teaches
His channel carries a Nei Dan / Inner Alchemy class series (videos of about an hour each), and at the center meditation and Neidan courses and workshops are offered with Dr. Larson Di Fiori, who teaches with a Contemplative Studies approach. Master Zhou's own description of how he teaches Neidan is not on either site. [his sites]
TBD — pending Master Zhou’s confirmation. To be confirmed with Master ZhouVideos
4 videos
Neidan classes
4 videos
Upcoming
Next classes
- Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 – 8:00 PM ETMeditationOnline (Zoom)Teacher: Larson Di FioriDetails and registration at the center ↗
- Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 – 8:00 PM ETMeditationOnline (Zoom)Teacher: Larson Di FioriDetails and registration at the center ↗
- Mon, Nov 9 · 7:00 – 8:00 PM ETMeditationOnline (Zoom)Teacher: Larson Di FioriDetails and registration at the center ↗
- Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 – 8:00 PM ETMeditationOnline (Zoom)Teacher: Larson Di FioriDetails and registration at the center ↗
- Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 – 8:00 PM ETMeditationOnline (Zoom)Teacher: Larson Di FioriDetails and registration at the center ↗
Nothing is scheduled for this practice just now.
Want to learn this?
A related meditation course at the center (taught by Larson Di Fiori) ↗As listed on the site, 2026-10-22.