Taoist Alchemy

Taoist alchemy is a spiritual practice aimed at transforming the practitioner's inner energy and achieving immortality or spiritual enlightenment. It combines meditation, breathing exercises, and visualization to cultivate and balance qi (life energy), often using symbolic "elixirs" or methods to refine the body and mind. Historically inspired by metallurgical alchemy, it seeks internal transformation rather than material creation, emphasizing harmony with nature and the Tao—the fundamental flow of the universe. Ultimately, Taoist alchemy fosters personal growth, health, and spiritual transcendence through disciplined inner work.