Practices

Body and spirit

Taoism doesn't make a rigid division between body and spirit.

Alchemy

Taoist physical practices are designed to transform a person both mentally and physically, a process referred to as alchemy.

Physical practices

Taoism recognises that physical actions have a spiritual effect and regards activities such as yoga, meditation and martial arts as important.

Recitation

Reciting passages from the Tao Te Ching has been a spiritual practice for over 2000 years.

Sexual energy

Classical Taoist sexual techniques are designed to increase a person's sexual energy and to retain it. This is because sexual energy is life-enhancing.

Talismans

Talismans are objects thought to bring good luck and keep away evil spirits.