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Returning to the Source: Daoist Meditations for Rediscovering the Sacred in Everyday Life
Author(s): Solala Towler (Author)
- Publisher: Shambhala
- Publication Date: June 2, 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 1645475085
- ISBN-13: 9781645475088
Book Description
Unlike conventional meditation approaches, practices drawn from Daoism and qigong incorporate both stillness and movement, offering a complete system for holistic well-being of body and mind. Daoist meditation teacher Solala Towler offers 32 practices with a unique blend of ancient wisdom and practical application, including Daoist energy practices, qigong, breathing techniques, and visualization methods that promote healing, vitality, and spiritual awareness. Perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners, this guide helps you integrate meditative awareness into every aspect of life while maintaining balance between stillness and activity.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, emotional balance, or spiritual growth, these essential Daoist meditation practices—including the Small Heavenly Orbit, Internal Alchemy, and Sacred Space creation, among many others—will allow you to access deeper states of awareness while cultivating vital energy.
Editorial Reviews
Review
—Michael Winn, founder of HealingTaoUSA.com
“Solala Towler’s
Returning to the Source is a comprehensive collection of meditations inspired by his decades of study, practice, and teaching. Solala has a gift for making these practices down to earth and approachable, and this book is no exception. An excellent resource whether you’re new to these practices or are simply looking for new inspiration.”—Gregory Ripley, author of The Hundred Remedies of the Tao
“Everything that Solala Towler writes is thoughtful and deep because he is thoughtful and deep. We are all called to cultivate this deepening. Solala’s writing provides excellent support!”
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About the Author
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