This is an ancient Taoist meditation method for refining, raising, and circulating internal energy. Done by sending the energy via the ‘orbit’ formed by the major energy channels in the body. It is a Qi energy cultivation technique called the Microcosmic Orbit and is a classic Taoist Qigong meditation. It involves deep breathing exercises, as well as meditation and concentration techniques, and has a fantastic effect on the entire energy system.

This orbit is created by circulating energy from the front "Governing Channel" or "Du Meridian"; which runs from the perineum up the back of the body to the head, and the "Conception Vessel/Channel" or "Ren Meridian"; which runs from the head down the front of the body to the perineum. This is a basic foundational practice on which many advanced practices are based by acitvating the Microcosmic Orbit as a key step that leads to more advanced practices. Taoists believe that the Microcosmic Orbit meditation fills the reservoirs of the Governing and Conception channels with energy, which is then distributed to all the major organ-energy meridians, thereby energizing the internal organs.