Immersing the reader in Daoist philosophy and its impact on life, this new edition is an illustrated guide to Qigong, a way of physical and spiritual cultivation, and a way of life. The book includes the historical background, practical application, and underlying principles and techniques of Daoist: cultivation practices to bolster health and intensify spiritual connection to universal energy. Lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu uses storytelling and a wealth of practical examples to introduce internal alchemy methods that link practitioners to the Five Heavenly Threads through the powerful Five Needles/Threads Qigong method. He also offers previously unseen personal stories to deepen his explanation of Daoist philosophy and cosmology.