THE 8 EXTRAORDINARY CHANNELS

A 4-Week Qigong Journey
To Activate the
Deep Reservoirs
of Your Energy System

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The Eight Extraordinary Channels, sometimes known as the 8 Psychic Channels, are the body’s deepest energetic pathways. Unlike the 12 Primary Meridians, which relate to specific organs and daily function, these channels act as reservoirs of Qi and regulate your constitutional energy.

They influence:

  • Core vitality

  • Hormonal and reproductive health

  • Structural alignment

  • Emotional stability

  • Spiritual development

You can think of them as the body’s energetic blueprint — the deeper rivers that support all other channels.

WEEK 1 – THE CENTRAL AXIS
Du Mai & Ren Mai

We begin with the front and back midline channels — the Conception and Governing Vessels. Together they form the Microcosmic Orbit and regulate Yin and Yang in the entire body.

Focus:

  • Balancing Yin & Yang

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Strengthening your energetic core

WEEK 2 - THE CORE RESERVOIR
Dai Mai & Chong Mai

The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) moves through the center of the body and is known as the “Sea of Blood.”
The Dai Mai (Belt Vessel) wraps horizontally around the waist, stabilizing and integrating the vertical channels.

Focus:

  • Deep vitality

  • Digestive and reproductive support

  • Emotional grounding

  • Energetic containment and charisma (Wei Qi strengthening)

WEEK 3 - MOVEMENT AND POLARITY
Yang Qiao & Yin Qiao

These channels regulate movement, posture, and left-right balance. They also influence sleep and wake cycles.

Focus:

  • Physical alignment

  • Coordinating upper and lower body

  • Harmonizing activity and rest

WEEK 4 - INTEGRATION AND PROTECTION
Yang Wei & Yin Wei

These channels integrate and coordinate all the others. They help you process emotional experiences and strengthen your protective field (Wei Qi).

Focus:

  • Emotional integration

  • Strengthening the auric field

  • Connecting constitutional energy to daily life

Program Details

Four live Zoom sessions — 90 minutes each (6 Hours of instruction)
Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30 (All Thursdays)
Time: 11:30 a.m. EST (New York Time)
Replay: Recordings sent out after each session.

Also Includes:

  • Access to all presentation slides for reference and review

  • Lifetime access to class recordings so you can practice at your own pace

  • Lifetime access to Steve’s Private Qigong Video Library

  • Private WhatsApp group for community connection, support, and Q&A

  • Exclusive discounts on future courses, workshops, and other offerings

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What You’ll Learn

The course is approximately 25% theory and 75% practice, covering:

  • A series of movement-based Qigong forms designed to harmonize and activate the Eight Extraordinary Channels.

  • Guided meditative Qigong techniques to help you directly sense, cultivate, and connect with these deeper energetic pathways.

  • Clear, practical education on the theory behind the Eight Extraordinary Channels, including their functions, relationships, and how they influence your health, vitality, and spiritual development.

Who This Is For

  • Those who are ready to go a bit deeper with their Qigong practice and explore the body’s more subtle energetic architecture.

  • Practitioners with some experience will benefit most, though beginners with a sincere interest are absolutely welcome.

  • Anyone seeking community, connection, and shared growth within a supportive group setting.

“Qigong is one of the greatest gifts that has ever entered my life. I look forward to sharing these practices with you.”

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