Scholar Sage Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
S4:E20 - Types of Qigong Student
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo concludes season 4 of the Scholar Sage Podcast with a look at the various types of student and stages in a students development ...
S4:E19 - Societal Fear to Anger
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo Mitchell is talking about his stance on the current world situation and what he sees as the bigger problem - the polarisation of...
S4:E18 - Troublesome Points in Qigong
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo Mitchell is discussing common troublesome points for beginners in Qigong such as Laogong and Yongquan. He is also looking at the...
S4:E17 - Guan Yin & Alchemy
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo looks at the symbolism of Guan Yin and how she may be seen as a symbol for a particular aspect of meditative training rather tha...
S4:E16 - Fear and the Self
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S4:E15 - Taiji as Meditation
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: Damo is talking about some of what many consider Woo Woo in taiga in this episode. Please don't watch if you don't like the stranger ...
S4:E13 - Qi Gong Makes Me Angry!
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Scholar Sage Podcast, Damo is looking to answer the question: 'why do I get so angry when I am practicing Qi Gong?'He look...
S4:E12 - Walking the Earth like Caine
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is looking at the classical Daoist principle of (云游) or 'cloud wandering'. He is driving across the US and talking about how...
S4:E11 - Qigong Teaching Problems
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: This is a fairly rambling chat by Damo, where he is looking at the trials and tribulations of teaching. It may only be relevant to those who ...
S4:E10 - Walking the Earth like Cain
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is looking at the classical Daoist principle of (云游) or 'cloud wandering'. He is driving across the US and talking about how...
S4:E9 - Five Elements in Alchemy
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is discussing one of the most basic ways in which the five elements (Wu Xing) are used to inform alchemical practice. The model ...
S4:E8 - Kill Those Emotions
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Damo is discussing the nature of emotions, feelings and moods. He looks at the three categories of dealing with emotions: 1- ending them 2- following...
S4:E7 - Manners Maketh the Man
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning - Damo is talking about lost young men, manners, chivalry and gender. Please avoid if these kinds of topics upset you in any way.
S4:E6 - Self-Improvement in Qigong
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is discussing the nature of self-improvement through contemplation, recognition of personal weakness and then changing your habi...
S4:E5 - Three Layers of Self
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is informally chatting about three layers of self which may be focused upon in meditative practice. Please note that we had a co...
S4:E4 - Addicted to Alternative Healing
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is looking at the mindset behind alternative healing, Chinese medicine and how people can be generally addicted to healing as a ...
S4:E3 - Delusions of Divinity
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is chatting about ideas of divinity within practice. What does it mean to see yourself as God, as an Avatar, as the Divine Femin...
S4:E2 - Attachment & The Mind
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is chatting about the nature of the mind, how attachments are formed and how we may apply our awareness to the formation of mind...
S4:E1 - Reacting to the Lockdown Era
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a warning: This isn't a technical or instructional podcast. It is just me chatting about what I saw during the lockdown era and some personal cha...
S3:E9 - Meditation vs Qigong
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning - If you are quite a grounded person then you may not like this podcast episode. It is quite cosmic at times! Either engage your inner...
S3:E8 - Gallows Humour in Cultivation
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning - If the American election or bad humour is likely to offend you then please go listen to another podcast as you are likely to be offe...
S3:E7 - What is Possession?
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Halloween episode, Damo is chatting about the nature of Ghosts and Possession with regards to what they are and what they are not. Just to mak...
S3:E6 - Qigong, Politics & Trump
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Damo is chatting about the nature of cultivation, Tong Xin, politics and a lack of free-will in life whilst vaguely bringing this in ...
S3:E5 - Training History & The Cobra Kai
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Damo is discussing the nature of a teachers training history, how each part of your journey leads to your current skill and the influ...
S3:E4 - Walking the Path
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth episode of the third season, Damo is looking at some of the key factors that are needed for somebody who is following a path of personal...
S3:E3 - Qi Emission Quackery
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is discussing the nature of Qi Emission and Qi healing. Different types of Qi Emission are discussed along with fakery in Qi Gon...
S3:E2 - How Not To Do Bagua
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is looking at common misconceptions in the practice of Baguazhang.
S3:E1 - Are You Spiritual?
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Damo is looking at the nature of 'spiritual practice' in the context of Qigong practice. Hinduism and Daoism are explored along with...
S2:E7 - The Meaning of Gong Fu (功夫)
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Damo Mitchell is discussing the meaning of the term 'Gong Fu' or 'Kung Fu' as it pertains to Chinese Martial Arts.
S2:E6 - 9 Common Errors in Taiji
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Damo Mitchell is discussing 9 common errors in Taijiquan with regards to the Yang style. He is also expressing his universal love for...
S2:E5 - Training History & The Cobra Kai
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Damo is discussing the nature of a teachers training history, how each part of your journey leads to your current skill and the influence of the Cobra...
S2:E4 - Alchemical Errors
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Damo Mitchell is looking at the widespread error of seeing all Chinese arts as an extension of Chinese Medicine.
S2:E3 - Qigong Prevents Falls
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Damo Mitchell is looking at how Qigong helps your health with regards to classical phrases and other stuff...
S2:E2 - Filling the DanTian bucket
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Damo Mitchell is discussing the nature of Dan Tian filling in Qi Gong practice...
S2:E1 - Going Stir Crazy!
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S2:E1 - Going Stir Crazy!
S1:E10 - Going Micro-Cosmic
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E10 - Going Micro-Cosmic
S1:E11 - Spooky Medicine
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E11 - Spooky Medicine
S1:E13 - Damo vs Da-Mo
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E13 - Damo vs Da-Mo
S1:E3 - Kung Fu Quarrels
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E3 - Kung Fu Quarrels
S1:E4 - Channels of Awesome
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E4 - Channels of Awesome
S1:E9 - Drugs Are Bad M'Kay
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E9 - Drugs Are Bad M'Kay
S1:E14 - Meditation and Shit...
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E14 - Meditation and Shit...
S1:E12 - Not That Point!
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E12 - Not That Point!
S1:E8 - Nine Qi Gong Errors
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E8 - Nine Qi Gong Errors
S1-E7 - Cognitive Feng Shui
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
S1-E7 - Cognitive Feng Shui
S1:E6 - Dan Tian Tribulations
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E6 - Dan Tian Tribulations
S1:E5 - Qi Gong Quackery
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E5 - Qi Gong Quackery
S1:E2 - What No Pulse?
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Damo Mitchell and Rob Aspell sitting down to discuss pulse diagnosis in Chinese medicine. Why is it difficult to learn and why is it being removed fro...
S1:E1 - Qi & Change
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Aspell and Damo Mitchell of the Xian Tian College of Chinese Medicine have a discussion about the concept of Qi according to classical and Chinese...