Episodes 52
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Welcome to Yellow Court Conversations

This is a long-form conversation style podcast about all-things Daoism.

Our conversations and interviews will discuss ancient and modern Daoist wisdom teachings, universal understandings, seasonal longevity and healing traditions, spiritual practices, relationship guidance and profound insights on walking an authentic and meaningful path - however, you choose to your walk it.

Michael Smith has been a formal student and practitioner of Daoism for 40 years. Dr. Smith has practiced and taught Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 30 years. Michael is passionate about sharing skills like Daoist meditation and Qi Gong with people suffering from chronic illness, trauma, and addiction.



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Hello, I am your Fascia - The Largest Sensory Organ You may have Never Heard Of

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On Lineage, Apprenticeship, and the River Beside You

Apr 13, 2026 25m

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Is your Qi stuck, or is it waiting for something?

Apr 07, 2026 21m

https://shaolin-yijinjing.com/ After 30 years of practicing Acupuncture, I would like to share some insights about ‘stuck Qi.’ Qi Stagnation can cause poor circulation or is due to poor…

Obstacles to Inner Cultivation - one - Audience Consciousness - Part One - video

Sep 11, 2025 9m

The most important obstacle for modern practitioners of Embodied Spiritual Cultivation is called Audience Consciousness. Here is part 1 of 4 parts. Enjoy! Feel free to connect if you have any…

Obstacles to Inner Cultivation - one - Audience Consciousness - Part One - audio

Sep 11, 2025 9m

The most important obstacle for modern practitioners of Embodied Spiritual Cultivation is called Audience Consciousness. Here is part 1 of 4 parts. Enjoy! Feel free to connect if you have any…

Self-Cultivation and Self-Transcendence

Jul 20, 2025 32m

It seems like a good idea to begin this conversation by asking, did human beings ever have inner peace? Every spiritual tradition and culture that I've ever had a chance to encounter deeply, all have…

Why Does the Yi Jin Jing (muscle Tendon Change) take 3 years to complete - 45 min Audio

Jul 03, 2025 44m

The Shaolin Muscle Tendon change, or Yi Jin Jing 易筋經 is one of the most well known and sought after systems of Qi Gong in the world.  If you have not heard of the Muscle Tendon Change, and its sister…

Why Does the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle Tendon Change) take 3 years to complete - 45 min Video

Jul 03, 2025 46m

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Ep - 19 - Bi Gu - Metabolic and Spiritual Fasting - Part Two

Feb 07, 2025 1h 42m

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Ep - 18: Exploring Pain and Vulnerability with Qing Zhi Bing

Jan 09, 2025 1h 34m

This one gets personal!!!   Today Ravi shares some of his personal experiences and challenges as a human being, while Michael frames the conversation in the context of TCM Psychology (Qing Zhi…

Ep - 17 - Embodied Psychotherapy, Spiritual Recapitulation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Oct 18, 2024 1h 31m

In this episode, Ravi and Michael talk about Qing Zhi Bing, or the Psychology and Psychiatry of TCM.   Here is the…

Ep - 16 - Medical Qi Gong - Enhancing Your Innate Healing Abilities (video)

Jun 01, 2024 2h 23m

In this episode, Ravi and Michael talk about Medical Qi Gong, Consciousness, and different approaches to Hands-on-Healing.   This course is for those with a few years of Qi gong experience.   Here is…

Ep - 16 - Medical Qi Gong - Enhancing Your Innate Healing Abilities (audio)

Jun 01, 2024 2h 23m

In this episode, Ravi and Michael talk about Medical Qi Gong, Consciousness, and different approaches to Hands-on-Healing.   This Course is for those with a few years of Qi gong experience.   Here is…

Ep - 15 - Who Needs Therapeutic Qi Gong?

Jun 01, 2024 1h 40m

This week, Ravi and Michael talk about applying Qi Gong (Dao Yin) principles and practices therapeutically.    There is a 10 Month course called Therapeutic Qi Gong beginning June 4th - at 6:00 pm -…

Ep - 14 - What is the Muscle Tendon Change (Yi Jin Jing)? - Part Two

Mar 13, 2024 47m

In today's episode, Michael and Ravi have an in-depth conversation about the Qi Gong practice called the Yi Jin Jing.   TAP HERE for part One.   Here is the link to the course - beginning April 17,…

Ep - 14 - What is the Muscle Tendon Change (Yi Jin Jing)? - Part One

Mar 13, 2024 1h 16m

In today's episode, Michael and Ravi have an in-depth conversation about the Qi Gong practice called the Yi Jin Jing.   TAP HERE for part Two.   Here is the link to the course - beginning April 17,…

Ep - 13 - The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation - Part Two

Mar 04, 2024 44m

In this 'lucky number' episode, Ravi and Michael have a personal conversation about The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation. TAP HERE for Part One   Upcoming Courses for 2024 with Dr. Michael…

Ep - 13 - The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation - Part One

Mar 04, 2024 1h 6m

In this 'lucky number' episode, Ravi and Michael have a personal conversation about The Unexpected Intimacy of Inner Cultivation.   TAP HERE for Part Two   Upcoming Courses for 2024 with Dr. Michael…

Ep - 12 - 49 Days of an Embodied Spiritual Practice

Jan 23, 2024 1h 12m

This week, we are discussing the importance of a committed period of time to our practice.   This can include anything from seated meditation, to Qi Gong, Yoga, Martial Arts, Breathwork, or even…

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