I teach Taoist internal alchemy (neidan) from Wang Liping's Dragon Gate lineage. Practising since 1997, authorized to teach in 2015, author of the three-volume Taoist Alchemy of Wang Liping.

A robed figure on a cliff top beside a small cauldron, mist below. Ink and light colour on paper.
Detail from a handscroll by Wen Boren (1502–1575), Ming dynasty.

Start here

New to internal alchemy? Begin with Taoist Alchemy 1: Foundation. Posture, breath and attention, the ground for everything after.

Books

The Taoist Alchemy of Wang Liping, in three volumes. The written form of what I teach. Begin with Volume One.

About the books · Amazon

Courses

Six online courses, taken in order. Lifetime access.

The six courses in order, with prices in US dollars
NumberCoursePrice
1FoundationUSD 250
2Furnace and Cauldron
21 lessons
USD 350
3Refining Jing into Qi
44 lessons
USD 650
4Lesser Reverted Elixir
19 lessons
USD 650
5Opening the Celestial Eye
29 lessons
USD 850
6The Three Spaces
25 lessons
USD 650

Courses are hosted on Thinkific at online.nathanbrine.com. Lifetime access. Work at your own pace.

About the courses · The lineage curriculum

Retreats

Nathan Brine and students sitting on a mountain top above a lake.

Houston introductory retreat, 9 to 11 April 2027. A three-day introductory retreat. Open to all.

All 3 retreats in 2027

Talks

Why Haven't You Mastered Internal Alchemy (Neidan)?

More talks on YouTube

Letters

A monthly letter is coming. Until then, new talks go up on YouTube.