Most people think of the Tao Te Ching as a book on philosophy or a treatise on leadership. Yet there is a little-known treasure hidden within the familiar passages of Lao Tzu’s work: step-by-step practical guidance for the spiritual journey. With Practicing the Tao Te Ching, renowned teacher Solala Towler reveals a new facet to this spiritual classic, offering accessible instructions paired with each of the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching. "Tao is a way of deep reflection and learning from nature, considered the highest teacher," writes Towler. "It teaches us to follow the energy flows within the heavens, the earth, and our own bodies." With lucid instruction and deep insight, he guides you through meditations, movement and breathing practices, subtle energy exercises, and inner reflections—all to help you to embody Taoist wisdom in every aspect of your life.
Lao Tzu wrote: "Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao." In other words, Tao is not a philosophy or text—it is a practice that can only be understood through direct experience. Join expert teacher Solala Towler as he uncovers new wisdom from Taoism’s essential text, offering fresh insights and a step-by-step practice for each of the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching.
