Master Minimalist Taoist Breathing in Just Days
This website is dedicated to teaching you minimalist Taoist breath method. Simple, effective and sustainable.
Taoist practice has evolved over thousands of years, accumulating complexity. We’ve stripped it down to the essentials—just as effective—because consistency is the key to everything.
Learn Dantian diaphragmatic breathing in 1 minute (free video)
No login, no equipment. Follow for 60 seconds and feel how diaphragmatic breathing calms your system.
Why Choose the Minimalist Approach?
How It Transforms Your Health
What You'll Learn in Our Course
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View all articles →Your Breath Uses Only 10% of Its Power: How to Enter the Body's Energy‑Saving Mode | SimpleBreath
Use grounding and “heel breathing” principles to switch your body from constant consumption into an energy‑saving, self‑repair mode in about 10 minutes a day.
Fat Repair Method: A 10‑Year Sustainable Approach to Weight Loss | SimpleBreath
A long‑term “fat repair” strategy that starts from circulation and breathing instead of short‑term calorie wars.
A Fast Way into Flow: Train Your Inner Bio‑Radar with Breathing | SimpleBreath
A breathing‑based “bio‑radar” method to stabilize focus and enter flow faster in real‑life situations—meetings, deep work or creative sessions.
One Breath Practice for Anxiety & Emotions: More Effective Than Meditation? | SimpleBreath
A real‑life breath awareness method to quickly stabilize anxiety and emotional spikes in meetings, commute or family situations—without long meditation training.
Spleen & Stomach Repair Method: Restore Your Inner Digestive Engine | SimpleBreath
Most modern people do not have a digestion problem but a conversion problem. Learn how dantian breathing and re-anchored attention can restart the spleen–stomach energy engine.
Keep a 10‑Minute Practice When Life Is Busy | SimpleBreath
Anchor a daily 10‑minute breath practice with design, habit stacking and micro‑sessions—calm that compounds.
Breathing Through Setbacks: A Simple Response Protocol | SimpleBreath
Pause, extend exhale, focus at the lower dantian, soften posture—choose the next best action.
Sticking with Breath Practice: The Power of Saturated Practice | SimpleBreath
Let go of outcomes and practice daily; steady breakthroughs follow—calm, resilience, and surprising benefits.
Disentangle Borrowed Voices: Finding Your True Inner Sound | SimpleBreath
Judgments echo as inner voices. Learn to discern what is truly yours and step out of implanted narratives through Inner Observation.
See Without Following: Everyday Inner Observation Practice | SimpleBreath
In daily moments, observe thoughts and emotions without being carried away. Use breath as anchor and let chaos settle naturally.
No Debate: Zhuangzi’s Higher View and True Inner Observation | SimpleBreath
Stop over‑analyzing; adopt Zhuangzi’s higher perspective. Discern borrowed voices and practice Inner Observation to see thoughts and emotions without being carried away.
Andrew Huberman Breathing Methods vs Daoist Internal Observation | SimpleBreath
Physiological sigh, box breathing, cyclic hyperventilation explained—and how they compare with Daoist Internal Observation (Dantian practice) for rapid regulation vs deep transformation.
Mind or Body? Understanding Buddhist and Taoist Meditation | SimpleBreath
A comprehensive guide to the differences and synergies between Buddhist mind observation and Taoist body observation practices.
How Breathing Helps Anxiety: Science & Techniques | SimpleBreath
Discover the science of how breathing affects anxiety. Learn how Dr. Okunaka's methods and the Internal Observation technique can help you reclaim control over your nervous system.
Can Breathing Solve 90% of Health Problems? | Dr. Okunaka's Method
Learn how diaphragmatic breathing and posture adjustment can alleviate fatigue, anxiety, and physical discomfort. Based on Dr. Tetsuya Okunaka's best-selling book.
Insomnia & Sleep Issues: The Myth of 8-Hour Sleep | SimpleBreath
Struggling with early waking? Discover the historical truth of 'segmented sleep' and how to use breathing and Vipassana meditation to restore rest and reduce sleep anxiety.
Qi is Resonance: Scientific Explanation of TCM Meridians | SimpleBreath
Discover Professor Wang Wei-Kung's groundbreaking theory: Qi as blood resonance waves. Learn how this scientific bridge connects Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern biophysics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Do I need any prior experience with meditation or breathwork?
No! This method is designed for complete beginners.
Q2.How long does it take to see results?
Most students notice improved sleep quality within 3-5 days.
Q3.Is this suitable for people with respiratory conditions?
Our gentle approach is safe for most people, but consult your doctor if you have concerns.
Q4.What's the difference between this and other breathing techniques?
We focus on consistency over complexity. Other methods are powerful but hard to maintain.