Inner Travels

What if your morning walk could awaken the energy of the universe within you? In this episode, I share my first 氣功 (Qi Gong) class with my martial arts teacher, Master Gu. A morning by the lake that transformed how I perceive the subtle life force that flows through all things..We explore his Taoist morning routine: walking in nature at dawn, standing meditation to absorb universal Qi, and gentle meridian exercises rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. I reflect on how these ancient practices release what's stuck in the body, calm the mind, restore inner balance and and reconnect us with nature's healing rhythm.One step at a time, I begin to understand how Taoism isn't just a philosophy, but a way of living in harmony with the cosmos. “Nature is the best hospital, and you are the best doctor.” - that day I had a huge realization that will later lead me to seeking healing through medicinal plants in Peru..

Red lantern path, tea ceremony, ancestral blessings and martial arts performances.. Let me bring you to an outdoor wedding in the middle of the forest, in the mystical Wudang valley. The ceremony was filled with symbolism and ancient rituals, one of those authentic and intimate immersions in rural China that I'm very happy to share with y'all.. The more I travel around the world the more similarities I see that we all share across cultures.. The need for love, the importance of community, and the sacredness of reunion. But also how annoying our drunk uncles can be, and how universal it is for a wife to scream at her husband for blocking the car in the ravine. Because yes, even for Tai Chi masters, no family gathering is ever truly peaceful.. lmao

September 2024. After years of studying Chinese language and reading taoist Classics, I finally make it to the Wudang mountains.. sacred mountain range that gave birth to 太極拳 (Tai Chi) and 武當功夫 (Wudang kung fu) ! The Wudang spirituality emphasizes inner cultivation, internal energy movement, and inner alchemy, over brute strength and spectacular figures. Many practitioners visit the mountains for retreats & training, or pilgrimage.In this short episode I share my first impressions as I arrived there: meeting with my teacher Gu, attending a local birthday party, and reflecting on how much I need to transform my life from fatigue and imbalance to health and vitality… After months of a draining lifestyle and emotional turmoil, I feel depleted. This journey is about finding inspiration through ancient Chinese wisdom and practices, to learn how to rebuild my strength and become a healthier person.

First travel in the Chinese jungle, bordering Myanmar and its buddhist traditions. In this episode, we share some of the discussions me and my father had as we were wandering around the forests, temples, and rice fields. Enjoy :)

Conversation with my father about my recent trip in the Colombian jungle. We talk about the history of Ciudad Perdida, first encounters with indigenous people, transcultural communication, psychedelic realms & Ayahuasca.The questions were not prepared, this whole episode is very spontaneous :p

Colombia diary episode 3

Colombia diary episode 2

Colombia diary episode 1

Asia is the continent where I have travelled the most, but it is also where I have felt the most at home. Let me bring you with me to the Himalayas, where I discovered Mahayana Buddhism, and where I was taught by Tibetan monks how to meditate. This is the first big adventure I have ever been on while travelling.. let's go back in those memories :p