Christine Jeffers Art
CREATIVE ARTIST
TEACHING THE TAO
AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO ENERGY,
MERIDIANS AND TAOIST WISDOM
ABOUT THE BOOK
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Teaching the Tao is a practical and philosophical guide
to understanding energy as it moves through the body and the natural world.
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Rooted in Taoist principles and Traditional Chinese Medicine,
this book introduces readers to:
Qi as the vital life force
Yin and Yang as complementary energies
The Five Elements and their emotional, physical, and seasonal correspondences
The twelve meridians and how Qi flows through them
Rather than theory alone, Teaching the Tao emphasizes felt experience—inviting
readers to sense energy through movement, touch, and awareness. Whether you are new to energetic concepts or deepening an existing practice, this book offers a grounded path into subtle body wisdom.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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How Qi flows through the meridian system
The relationship between emotions, organs, and energy
Yin and Yang patterns of balance and imbalance
The Five Elements and their influence on energy, health and nature
Simple Makko Ho stretches to support energetic flow
Foundational acupressure points for everyday well-being
How posture, movement and intention influence Qi
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Qigong practitioners
Fitness professionals seeking a deeper energetic framework
Bodyworkers, massage and shiatsu therapists
Holistic health and wellness educators
Sensitive, intuitive individuals attuned to nature
Anyone curious about Taoism and energy medicine
No prior knowledge is required
only curiosity and a willingness to listen inward
THE AUTHOR
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Christine Jeffers is a holistic wellness educator with over two decades of experience in movement, energy work, and mind-body practices.
Certified as a shiatsu therapist, personal trainer, pilates instructor, and nutritional consultant, her work bridges physical training with energetic awareness and philosophical depth.
Her teaching is rooted in the belief that healing is a return to flow, balance, and connection with nature.
CLASSES AVAILABLE
Christine Jeffers offers movement and energy-based classes designed to restore balance, cultivate awareness, and support the body’s natural flow of Qi. Each class integrates mindful movement, and energetic principles rooted in Taoist wisdom focused on circulating Qi through the meridian system for overall vitality.
Classes are accessible to all levels and emphasize listening to the body rather than forcing change.
Teaching the Tao is not about mastering energy,
it is about remembering how to move with it.
If you are ready to deepen your awareness, refine your sensitivity, and explore the wisdom that lives within your body, this book is your guide.