"Rain over the Li River
Countless mountains, sword and brush my company,
No need in the officials' world for immortal me;
Heavy rainfall keeps on washing my body,
As I flow along with the river Li"
Dan K.J. Vercammen
(Fei Danning)
“Living the Tao — Cultivating
Balance and Inner Strength”
Online Taoist Lifestyle Programs for a Journey of Transformation
Meet the Teachers & Our Lineage
Rooted in the ancient Jindan (Golden Cinnabar) tradition, our teachings flow through authentic Taoist lineages — bridging centuries of alchemical wisdom into modern practice.
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Founders of
Taoist-Lifestyle.com
Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen (Fei Danning 費丹凝) and Angela Verkade (Fu Danrong 傅丹融) are the founders of Taoist-Lifestyle.com, a living platform where ancient Taoist wisdom meets the rhythm of modern life.
Together they embody more than 60 years of combined experience in Taoist Internal Alchemy (Neidan), Chinese Martial Arts, and Taoist Medicine. Their partnership reflects the harmony of Yin and Yang — wisdom and compassion, structure and flow, tradition and renewal.
Dan, a scholar, martial artist, and Taoist doctor, has devoted over five decades to researching, teaching, and transmitting authentic Taoist Internal Arts and philosophy.
Angela, a Taoist lifestyle coach and TCM practitioner, brings over ten years of study and practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong, and Internal Martial Arts. Before dedicating herself fully to Taoist cultivation, she co-founded and led a successful ICT company, which she sold in 2018, marking her transition from business leadership to the Taoist path of healing and transformation.
Together, they continue the legacy of China Arts College and TASC (Taoist Alchemical Studies Centre) through Taoist-Lifestyle.com, sharing authentic Taoist teachings that help others cultivate balance, clarity, and inner strength in daily life.
Featured Programs
Yuanqigong: "The Walking Exercises of the Eight Immortals" (Baxian Xinggong)
90 Days5 Participants
The Walking Exercises of the 8 Immortals
Yang Style/Yue Substyle Taijiquan: Postures and Simple Movements Program (81 movements)
364 Days8 Participants
Yang Style/Yue Substyle Taijiquan
Voices from the Path
Real experiences from students walking the Tao through our teachings and programs
Each story reflects a unique journey of awareness, balance, and transformation — living proof that Taoist cultivation continues to unfold in the modern world. Read More Experiences →
“Fangsong, relax,” says the Master. “Make a connection with the Dantian.”
“The final lesson, Xiao Lai,” says the Master. “Let the animals loose. Start with a posture. The rooster.”
I place my left leg one step forward, bend my knees, bring my arms as half moons in line in front of and behind my torso. The little fingers of my hands point outward. My navel turned forty-five degrees. Nose forward. I imagine that I am hanging from a little string.
Dr. Leslie de Vries / Belgium
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Our journey begins in Europe — expanding worldwide soon.
Join us for in-person and online gatherings where Taoist wisdom, movement, and community meet.
Each event offers a space to deepen your understanding of Internal Alchemy, Qigong, and Chinese Martial Arts —
guided by authentic lineage and decades of experience.
Taoist Alchemy
&
Breathing
25 apr 2026 10:00 - 15:00
Taoist Health, Healing
&
Prevention
25 sep 2026 16:00 - 21:00
The Taoist Body Series
26 sep 2026 10:00 - 15:00
The Taoist Lifestyle Journal
Reflections on the Tao, Internal Alchemy, Taoist Culture, and the art of living in harmony.
Explore writings by Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen and Angela Verkade — connecting ancient Taoist wisdom with the rhythms of modern life.
Each article offers insights into Taoist philosophy, Qigong, Internal Martial Arts, and holistic health — drawn from decades of experience and study.
"The wise person does not follow a scheme, but instead sheds light on it through Nature."
— Zhuangzi Ch.2
Transl. Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen
Publications & Books
Exploring the Tao through words, art, and lifelong research.
Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen has authored more than 30 publications on Taoist Internal Alchemy, Chinese Martial Arts, and Taoist Medicine.
His works bridge classical Chinese wisdom with contemporary understanding — illuminating the alchemical principles that guide both body and mind.
His books are used by students, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to deepen their insight into the authentic Taoist tradition.
Taoist Alchemy & Breathing Practice
Translation and commentary by Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen
A translation of the 16th–17th century manual Wuxi Zhi Zhi (“The Knowledge of the Five Breathings”), unveiling ancient Taoist breathing techniques linked to Internal Alchemy.
Available on BookBaby and Amazon
"To know others, that is knowledge; to know oneself, that is enlightenment."
— Daodejing Ch. 33
Transl. Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen
International Collaboration
&
Conferences
Sharing Taoist wisdom and research across cultures.
Taoist-Lifestyle.com actively contributes to the international study and transmission of Taoist Internal Alchemy, Chinese Martial Arts, and Taoist Medicine.
Through lectures, publications, and conference participation, Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen shares decades of research — bridging traditional Taoist teachings with modern academic and cultural contexts.
From China to Europe, these collaborations honor the ancient roots of the Tao while fostering dialogue between East and West.
What if you were given the tools to restore and maintain your health from within?
For thousands of years, Taoist alchemists, doctors, and scholars refined the art of transformation — cultivating balance between body, mind, and spirit.
Their discoveries were passed down from master to disciple through observation, inner research, and the living wisdom of Nature.
At Taoist-Lifestyle.com, this authentic knowledge continues.
Prof. Dr. Dan K.J. Vercammen shares the teachings entrusted to him by his Taoist teachers in China — not as titles or dogma, but as living practice.
Together with Angela Verkade, he opens these teachings to all sincere students ready to walk the path of discovery and awareness.
Today, you no longer have to journey across mountains to find a teacher.
Through our online programs, group sessions, and study materials, you can begin your own path — guided by genuine Taoist principles and an unbroken lineage of Internal Alchemy.
The wisdom once hidden in the mountains of China is now within your reach.