WHAT IS RETURN TO BALANCE?
Return to Balance is the skill of not getting lost in your own experience.
It’s the ability to notice when you’ve been pulled into thoughts, emotions, or reactions - and come back to clarity, in real time.
The aim of this course is simple:
to make returning an effortless part of your life
So instead of occasionally finding presence…
you learn how to come back - consistently, easily, and in the moments that actually matter.
This course teaches that through three simple elements:
- The Map - understand exactly how your experience works, and why you get lost
- The Method - train the skill of returning, moment by moment, in real life
- The Stages - track your progress as returning becomes more natural and stable
At its core, everything comes down to one ability:
the ability to return to balance, again and again
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
🧠 How your mind actually works - see clearly why you get pulled into stress
🔁 The skill of returning - notice when you’re lost and come back to clarity
⚖️ How suffering is created (and reduced) - understand the mechanism so it no longer runs your life
🧘 How to fall in love with meditation - move beyond effort and learn how to rest in awareness, even with a busy mind
🌿 How to stay grounded in real situations - apply this to conversations, decisions and relationships
🧭 How to live from awareness - not as a concept, but as a practical, embodied way of being
WHAT'S INCLUDED
🎥 6x sessions - a structured journey through the full system
🧩 Clear structures - maps, models, and frameworks that make it easy to follow
🧘 Guided meditations - included in the academy for mid-week consistency
📖 Course book - simple explanations with fun, memorable diagrams
🤝 Community - shared journey with others learning the same skill
☯️ This course is included as part of our Taoist Wellness Online Academy membership ☯️
meet Your TEACHER,
George Thompson
George Thompson is a Tai Chi and Qi Gong teacher, filmmaker, and educator dedicated to making authentic Taoist wisdom practical for modern life.
After experiencing anxiety and disconnection earlier in life, George travelled to the Wudang Mountains of China, where he spent over eight years studying Taoist practices under the guidance of Master Gu, a 15th-generation Wudang lineage holder. This training reshaped his understanding of balance, energy, and how real, lasting change happens.
Together, George and Master Gu founded the Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy to share these teachings with students worldwide - translating ancient wisdom into clear, grounded practices that fit modern lives.
George’s teaching style is patient, clear, and welcoming. Whether you’re completely new to the practices or have decades of experience, his approach meets you where you are - without force, pressure, or spiritual overwhelm.
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See What Our Students Are Saying
Emilia
"George’s calming yet energising presence made me question why I even have a sofa or chairs at home, until this session showed me how to truly use them properly. His firm but gentle guidance kept bringing me back to the present moment whenever my mind wandered into stories and questions, allowing me to settle more deeply into meditation and self-exploration.
The “Mind the Gap” practice was beautiful too. Thoughts became like passing trains, while I rested peacefully at the station, or like books being gently returned to a library shelf. The space between thoughts felt deeply peaceful and calming. I still need to work on my breathing, but I already feel much more grounded and safe within myself. I cannot wait for the next session. Thank you, George, for being here."
JT
"George's practical knowledge of the Dao, and his unique and playful approach to sharing it with others made this experience unforgettable."
James
"My emotions now feel freer, and I feel I direct connection to a wise and centered part of me."
Marie
"George seamlessly wove together movement practice with meditation and insightful self-growth discussions. I came away rejuvenated, with so many lessons to implement from the simple to the profound."
AJ
"I finally feel like I have the foundations: the movement, the meditation, the affirmations, the awareness."
This 6-week course is just the beginning.
With unlimited access to Taoist Wellness Online, you’ll have courses, resources, and a supportive community to help you unlock the lasting benefits of Qi Gong and Meditation.
Think of it as your all-in-one guide to living long and living well.
Packed with tools that support your physical, mental, and spiritual transformation, you’ll:
☯️ Embrace Taoist culture to bring balance and clarity to your life
🥋 Strengthen your body with Tai Chi, Qi Gong, & more!
🧘♀️ Cultivate lasting calm and clarity through gentle movement
➕ Explore powerful techniques to align your body, breath, and energy
Whether you’re looking to enhance your energy, find mental clarity, or strengthen your body’s natural rhythm...
Taoist Wellness Online is where your transformation begins.
And the best part? It’s all included in your trial at no extra cost!
