In this interview I talk with Paul Cavel, author and Taoist teacher in the Water Tradition of Lao Tse. For video version, visit: https://www.guruviking.com/ep25-paul-cavel-taoist-energy-arts-guru-viking-interviews/ We discuss how a serious motor cycle accident left Paul in chronic pain. Searching for a solution, Paul met the man who would go on to become his teacher in the energy arts, Bruce Frantzis, lineage holder of the Taoist Water Tradition. Living full time in Bruce’s home, in a year they successfully healed Paul’s body and so began a lifetime of study. We go on to discuss the power of Taoist energy arts in terms of martial arts, healing, and spirituality - as well as the extraordinary effects of studying closely with a true master of that tradition. We explore the function of lineage, mind-to-mind transmission, the 8 energy bodies, and how to release physical trauma, emotional blockages, and even knots in the karmic body itself. Topics include: 0:00 - About Paul 0:56 - Early interest in martial arts 03:53 - Paul’s major motorcycle accident and discovering Tai Chi 08:17 - Healing physical trauma and rejuvenating the body 14:15 - Releasing nervous system shock 18:34 - Meeting Taoist Master Bruce Frantzis 27:05 - The art of relating to a master 29:52 - Paul’s practice schedule 33:24 - Working with the 8 energy bodies 37:29 - Releasing karmic knots 47:25 - What is a psychic knot? 50:27 - The importance of lineage in Taoism 1:00:21 - The dangers of mixing different systems 1:11:51 - Embodying the teachings 1:20:33 - Mind-to-mind transmission vs energetic manipulation 1:33:24 - Moral repercussions of energy manipulation 1:42:07 - Where to start with Taoist practice? 1:48:18 - Studying with Paul 1:49:42 - Drawn to lineage To find out more about Paul, visit:
 - https://www.paulcavel.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com/ Music 'Deva Dasi' by Steve James