The Microcosmic Orbit The microcosmic orbit is a Taoist term, meaning the full orbiting of energy along the front and back of the torso. We ‘guide the qi along the microcosmic orbit’, meaning any stray energy is channelled and controlled. Using the microcosmic orbit for meditation and energy cultivation is a simple process: Visualise your breath as taking a journey, beginning at the lower dantian, then perineum, inhale as it travels up the back and then exhale as your visualise the breath descen