NEIJING NATURE-BASED MEDICINE
The Wisdom of the Cosmos
Explore the deep teachings of the Huangdi Neijing that reveal deep insights into cosmology and humanity’s relationship with nature
This standalone, single-semester course is designed for:
- Individuals interested in early Chinese history and philosophy
- Those wishing to study traditional descriptions of cosmology and nature
- Individuals seeking to explore the original writings and principles of Chinese medicine
At the end of the course, participants may choose to apply for and continue their studies in the 2-Year Postgraduate Mentorship program. No prior healthcare experience or knowledge of the Chinese language is required.
NEIJING NATURE-BASED MEDICINE
Course Structure
This format includes core content from our comprehensive 2-year post-graduate mentorship.
Apricot Grove 2-Year Mentorship Training: First Semester Option
This course offers students the opportunity to fully participate in the first semester of the Apricot Grove 2-Year Postgraduate Mentorship. In this course, students are introduced to the writings of the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic) and Neijing Nature-Based Medicine (NNBM), foundational texts and frameworks in Chinese medicine.
The curriculum explores the history, language, and culture of ancient China, the techniques of Classical Text Archaeology (CTA), and the principles of Neijing space-time theory-the fundamental theoretical framework that has guided Chinese medical practice for more than two millennia and underpins the patterns of nature’s design.
Course Structure:
- Weekly study topic modules delivered via our Canvas online learning platform
- One-hour recorded lecture per module
- Interactive weekly discussion forum
- Weekly calligraphy and text reading class (begins after introductory lectures)
- Live Sunday teaching sessions held on Zoom
- At the end of the course, students may apply for and continue in the 2-year postgraduate mentorship if desired
All live sessions are recorded and made available for students who cannot attend in real time.
No proficiency in Chinese is required for this course.
CANVAS LMS ONLINE CLASSROOM
Course Content
- Introduction to the Neijing and the practice of Nature-Based Medicine
- History of Early China and introduction to the Chinese Language
- Classical Text Scholarship (CTA)
- The History of the Neijing Text
- Introduction to Neijing Space-Time Theory
- Models of the Celestial Heavens: Part A
- Models of the Celestial Heavens: Part B
- Models of the Terrestrial Heavens: Part A
- Models of the Terrestrial Heavens: Part B
- Nature’s Design: Axial and Radial Patterns
For more information, please see the Curriculum and Schedule of the Neijing Nature-Based Medicine 2-Year Postgraduate Mentorship Program
Course Content
- Introduction to the Neijing and the practice of Nature-Based Medicine
- Introduction to the History of Early China and the Chinese Language
- Introduction to Classical Text Scholarship
- The History of the Neijing Text
- Introduction to Neijing Space-Time Theory
- Descriptions of the Celestial Heavens: Part
- Descriptions of the Celestial Heavens: Part
- Descriptions of the Terrestrial Heavens: Part
- Descriptions of the Terrestrial Heavens: Part B
- Nature’s Loom: Axial and Radial Patterns
Read more about the Curriculum and Schedule on the Foundations Level I program course page.
This course is ideal for practitioners, students, and non-medical professionals who would like an introduction to Neijing Nature-Based Medicine and the Neijing and/or who are considering the full program.
Tuition Cost
1st Semester Option tuition cost is approximately ¼ of the cost of the 4-semester Online Lecture Series (only).
Curriculum | Type | Length | Professional | Student* | Auditing Non-Medical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture Series & Mentorship Training | Online (live & recorded) | 4 months (Online) | $1,900 1,2 | $1,140 1,2 | $675 3 |
* Student rate is for students currently enrolled in an accredited medical institution, or practitioners in their first two years of practice.
NOTE: Tuition must be Paid in Full at the time of registration. There are no options for payment plans, country parity discounts, or other scholarships available for this course.
1 PDA/CEU available
2 Cost is 25% of the tuition for the Online Lecture Series portion of the full program
3 Only available for those who are NOT a medical professional or student in an accredited medical institution. Does not include CEU credit.
Course Specifics for the Wisdom of the Cosmos
- Register directly for this online course without an application process.
- Upon completion, students who are interested in enrolling in the remaining three semesters of the full 2-year Postgraduate Training Program or the Online Lecture Series portion can apply for the program at the pro-rated standard tuition rates.
- CEU/PDA credit available for Professionals and Students who successfully complete the course.
- The Non-Medical Audit is available only for those who are not medical professionals or students in accredited institutions.
Watch a Sample Lecture
The following are lecture excerpts from our online classroom.
Study Topic #12
Architecture of the Human Body (excerpt)
Study Topic #13
Rivers and Watersheds (excerpt)
Study Topic #14
Suwen Chapter 1 Text Reading (excerpt)
Study Topic #25
Seeing with the Artist’s Eye (excerpt)
Still Have Questions?
I am so grateful to have found Neijing Nature-Based Medicine! It brings me so much joy to know that this medicine exists, that it is practiced and that there is an opportunity to learn ancient medicine based from nature! My heart feels tingly warm knowing that the earth has people (Dr Edward Neal) that teach this knowledge and share. The teaching and learning style is especially cherished as it is long learning! It gives me time to soak it in, take it in and feel it for my own experiences. I also love the artists approach style, because it gives space for interpretation and perception.
Kanisha T.
Ancestral Skin Marker/Quyanaa Practitioner (birth & maturation)
Cordova, AK USA
Accreditation & Certification
Earn continuing education credit
The Apricot Grove’s Neijing Nature-Based Medicine: Wisdom of the Cosmos course (1st Semester Option) is pending approval by the NCCAOM® for approximately 40 hours of distance learning PDA’s.
PDA credits are awarded with eligibility based on full class participation and a minimum 75% score on weekly quizzes.
Continuing Education
The Apricot Grove’s Neijing Descriptions of the Cosmos has PDA credits pending by the NCCAOM for 28 hours of distance learning, and 28 hours of CEU for the State of California. To obtain PDA/CEU credits, students are required to watch or participate in all class content and complete weekly quizzes with a score of 75% or greater.
This course gave me back the wish of studying Chinese medicine for the rest of my life. I was looking for something like this years before I knew this course’s existence.
Luciano S.
ACUPUNCTURE PRACTITIONER
