Who we are

Heal, awaken, and level-up—through the art of embodied alchemy.

At Spiral Alchemy you’ll walk Bagua circles, breathe Taiji spirals, and reclaim your story inside myth-rich practices that fuse trauma-informed somatics with time-tested internal kung fu. Whether you’re a seeker craving depth, a survivor ready to reset your nervous system, or a practitioner hungry for next-level neigong, each session turns movement into medicine and spirit into power.

Damian Saucedo is a Chicago-based teacher of internal martial arts, qigong, Taijiquan, and Baguazhang whose work focuses on developing structure, breath, adaptability, and embodied awareness through movement. Drawing from traditional Chinese internal arts, standing meditation, silk reeling, neigong, and self-defense training, he teaches practices that help students build resilience, coordination, nervous system regulation, and a deeper connection between mind and body. His approach combines practical martial training with Daoist-inspired philosophy, emphasizing rooting, balance, and transformation through consistent practice. Through private coaching, workshops, and group classes in Chicago, Damian guides students in using movement not only as a martial discipline, but also as a path toward presence, self-understanding, and personal growth.

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