- 1 - Awaken Healing Energy through the Tao Taoist Secret of Circulating Internal Energy Mantak Chia Edited by: Sam Langberg - 2 - Copy Editor: Sam Langberg Editorial Assistance: Micheal Winn, Robin Winn, Contributing Writers: Dr. Lawrence Young, Dr. C.Y. Hsu, Gunther Weil, Ph.D Illustrations: Susan MacKay Final Revised Editing: Jean Chilton © Mantak Chia First published in 1983 by: Aurora Press ISBN: 974-85392-0-2 Library of Congress Catalog Number: 83-71473 Manufactured in Thailand Tenth Printing, 2002 Universal Tao Publications 274/1 Moo 7, Luang Nua, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, 50220 Thailand Tel (66)(53) 495-596 Fax: 495-853 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.universal-tao.com All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission from the author except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. - 3 - Contents Contents Contents................................................................................ i About the Author.................................................................... viii Acknowledgements............................................................... xii Word of Caution .................................................................... xiii Foreward ............................................................................... xiv Introduction............................................................................ xvi Commentary .......................................................................... xix Chapter I Awaken the “Chi” Life Energy .......................................... 2 Primary Energy Channels................................................. 4 Proper wiring of the Etheric Body ................................... 5 What does it mean to “Open The Routes”?..................... 5 Lessen Side Effects by Careful Preparation..................... 6 Acupuncture and Microcosmic Orbit................................ 7 Summary........................................................................... 7 Chapter II Prepare to Circulate the Chi Energy .............................. 9 Create a Relaxed Environment......................................... 9 Clothes.............................................................................. 9 Room................................................................................. 9 Diet.................................................................................... 9 Stimulating the Flow of Chi ............................................. 10 How to Sit ......................................................................... 11 How to Breathe................................................................. 13 Mental Attitude................................................................... 14 Position of the Tongue...................................................... 14 First Position................................................................. 15 Second Position........................................................... 15 Third Position................................................................ 16 Chapter III Secret of the Inner Smile ................................................. 17 Healing Power of a Smile.................................................. 17 Smile Love into your Vital Organs..................................... 19 How to Smile Down with the Inner Smile ....................... 21 - 4 - Contents Start with the Eyes ..................................................... 21 Front Line................................................................. 24 Jaws......................................................................... 24 Tongue to Palate...................................................... 24 Neck and Throat....................................................... 24 Loving Heart............................................................. 25 Lungs........................................................................ 25 Abdomen.................................................................. 26 Middle Line: Swallow Saliva into Lower Abdomen....................... 26 Back Line: Spine...................................................... 27 End By Collecting the Energy at the Navel ............ 27 Practice The Inner Smile in Daily Life...................... 28 Summary........................................................................... 28 Chapter IV Begin the Orbit: Open the Front Channel, The Functional................................................................ 30 Awaken the Individual Healing Points .............................. 30 Choosing your First Point: The Navel............................... 32 Use a Finger to help Concentrate ................................... 32 Heart and Chest Problems............................................... 34 Nervous Tension, Old Age, Physical Weakness.............. 34 High Blood Pressure ....................................................... 34 Low Blood Pressure......................................................... 35 Gastro-Intestinal Problems............................................... 36 Second Energy Center: For Men Jing Gong (Sperm Palace) ................................ 38 Women, Kuan-Yuan (Ovarian Palace)............................. 38 For Unmarried and Young Men......................................... 38 For Middle-Aged and Old Men ........................................ 38 Third Energy Center: Hui-Yin or Perineum ...................... 39 Chapter V Points of the Microcosmic Orbit....................................... 41 Fourth Energy Center: Chang-Chiang/(Coccyx)............... 41 Fifth Energy Center: Ming-Men (Opposite Navel Point on Spine) ..................... 43 Back Pain while Concentrating........................................ 44 - 5 - Contents Sixth Energy Center: Chi-Chung (Opposite the Solar Plexus on the Spine) ...................... 45 Stimulate the Pancreas ................................................... 45 Seventh Energy Center: Yu-Chen/Back of the Neck ............................................... 45 Shoulder and Upper Back Pain......................................... 46 Eighth Energy Center: Pai-hui/Crown of the Head ............................................... 46 Ninth Energy Center: Yin-Tang/Brow Point Between Eyes.................................. 47 Chapter VI Opening the Basic Microcosmic Orbit............................. 51 Beginners: Reverse the Chi Flow .................................... 51 Tenth Energy Center:Tongue to the Palate ..................... 53 Eleventh Energy Center: Hsuan-Chi (Throat)........................................................... 55 Twelfth Energy Center:Shun-Chung (Heart)..................... 56 Thirteenth Energy Center: Chun-Kung (Solar Plexus)................................................ 56 Collect the Energy when finished .................................. 56 Rubbing the Face ............................................................. 57 Chapter VII Open the Arm and Leg Routes: The Large Heavenly Cycle................................................. 59 Chapter VIII Set a Training Schedule..................................................... 64 Review: Major Points of Microcosmic Orbit...................... 65 Circulate Chi Power Continuously in the Orbit ................ 69 Automatic Circulation of Chi.............................................. 70 Chapter IX Safety Valves: How to prevent Side Effects ................... 72 Cleansing Process: Belching and Diarrhea..................... 72 Sexual Life During Practice.............................................. 73 Appetite and Stomach Ailments........................................ 73 Throat Center: Coughing.................................................. 74 - 6 - Contents Cleansing of the Esophagus, Stomach and Intestines.................................................... 74 Illusions and Mental Illness................................................ 74 When to see a Doctor ...................................................... 75 Proper Practice will prevent Side Effects ........................ 76 Chapter X Commonly Asked Questions and Answers on the Microcosmic................................................................. 78 What is Chi?...................................................................... 78 Do you have to sit in a Chair? ......................................... 79 What to do when Erection or Vaginal Expansion Occurs During Practice?................... 80 Will circulating the Microcosmic help my Sexual Problems?........................................................ 80 Is Taoist Practice suitable for Everyone? ........................ 81 Can Women practice during Menstruation?..................... 82 Should I concentrate on the “Third Eye” between the Eyebrows? ............................... 82 Why do some Practitioners develop Back or Shoulder Pain?..................................................... 82 Back Pain for Older and Weaker People.......................... 83 Can People that have had Surgery Practice?................... 83 Why do some People Experience Ringing In the Ears during Practice?.............................................. 83 What to do for Loss of Appetite after Practice?................ 84 Why do Some People Shift about, Shake their Legs, Or make Sounds during Practice? .................................. 84 How does Chi affect the Sick Body? ............................... 86 How do you remedy Blockage in the Chest? .............. 87 What is the Proper Time to Practice? ............................. 87 Do You need to change your diet?................................... 88 Does Practicing the Microcosmic affect your Interests in Social Life?............................................. 88 Can Practicing cut down on the Number of Hours you Sleep? ......................................................... 89 Should you Practice when Angry, Sad, or Disappointed? .............................................................. 89 - 7 - Contents Does Rhythmic Breathing or Chanting help to circulate the Microcosmic Orbit? ................................. 90 Does Master Chia pass Energy to his Students to help open the Routes? ................................................ 91 Are there any Side Effects with your Method? ............... 91 Why do I feel Tired after Meditating? ............................... 93 What is the Benefit of Completing the Microcosmic Orbit? .................................................... 94 Chapter XI Medical Science looks at the Microcosmic..................... 96 A Medical Opinion on the Benefit of Taoist Chi circulation by C.Y. Hsu, M.D ............................ 97 A brief History of Taoism and Healing Arts by Stephen Pan, Ph.D....................................................... 97 A Doctor’s Search for the Taoist Healing Energy by Lawrence Young, M.D......................... 100 Chapter XII Personal Experiences with the Microcosmic ................. 105 Tape Recorded in Workshops with Mantak Chia and Gunther Weil.............................................................. 105 Chapter XIII An M.D. interviews Three Practitioners of Taoist Yoga by Lawrence Young, M.D................................. 115 An Interview with “S”......................................................... 115 An Interview with Dan ...................................................... 119 An Interview with Bill ........................................................ 123 Chapter XIV Observations on Higher Taoist Practices....................... 129 Taoist Yoga and the Kundalini by Michael Winn.................. 130 Chapter XV Summary of Seven Stages of Taoist Esoteric Yoga....... 138 Small Heavenly Cycle (Microcosmic Orbit)...................... 138 Tongue is a Switch of the Circuit...................................... 139 Seven Formulas of the Seven Books of the Tao............... 140 First Formula: Fusion of the Five Elements................. 140 - 8 - Contents Second Formula: Lesser Enlightenment of Kan and Li............................ 143 Third Formula: Greater Enlightenment of Kan and Li........................... 145 Fourth Formula: Greatest Enlightenment of Kan and Li......................... 145 Fifth Formula: Sealing of the Five Sense Organs ............................. 146 Sixth Formula: Congress of Heaven and Earth Immortality ................ 147 Seventh Formula: Reunion of Man and Heaven True Immortal Man....................................................... 147 Chapter XVI Taoist Esoteric Yoga Course Offerings........................... 150 Six Healing Sounds........................................................... 151 Chi Massage — Taoist Rejuvenation................................ 151 Iron Shirt Chi Kung The Highest Form of Chi Kung ........................................ 152 Tai Chi Chi Kung Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan ................ 152 Dah Uh Gong Nei Kung Five Finger Kung Fu.......................................................... 153 Seminal and Ovarian Kung Fu......................................... 153 Tai Chi Chuan - Long and Short Forms............................ 154 Seminal Kung Fu:Taoist Secret of Energy........................ 154 Iron Shirt Chi Kung............................................................ 156 Healing Hand..................................................................... 157 Transmitting the Power to Help Open the Channels............................................... 157 Appendix I: Table of Energy Centers..................................................... 158 Appendix II: How Taoist Yoga affects your Hormonal System............. 164 Endocrine Glands and Taoist Energy Centers................. 164 Adrenals............................................................................ 164 Kidney................................................................................ 167 Testes................................................................................ 167 Ovaries.............................................................................. 168 - 9 - Contents Spleen............................................................................... 168 Thymus Gland................................................................... 169 Hypothalamus................................................................... 170 Thyroid Gland: Gland of Energy ....................................... 170 Pituitary Gland.................................................................... 172 Tongue Touches The Palate.............................................. 172 Pineal Gland...................................................................... 173 Universal Tao System ........................................Overview 1-35 - 10 -