Sublime

The tongue and genitals share many similarities. They are both superlative givers and receivers of energy.

Also known as Manipura, the third chakra is located at the solar plexus.

Adopt the Horse stance, relaxing the shoulders and arms as much as possible. Using only the thighs for torque, twist the trunk and torso slowly left and right. Torso and spine should be passively propelled left and right by the torque action of thighs and waist.

Through the integration of Prāṇa and citta, intelligent movement effortlessly manifests within this maze of conditions that arise, and we are slowly freed from preconditioned patterns that keep us both mentally and physically entangled.

The Fourth Sign occurs when ‘the Jade Gate grows wet and slippery’ with lubrication and means that the man should now thrust fully to the hilt and move about deeply inside the Celestial Palace.

Here’s a little nugget of Taoist wisdom: sensory deprivation amplifies chi by conserving it. When you blindfold someone, chi cannot leak out their eyes.

Taoist health care employs five primary therapeutic methods to prevent and combat disease, maintain energy balance, regulate the vital organs, and harmonize the Three Treasures of life. Those therapies are herbs and diet, acupuncture, massage, breathing and exercise, and heliotherapy (sunlight therapy).