Tan Tien Chi Kung

Tan Tien Chi Kung is the art of cultivating chi in the lower abdomen--the tan tien. Known as the Ocean of Chi, this lower abdominal area holds the key to opening the body to the free and continuous movement of chi. Included are exercises to develop chi for increased vitality and the mind-body balance essential for spiritual growth and well-being.

Acknowledgments

viii

Putting Tan Tien Chi Kung into Practice

ix

Introduction

1

(161)

Tan Tien Chi Kung

1

(4)

Universal Tao Basic Practices and Preparation Exercises

5

(1)

1 Chi and the Lower Tan Tien

6

(10)

Chi Pressure

6

(2)

Tan Tien Power

8

(2)

The Lower Tan Tien and Second Brain

10

(2)

Chi and Transformation

12

(4)

2 Unlimited Potentialities

16

(7)

Our Bodies and the Body of the Universe

16

(2)

The Chi Kung State and the Sense of Wonder

18

(1)

Higher Cultivation

19

(1)

Energy Transformation and the Lower Tan Tien

20

(3)

3 Smiling and Laughing Chi Kung

23

(14)

Body Sensing

23

(1)

The Inner Smile

24

(2)

Smiling and Laughing Energy Practices

26

(11)

4 Squatting Chi Kung

37

(9)

A Natural Posture

37

(2)

Squatting and the Psoas

39

(2)

Squatting Practices

41

(5)

5 Breathing, Dancing, and Bone Chi Kung

46

(8)

Natural Breathing

46

(1)

Abdominal Breathing

46

(1)

Skin Breathing

47

(1)

Inner and Outer Dancing

48

(3)

Bone Marrow Nei Kung

51

(3)

6 Closing the Three Gates

54

(15)

Anus-Body Connections

58

(11)

7 Empty Force and Perineum Power

69

(40)

Building Pressure in the Lower Tan Tien

69

(4)

Perineum Power Exercises

73

(34)

Dragon and Tiger Breath

73

(6)

Bladder Area Exercise

79

(3)

Solar Plexus Area Exercise

82

(3)

Bladder Area Exercise #2

85

(1)

Exercise for the Sides of the Lower Tan Tien

86

(2)

Exercise for the Sides of the Body

88

(4)

Kidneys Exercise

92

(3)

Door of Life Exercise

95

(3)

Chest Exercise

98

(2)

Total Tan Tien Breathing

100

(2)

Exercise to Increase Chi Pressure and Vibration

102

(3)

Working with a Partner

105

(2)

Releasing Tension in the Chest Diaphragm

107

(2)

8 Tan Tien Chi Kung Animal Postures

109

(42)

Tan Tien Chi Kung Warm-Up

109

(3)

The Eleven Animal Postures

112

(32)

Rabbit

112

(3)

Crane

115

(2)

Bear

117

(4)

Swallow

121

(3)

Dragon

124

(4)

Eagle

128

(2)

Monkey

130

(4)

Elephant

134

(3)

Rhinoceros

137

(2)

Horse

139

(2)

Bull

141

(3)

Ending Exercise for Animal Postures

144

(7)

9 Chi Kung, Health, and Healing

151

(11)

The Body's Wisdom

151

(1)

Subtle Wonders

152

(2)

Chi Kung as Active Energy Meditation

154

(1)

Self-Healing and Wholeness

155

(4)

Consciousness and Relaxation

159

(1)

Reactivation and Regeneration

160

(2)

10 Chi and the Tao

162

(12)

The Lower Tan Tien and Chi Kung

162

(5)

Wisdom Mind

167

(4)

Chi Kung as Self-Actualization

171

(2)

Surrender and the Chi Kung State

173

(1)

About the Author

174

(1)

The Universal Tao System and Training Center

175

(2)

The Universal Tao System

175

(1)

The Universal Tao Training Center

176

(1)

Index

177

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