feeling. Again the area around the eyes seems to be very impor-
tant.
Dr. Young: Basically, Master Chia taught a lot of relaxation ex-
ercises along with meditation?
S: I had developed a lot of tension doing the Micro Orbit and it
was a matter of learning the knack of letting it happen that made
the difference. Trying to do it interfered with it. First I had to learn
how to relax.
Dr. Young: The experience of the Microcosmic Orbit is the main
thrust of my investigation. There is a sensation of energy isn’t there?
Of course, it’s not proven and it will be disputed by scientists in the
medical field for some time to come. Tell me whether you felt it
was real or imaginary and if there were any side effects from your
practice.
S: I have been with Master Chia for nearly six months now. I can
direct the power to flow in the microcosmic orbit and still not suffer
any ill effects. I used to have a lot of heat in my belly and a ringing in
my ears as a result of other spiritual practices I tried. Master Chia
said that the heat and ringing of the ears should go away as a
result of my practice with him. Heat, he explained, is an extreme.
He advised me to mix cold chi energy with it and cool it down. I
think this helped me to avoid a lot of side effects.
Dr. Young: Do you have warmth left?
S: I can produce it if I want.
Dr. Young: Did Master Chia give you energy or did you get it
yourself?
S: I don’t know. He said I could get it just by being at his center.
Dr. Young: Then he didn’t do it more conspicuously?
S: No.
Dr. Young: Did he ask you to bring the heat in the Tan Tien
(lower stomach) up the back?
S: Right.
Dr. Young: Do you think you use your mind to guide it and there-
fore it’s there? Is there a way for you to tell if it’s imagination or not?
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