Front Line.................................................................
This smiling of chi energy from your eyes down your front through
the organs will later aid you in circulating the microcosmic orbit.
Your smile should flow effortlessly like a waterfall, from your eyes
down through your vital organs towards your genitals. With prac-
tice your chi will flow through these organs automatically, helping
them in their work.
Jaws.........................................................................
Smile down your face into your jaws. Your jaws are a major store-
house of tension. When you allow the energy created by that “in-
ner smile” to go into your jaws you should feel your body letting up
and tension releasing. This may be accompanied by tingling sen-
sations or noises, so do not be alarmed should that happen.
Tongue to Palate......................................................
The tongue is the bridge connecting the back (yang) and front (yin)
channels. Place your tongue on the roof of your mouth just behind
your front teeth. The correct position of the tongue is touching the
soft palate in the rear of the mouth, but it is easier to leave it in front
in the beginning. When chi flows into the tongue it may produce
strange taste sensations and a warm tingle.
Neck and Throat.......................................................
The neck region is another reservoir of tension. Contained in this
area are many important nerves and blood vessels vitally impor-
tant to your well being. The neck is the bridge between your brain
and your body. If your neck is a traffic jam, knotted with tension and
anxiety, the messages between your brain and organs will be con-
fused and tense. If you cannot relax your neck you cannot com-
plete the microcosmic orbit. Tighten your neck muscles then slowly
allow them to relax.
Tuck in your chin and let your head sink into your chest. Ancient
Taoists copied this technique from the behavior of the turtle. Relax
the neck muscles by creating the illusion that they are no longer
necessary to hold up your head. Smile into your neck and throat
and feel the tension melt.
Secret of the Inner Smile