some of the side effects that occur when the power may suddenly
surge up to the head. Those are standing, sitting, or walking, can
use the Ming-men as their point of concentration.
Fig. 5.3 Energy flows upward through the major
points of the Back Channel.Back Pain while Concentrating
Those of you who have back pain may find that the pains intensify
when you concentrate on the Ming Men. Do not let that stop you.
Before concentrating rub your hands together to produce warmth
and place them on the painful area. When you first start Ming Men
practice it might help to use scotch tape to fasten something prickly
over the point or press the point for about a minute before concen-
trating on it. In time you will need only a few minutes to concentrate
and collect energy. Many people feel the power more readily at the
Ming Men than at the navel.
Important Note: Try to remember when you concentrate, to let
the power (warm current) flow. Do not try to direct the power. In the
beginning, when you feel warmth in the navel, move your point of
concentration down. The power follows this shift of attention, it is
not that you have brought the power down. The power in your body
knows where to go.
Ming-Men GO-4Open the Back Channel