there. Then rotate your fist thirty-six times clockwise, allowing the
circle to grow larger until it is no more than six inches in diameter
(not higher than the heart nor lower than the pelvis). Then reverse
the direction of rotation and rotate twenty-four times in a counter-
clockwise direction, gradually shrinking the circle until it returns to
the navel. A woman reverses the order of rotation, first rotating
counterclockwise thirty-six times and reversing the direction and
shrinking the circle while rotating clockwise twenty-four times back
to the navel. To determine direction imagine a clock at your navel.
Fig. 6.5 Collecting the EnergyEventually you will learn to direct the chi with your mind and will
not need your fist to help you guide it.
Also, if you are short on time you can collect the energy three or
nine times, reversing it the same number of times.
Rubbing the Face
During meditation, the hands will become very warm because of
the Warm Current passing through them. Immediately after prac-
tice, rub your hands together briefly and then rub them briskly over
your face for one or two minutes. This will serve, literally as a reju-
venating cosmetic substance. Rub your eyes gently and rotate
them. Then rub your ears. Beat your teeth together lightly thirty-six
A. Men finish by collecting the energy in the navel and circling it
36 times clockwise and 24 times counterclockwise.B. Women finish by collecting the energy in the navel and
circling it 36 times counterclockwise and 24 times clockwise.Complete the Microcosmic Orbit