Chapter X
Taoists believe that the food sources with the purest form of energy are the green leafy
vegetables. These have taken sunlight directly into their cells. Rather than waiting until
the energy in the Universe is processed through plants, the Taoist goes directly to the
source of this primordial energy. Through Chi Kung and meditation, the Taoists direct
the energy of the Universe precisely. Opening the Three Tan Tiens is a meditational Chi
Kung exercise that focuses on how to directly tap into the source of energy all around
us.Activating the Three Fires
The Three Fires refers to the fire energy contained within the lower abdomen, the Door
of
Life (the adrenal fire) and the heart center. Opening these centers fills the body with
energy and life force.- Stand with the feet together. Feel the connection to the Earth through the soles of
the feet. Project your mind and extend your Chi into the Earth. Continue extending
your mind power and Chi until you feel the connection to the infinite space beyond
the Earth. - Hold the palms down, parallel to the ground, lifting up the fingers. Connect to the
Earth energy through the center of the palms. - Move the arms and palms out slightly to the front of the body (palms still facing
down). As the arms move, expand your mind and feel the connection to the Earth
and the infinite space below you. - Gently, pull the hands and arms back toward the body. As the arms move, feel the
Chi flow through your body and condensing into the Lower Tan Tien. Continue to
push and pull 6-9 times, expanding your mind and gathering Chi from the infinite
space into the Lower Tan Tien. - Lift your arms and face the palms toward the Lower Tan Tien. Feel as if you are
holding a huge Chi ball on the Lower Tan Tien. Feel the connection between the fire
in the Lower Tan Tien and the fire energy in the Universe. Feel the warmth spread
through the entire body. - Expand your awareness to the infinite space behind you. Move your hands to the
back and hold a huge Chi fire ball on the Door of Life (Ming Men). - Feel the Chi ball pulsing and breathing, drawing energy into the body from the infinite
space behind you. - Lift the hands, palms facing up, to the sides of the body under the arm pits. Feel the
Chi from the fingers extend into your chest igniting the fire in the Heart Center. - Allow the Heart Center to open, pulsing and breathing with Chi.
- Feel all three fires activated and resonating together; the Lower Tan Tien, the Door
of Life and the Heart Center.