Open the Back Channel: the Governor

From the Hui-Yin the energy moves to the Chang-Chiang, or

sacrum, and begins its ascent up the back to the crown of the

head and the brow point. The back channel is extremely important

as it contains two pumps, one at the sacrum (the large bone at the

lower end of the spine), the other at the Yu-Chen (back of the neck

near the upper end of the spine).

The first pump sends chi and spinal fluid up to the neck, the

second receives the chi and spinal fluid and pumps it up into the

brain. Opening the back channel is like bringing fresh air to a stuffy

room. Your spinal column and head will be refreshed, the nerves

will be activated, and the extra oxygen and blood flowing to your

brain will make you feel more alert, more alive.