Stimulating the Flow of Chi

To prepare for meditation first rub your face, ears, eyes, waist, and

the soles of your feet. Rotate your head 12 times in both directions,

then clasp your hands above your head and rotate your trunk

36 times in a circular motion.

To prevent stiffness, promote flexibility, and ensure an easier

flow of energy upon awakening each morning, stretch your tendons,

clench your teeth, and swallow your saliva. To stretch your

tendons,

sit up with your legs extended out in front of you and grab your toes

or ankles. Exhale completely and gradually bend at the waist

stretching forward with your hands as far as you can go without

straining. Practice nine times. Next beat your teeth together nine

times then use your tongue to massage you gums. This will prevent

gum disease and exercise your tongue. We deal with this

more in the Chi Massage (Taoist Rejuvenation).