What does it mean to “Open the Routes”?

“Opening the routes” means clearing all obstructions that impede

the flow of chi energy in their natural paths. Most obstructions take

the form of physical, mental, or emotional tension. It helps to understand

that these energy routes in the body are grounded in the

larger balancing forces of nature which are exerting powerful influence

over us at every moment. The healing power of natural forces

can be tapped to help the body in clearing itself of the obstruction

to its natural energy flow.

The route running down the front of the body (it may flow in an

upward direction before the Microcosmic Orbit is linked together)

the Functional Channel, has a yin, or cold nature. The route running

up the back, the Governor Channel, is yang, or hot, in nature.

The feet are said to be the ground or the “earthwire” and absorb negatively charged energy from the earth. The top of the head, or

crown, is the “heavenly wire”, or positive wire and absorbs the yang

power from above, especially from the sun.

When these two routes are joined and cleared of obstruction

the power will flow in a circuit between these two poles, positive

and negative, linking the vital organs of the body to the main loop of

the microcosmic orbit around the trunk and head of the body. So

by simply opening the two main routes, Functional and Governor, a

larger supply of warm “chi” current flows into every bodily organ.

The process of mixing yin and yang, hot and cold, heaven and

earth, takes place automatically, balancing your physical, mental

and emotional selves.