Key Takeaways
1. Taoist Principles: Conserve and Transform Sexual Energy
Sexual energy (creative energy) is the only energy that can be doubled, tripled or increased even more.
Energy conservation. Taoism views energy as a finite resource, emphasizing conservation and transformation. Women lose energy primarily through menstruation, not intercourse. The key is to transform this lost energy into vital energy for organs, glands, the brain, bone marrow, and spiritual growth.
Emotional balance. Negative emotions drain life-force energy, hindering sexual creativity. Transforming negative energy into positive Chi is crucial. This involves circulating energy through specific channels, converting negative emotions into life-force.
Virtue and energy. Cultivating virtues like love, joy, kindness, and honesty increases sexual creative energy. The Orgasmic Upward Draw redirects this energy to strengthen organs and glands, fostering emotional and physical well-being.
2. Understanding Female Sexual Anatomy and Response
For over half a century a battle raged over the location of women’s orgasms.
Comprehensive anatomy. A complete understanding of female sexual anatomy is essential for maximizing pleasure and control. This includes the Mount of Venus, inner and outer lips, clitoris, urethra, vagina, G-spot, and perineum.
Unified sexual organ. The clitoris, inner lips, urethral sponge, and perineal sponge form a unified sexual organ. All parts react during sexual arousal, regardless of which area is stimulated.
Sexual response cycle. Women's sexual responses progress through four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Understanding these phases helps women and their partners navigate sexual experiences more effectively.
3. Microcosmic Orbit: The Foundation of Energy Circulation
All students of the Universal Tao System are taught to circulate their Chi in the Microcosmic Orbit, a necessary step to understanding the cultivation of Ching from the raw physical level of eggs to the refined subtle energy of a Shen, or spiritual being.
Energy pathways. The Microcosmic Orbit involves circulating subtle energy through specific energy points in the body. This circulation is essential for transforming raw physical energy into refined spiritual energy.
Functional and Governor Channels. The Functional (Yin) Channel runs from the perineum up the front of the body to the tongue. The Governor (Yang) Channel runs from the perineum up the spine to the roof of the mouth. The tongue acts as a switch, connecting these channels.
Primordial energy. Sexual energy in the Microcosmic Orbit is primordial, re-creating the Yin and Yang balance within the female body. This energy gives rebirth on a spiritual level, fostering confidence and harmony.
4. Ovarian Kung Fu: Activating and Controlling Sexual Energy
Ovarian Kung Fu implies an expression of power and control, of the ability to take command of one’s body and sexual life.
Discipline and control. Ovarian Kung Fu involves disciplined practice to gain, increase, collect, and transform ovarian (sexual) energy. It emphasizes power and control over one's body and sexual life.
Building energy safely. Building up energy without knowing how to use it is dangerous. The Microcosmic Orbit is crucial for circulating energy and storing it safely for later transformation.
Holistic training. Proper training in Healing Love requires understanding concepts, steps, and the pleasure that lies ahead. This ensures effective control and transformation of sexual energy.
5. Ovarian Breathing: Harnessing Ovarian Power
The Ovarian Breathing Process to be taught in this book releases the energy produced by the ovaries, and makes it possible to store this energy, which has a Yang (active) quality, in the woman’s body.
Menstrual cycle connection. Ovarian Breathing retrieves biological energy used in making eggs, uterine lining, and hormones. It transforms sexual energy into Chi, potentially shortening menstrual flow or ceasing menstruation altogether.
Diaphragmatic breathing. Proper Ovarian Breathing uses the thoracic, pelvic, and urogenital diaphragms. These diaphragms act as floodgates or pistons, controlling energy flow to organs and higher centers.
Step-by-step practice. The Ovarian Breathing exercise involves specific postures (sitting, standing, lying), gentle contractions of the Chi Muscle, and guiding energy from the Ovarian Palace to the perineum, spine, brain, and navel.
6. Ovarian and Vaginal Compression: Increasing Sexual Power
By packing the Chi into the ovaries and the vagina, you warm up the sexual region so that you can be more sexually active, easily aroused, and easily have an orgasm.
Dynamic power. Ovarian and Vaginal Compression builds sexual power by directing vital Chi from the upper body into the ovaries. This warms the sexual region, increasing arousal and orgasmic potential.
Step-by-step exercise. The exercise involves inhaling air into the throat, swallowing it down to the solar plexus, and compressing it into the pelvic region. This is achieved by contracting abdominal muscles and squeezing the vagina.
Venting high blood pressure. For those with high blood pressure, venting exercises involving the Ming-Men and Yuang Chuan points can release excess energy and tension in the head.
7. The Orgasmic Upward Draw: Transforming Arousal
Through the practice of the life-force meditation known as the Microcosmic Orbit meditation, we begin to learn how to recycle the ovaries’ energy.
Inward transformation. The Orgasmic Upward Draw transforms sexual energy by circulating aroused energy back into the body. This prolongs and emphasizes orgasm, bringing it to organs and higher energy centers.
Four stages of practice. The practice progresses through four stages: beginning (muscle power), intermediate (Chi Muscle and pumps), advanced (Sacral and Cranial Pumps), and most advanced (mind control). Each stage refines control and transformation.
Step-by-step procedure. The exercise involves arousing oneself, performing muscle contractions at the point of orgasm, and guiding sexual energy up the spine to the brain. This process is repeated to achieve total body orgasm.
8. Dual Cultivation: Harmonizing with a Partner
By far the most powerful energy exchange between two partners occurs at the level of subtle energy.
Energy exchange. Dual Cultivation involves exchanging subtle energy between partners. This requires both partners to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually aligned.
Synchronized breathing. Synchronizing breathing with a partner builds Chi and fosters a close connection. This can be achieved through proximity and coordinated inhalation and exhalation.
Spiritual union. Couples can meditate together, exchange smiling energy, and absorb each other's negative emotions. This creates a harmonious relationship and enhances sexual experiences.
9. Dual Cultivation Positions and Hand Gestures
In lovemaking we stimulate and increase the sexual healing energy to flow through the subtle meridian channels.
Lovemaking positions. Specific lovemaking positions, such as man-on-top and woman-on-top, offer unique benefits. These positions can stimulate specific reflexes and energize internal organs.
Hand gestures. Hand gestures link meridians of fingers and toes with corresponding organs. These gestures help channel energy and enhance healing during lovemaking.
Healing through movement. The partner who moves during lovemaking brings healing to the other. The inactive partner quiets the mind and receives the healing energy.
10. Valley Orgasm: The Pinnacle of Sexual and Spiritual Union
The concept of an orgasm that is “Beyond Orgasm” is difficult to explain because we do not have a word in Western languages or a cultural concept to express it.
Beyond ordinary orgasm. Valley Orgasm, or "Beyond Orgasm," is a state of heightened awareness and pleasure. It involves climbing to a higher realm of sexual and spiritual experience.
Dual cultivation practice. Dual cultivation of the Valley Orgasm involves solo preparation, exchanging energy with a partner, and transforming sexual energy into spiritual love. This process requires multiple upward draws.
Step-by-step guide. The Valley Orgasm practice involves specific steps, including timing, embracing, coordinating breathing, and clearing blockages. It also involves directing energy to the eyes, ears, tongue, nose, and crown.
11. Egg Exercises and Vaginal Weight Lifting: Strengthening the Chi Muscle
The egg is a marvelous way to strengthen and control the Chi Muscle.
Ancient practice. Egg exercises and vaginal weight lifting are ancient Chinese practices for strengthening the vagina. These practices were used to improve health, both physically and spiritually.
Egg selection and care. Proper selection and care of the egg are crucial. Stone eggs, such as obsidian, are preferred for internal exercises. Cleanliness of the vaginal canal and the eggs is essential.
Step-by-step exercise. The Egg Exercise involves specific steps, including inserting the egg, aligning the body, contracting vaginal muscles, and moving the egg. Vaginal Weight Lifting involves adding a weight to the egg.
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Review Summary
Healing Love through the Tao receives mixed reviews. Many readers find the concepts intriguing but struggle with the complex, dry writing style. Some appreciate the ancient wisdom and powerful techniques for cultivating sexual energy, while others find it outdated or too esoteric. Positive aspects include detailed anatomy information and meditation practices. Criticisms include heteronormativity and difficulty understanding exercises without guidance. Overall, readers suggest approaching the book with an open mind and patience, potentially practicing in groups or with a teacher for better comprehension.