Grandmaster Mantak Chia – Sexual Alchemy In a world where the only answer to the ravages of female reproductive issues are even more traumatic treatments, a cry goes out for something less invasive, more dignified, and cost effective. More importantly, it must work. Bravo to Tao Garden’s Grandmaster Mantak Chia for this no-nonsense material on female sexual health. He has put forth a comprehensive manual that enables a woman to not only balance and master her own sexual energy, but it also gives her user-friendly techniques geared towards the prevention female reproductive issues. As teachers of Taoist-based energy work, we are delighted to be a part of a system of natural health that reaches far beyond theories of esoteric technology. For example, his take on breast massage not only addresses natural hormone balancing, but also is a viable cancer-prevention technique. He provides in-depth information on female sexuality that, although substantiated by other leading authors, is not so readily accessible all in one place. Most of his writing is like this—providing thorough information & wisdom on whatever subject he is addressing. This warrants a closer look at Grandmaster Mantak Chia’s system of Internal Alchemy, Universal Healing Tao, and his book Healing Love Through the Tao—Cultivating Female Sexual Energy. (See excerpts below.) TAOIST VIEW OF WOMEN’S CHI ENERGY Taoism explains that the major way men lose energy is through ejaculation, while women’s major loss of energy occurs through menstruation, and not through sexual intercourse. For a young, healthy woman, this means an additional energy expenditure as she carries on her daily business. Assuming that a woman starts having periods at age twelve and continues through menopause in her fifties, she could have as many as 300 to 500 menstrual periods in her lifetime. . . . This expenditure accounts for 30 to 40 percent of a woman’s daily energy allotment. If this sexual energy is continually permitted to pour outward, she loses 30 to 40 percent of her life-force energy. However: there is a way to transform this energy into vital energy for the organs, glands, brain, bone marrow and into spiritual energy.
BREAST MASSAGE TECHNIQUE Begin the massage by gently but firmly pushing the fatty tissue of the mound of each breast against the rib cage, moving two or three fingers of each hand in small circular movements. Start at the central nipple areas and work your way around and outward until each entire breast has been massaged. When using a cloth both sizes can be worked simultaneously if a long enough piece of cloth is used (three feet by ten feet is a good size to work with). Be observant of the body’s signals that the hormone secreting process has begun: erect nipples and a subtle filling or hardness of the breast are two positive indicators. Breast massage will increase the energy flow to the breasts, thereby helping to breakdown congestion which, over a long period of time, can contribute to the development of cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women. If discovered early enough, it can be cured. In the interest of broadening our awareness of the body’s ever-changing state of health, we suggest that once a month, ideally after each menstrual period, women regularly incorporate into their practice a simple technique of breast self-examination for early detection of breast cancer. Always look thoroughly for any changes that your breasts may have undergone since your last checkup. Stand in front of a mirror and become familiar with their appearance. Is there any unusual dimpling or puckering of the skin, discoloration, ulceration, hardening or lump? Have the superficial blood vessels grown larger or increased in number? Has the size, shape or contour of your breasts changed? Next, elevate your hands above your head and ask yourself the same questions. This tome is rife with hands-on data covering female health and sexuality, though it is highly suggested that you find a Universal Healing Tao teacher to guide you through the practices. For more information regarding the Universal Healing Tao system or Tao Garden, visit http://www.universal-tao.com/and http://tao-garden.com/. For other books by Grandmaster Mantak Chia, visit http://www.healing-tao.com/tao-garden/universal/en/books/.
By Sarina Stone & R. Mordant Mahon, authors of Why Real Women Drink Straight Tequila—The Tao of Intimacy