THE CHI KUNG BIBLE:  MASTERING PERSONAL POWER by Gary J. Clyman

CHAPTER #10 - Q & A SECTION

TECHNICAL

Q.	When I meditate, I always sweat, no matter if it's cold or hot in the 
room.  Why is this?  I thought meditation was suppose to relax you? 

A.	First of all, you don't practice Chi Kung "to relax yourself."  You 
practice Chi Kung to attract, cultivate, circulate, and direct energy.  When 
you draw the energy into your physical system, there is always a "heat 
accumulation" that takes place.  When you practice Chi Kung, you are also 
stimulating your body's metabolism, not to mention the physical "exercise" 
aspect of your practice.  You should be getting hot.  If you aren't 
getting "hot," you're not doing it correctly. 

Q.	What relationship do the legs have in circulating your energy while 
practicing Chi Kung, and how is this difference relating to Tai Chi? 

A.	Tai Chi has a different focus than Chi Kung.  Tai Chi is much more 
physical.  In that I mean, you're using the physical structure of the body, 
the muscles, the skeletal system, and the cardiovascular system.  When you 
practice Tai Chi, the work is more physically exerting, in Chi Kung the 
work is not as physically demanding or difficult.  As I have stated in the 
book, Tai Chi is 80% physical and 20% mind training, while Chi Kung is 80% 
mind training and only 20% physical. 

Q.	Please explain the involuntary shaking that I experience while  
practicing Chi Kung. 

A.	The involuntary shaking that many people experience can be caused by a 
few things.  The most often is that your body is not used to performing the 
various moves or holding the various postures for any extended length of 
time and that's hard.  The second most common reason for the shaking is 
similar to the first except that the person experiencing the shaking is 
in worse physical condition and the body is just "freaking out."  

Either way, within 3-4 weeks, the shaking will probably stop.  The third 
most common reason for the shaking can be a combination of the first two.  
This can be related to your energy.  This shaking is more rare and is 
nothing to be afraid of.  I don't care what other Chi Kung teachers say, 
they are wrong!

These vibrations can be quite violent in appearance, but the mere fact that 
they have occurred is still a benefit.  The person experiencing these 
violent vibrations should just continue practicing as usual.  Shaking due 
to this reason will take longer to go away.  I am not suggesting that you 
even want them to go away.  With "true" energy related vibrations, the best 
way to deal with these vibrations is to keep practicing so these vibrations 
can be "assimilated" into your system.  I spent many years working to 
experience these violent vibrations.  Congratulations if you are, indeed, 
experiencing them.  I'm sure you worked hard to get to this level.

Q.	Often when I practice Chi Kung, especially the sitting meditations, I 
become distracted either by sexual/physical sensations or by sexual 
thoughts.  How can I avoid these distractions? 

A.	These should not be viewed as distractions.  The first place where 
your increased energy or cultivated sexual energy (Jing) will show itself 
is as an increase in your "sexual" energy.  These increases can be 
experienced as different urges, thoughts, images, or actions.  Because Chi 
Kung works with your Jing first, this is expected.  Count your blessings...  

Many men complain that they experience "low sexual energy."  Chi Kung is 
the perfect remedy for impotence and low levels of sexual energy. 

Q.	How long should I do each exercise?  Is a few minutes for each  
enough? 

A.	A few minutes on each is enough in most cases and for most people, 
unless you are intending to become a professional Tai Chi/Chi Kung 
practitioner, and most people aren't.  A short, single daily practice 
is more than sufficient as long as you insert additional short practices 
during the day.  Most of my clients practice about 15-20 minutes in the 
morning and throw in more "here and there" as their day goes on.  

Nowadays, this seems to be the average way to practice Chi Kung, and it 
seems to work for most people. 

Q.	In The Micro Cosmic Orbit, how fast does the energy move?

A.	Depending on your level of achievement in your practice, the energy 
can circulate only one circulation per breath or 1,000 circulations per 
breath.  Each person should determine this for themselves.  I personally 
prefer 1,000 circulations per breath, but you do have to work up to it.   

Don't be afraid to experiment as long as you stick to what you know. 

Q.	How does one keep one's feet from going to sleep while practicing 
our sitting meditation? 

A.	For beginners, your feet will have a tendency to fall asleep.   This 
is "normal."  However, if it gets so bad that it completely distracts you 
from your Chi Kung practice, sit on a chair or move them around.  

Remember, the physical body and details are not nearly as important as 
The Mind Training. 

Q.	Many books I've read mention exercises to force your sexual energies 
down and up into your head.  Is this possible and if so, how is it done? 

A.	I don't like the word "force" because it has negative connotations.   
"Direct with your mind" is a much more appropriate phrase and denotes a 
more truthful action in relationship to your energy manipulation. 

Q.	What do you do when you're meditating and energies that you don't 
want enter into your body by mistake or some other design? 

A.	There is not such thing as energies that you don't want, only energy 
that you are not controlling as well as you would like.  If you are 
experiencing distractions, concentrate more carefully.  Don't blame 
distractions on other sources.  I can practice and have practiced Chi 
Kung and Tai Chi anywhere, without any distractions.  However, it is 
easier to practice in a stable, controlled, quiet, clean, and warm 
environment.  If you can choose this kind of environment, do so. 

Q.	When you're doing your visualizations, where do they exist in the  
body? 

A.	Different visualizations will live in the chest area, the head area, 
or Tan Tien area and sometimes even totally outside the body, depending 
on what you are doing and what they are.  Some of your visualizations are 
not related to your body at all and may exist in your mind only.  I can 
write a book on this question alone.  This idea of "Creating your World" 
will be expanded upon in my next book.  You must experience your own. 

Q.	If you feel that your "Chi" is getting stuck in your head, what do you  

A.	You must suck your attention back into Tan Tien (three inches below 
your navel and two inches in) and do standard Condensing Breathing.  You 
don't have to worry about completing The Micro Cosmic Orbit.  Many times 
there are "dead spots," (that's what I call them) in The Micro Cosmic Orbit 
hat are areas that are much harder to circulate through.  For instance, 
from the top of C7 at the base of your neck all the way up to and around to 
the lower lip.  This is the most difficult area to circulate through.  This 
area is the most difficult area to move your energy and your mind through.  

Another area is near the center of your back, near Temporary Step #8 at 
Point #5.  More practice will be the easiest way to "burn through" these 
hard to circulate areas.  Acupuncture can help, but the acupuncturist must 
be great in Chi Kung.  Don't go to someone who does not completely 
understand your situation.  Read what Lou Buscemi wrote about his 
situation.  Contact me if this happens or has happened to you. 

Q.	Why do I notice a "strange smile" on my face when I practice Chi 
Kung, especially The Micro Cosmic Orbit and Heaven and Earth Meditation? 

A.	Various emotional expressions surface while practicing Chi Kung.  
Different people experience different emotions.  If a person is primarily 
anger-motivated, many times they will experience their primary emotion 
during the practice.  Certain sitting forms also bring out certain specific 
emotions and they will vary from person to person.  The "strange smile" 
that this question is referring to denotes a certain pleasure that is 
experienced inside the body.   Because these pleasurable sensations are 
happening internally, our bodies have unusual ways of manifesting them.  

When I was a student I used to laugh and cry for no apparent reason.  This 
went on for a few years prior to my "Great Energy Awakening." 

Q.	Do you perform "Inside Air" at times other than specifically during 
"Inside Air?"

A.	No.  The "Inside Air" details are performed exclusively during "Inside 
Air" practice only.  The four sets of details should not bleed into other 
portions of your "Daily Practice Routine," ever.  If it does, this is nothing 
more than sloppiness.  Outside of the Daily Practice Routine, Inside Air 
can be practiced all day long.  Many of my clients, as I've said before, 
practice briefly in the morning and augment their morning practice with 
many brief practice sessions.  Because of the inconspicuousness of Chi 
Kung, it gives you the ability and flexibility to practice nearly anywhere,  
anytime and any place. 

Q.	Why does my tongue get cramped every time I practice?  Kay/Portland

A.	The tongue is a muscle and muscles should be used.  When you "keep 
your tongue on the roof of your mouth," it gets tired just like any other 
muscle in the body.  Don't worry, it will get stronger with practice.

Q.	Why do my eyes feel "pulled down" in the direction of the energy 
flow when I'm practicing really good? JAL/Portland.

A.	By leading your energy with the mind, your body has tendencies to 
physically follow the flow of your energy.  Closing your eyes is not 
advised because it leads to day dreaming, sleeping and many other 
distractions.  It is said that "you lead the Chi with your eyes" and 
in practicing Tai Chi this is true; however, Chi Kung is different.  

In Tai Chi because the focus is on the musculo-skeletal structure and 
on movement, the mind goes first, the eye goes second, and the body 
follows third.  In Chi Kung this is slightly different.  The mind goes 
and the Chi follows which has very little to do with the body or the eyes. 

Q.	What does the phrase "the speed of light" mean?

A.	"The speed of light" signifies the incredible velocity of the mind.  
In that I mean the vibration at which you can circulate your Chi.  The 
"speed of light" as I have mentioned before, is separate from the physical 
limitations of the body relationship.  While circulating your Jing, start by 
connecting "one circulation per breath."  After this has been accomplished, 
start to circulate two times per breath and so on.  As you practice, your 
first goal should be to pick up where you left off at the last practice.  

This attitude helps develop the quality of consistency.  Consistency" is 
one of the most important factors needed to be successful at anything.  As 
your speed increases, you will feel gaps in your circulation.  Smoothness 
and fusing the beginning of one circulation to the the end of the last will 
help connect you.  "The speed of light" refers to continuously circulating 
your Jing as one circulation.  The image you can use for doing this is the 
picture of a fan belt or rubber band with the head and the tail connected,  
with no gaps. 

Q.	When I accelerate to "the speed of light" in my Micro Cosmic Orbit, 
why does it seem to become a thought process instead of a circulation?

A.	"The speed of light" is faster than the body sensations can express.  
At a slower pace, your nervous system can keep up with your mind.  "The 
speed of light" travels at l,000 circulations per breath.  Attaining this 
speed should be a goal for advanced practitioners.  The illusion of a 
thought process is related to the mind going so fast that there is a 
dissociation from the body.  This again is related to Chi which is internal 
energy and Jing which is internal power.  This has been explained in other  
areas of the book already. 

Q.	What happens to people who use breathing and meditation to achieve 
altered states of consciousness? 

A.	Altered states of consciousness come in many versions.  Some are 
positive and act to empower people and some are negative causing 
distress.  First, I'll address the positive.  One of the positive aspects 
of meditation is that it can help people become more physically present 
and functional in their bodies.  The word meditation has many meanings.  

Using meditation in regards to Chi Kung is quite different than in other systems.  
Many people's understanding of meditation leans toward diffusing, stress-
reducing, relaxing and dispersing of energy; however, in the Chi Kung 
context, it is the condensing, empowering and raising the practitioner's 
availability of his or her own personal power that is emphasized.  

The application of Chi Kung helps many people from all walks of life take 
more responsibility for their own future and actions.  Raising the physical 
energy availability of the practitioner is equivalent to fitting more "life" 
into a smaller space.  When a practitioner has more life, minuscule tasks 
are done almost effortlessly while difficult tasks are done more easily.   

Another positive application of Chi Kung is its valuable use in 
relationships.  When a practitioner utilizes the internal energy cultivation 
exercises and becomes more complete, centered and whole, this changes 
the quality of that person's relationships.  Because a practitioner is more 
self-contained from the practice, this removes many of the wishy-washy 
traits and characteristics that we all possess, thus making relationships  
more concrete in general.   

The negative sides of using meditation includes the reduction of the 
decision making capabilities of the novice, but not with Chi Kung.   

Stress reduction seems to be a positive by-product of meditation; however, 
by using Chi Kung, stress reduction comes from a different perspective.  

The Chi Kung perspective of stress reduction relates to the person's 
ability in decision making and in feeling complete in those decisions, 
thus reducing  
stress.   

The "groundedness" or lack of it depends on the individual's application of 
various techniques.  The harmful side effects of meditation, not Chi Kung, 
have lead to mixed opinions on the validity of meditation's benefits.  The 
individual's constitution combined with the particular technique that is 
practiced will produce side effects, if they are not balanced and are 
incompatible.  If the individual's constitution and technique are 
compatible, many wonderful benefits can be experienced.   

Q.	When practicing "Sitting Forms with The Mind Training," should my 
abdominal area expand and contract? 

A.	No.  "Reverse breathing" should be done throughout your "Chi Kung" 
practice.  "Wrapping" is a term I use to illustrate how you should be 
holding your abdominal area.  It's as if you are wrapped with strong tape.   

Anyone who has ever had a broken rib can relate to this idea. 

Q.	What is the vibrating that happens while I am practicing Condensing 
Breathing sitting?  CB/Portland 

A.	Some of the vibrating is muscular; most of the vibration is your body 
connecting with your intention.  The vibration is in response to the 
contraction of your internal energy. 

Q.	Do women do anything different while practicing Chi Kung than men?

A.	Yes.  The circulations are the same; however, if a woman has her 
period, instead of keeping her mind at Tan Tien, she should keep her mind 
at the Xyphoid process (lower tip of the sternum).   

Q.	Where's the transition point when doing "The Micro Cosmic Orbit?"  
JMJ Portland

A.	The rising of the Jing is considerably easier to direct with the mind 
than the sinking of the Jing.  The transition area can be anywhere from 
the top of the head to the upper chest.  Many beginners experience the 
common difficulty of losing control in their circulation and regaining 
control with a gap.  The gap has already been explained as a "dead spot."  

Q.	How tight do you squeeze your urinary and anal sphincter muscles?

A.	Many beginners are actually shocked to discover that this is a 
physical function.  Squeezing the sphincter muscles at first should be done 
with one long solid draw as consistently as possible.  As a practitioner 
becomes more advanced and comfortable with the practice the sphincter 
muscles can be pumped without fully letting go.  

This practice should be done on the inhale only, never on the exhale.
Q.	Please explain the term "Overlapping Condensing."

A.	The term "Overlapping Condensing" is like the opposite of the onion 
image.  The onion concept represents layer after layer being removed.  
While practicing "Overlapping Condensing," the center is shrunk more and 
more, all on the same breath.  This technique is of great value and can 
accelerate the recuperation of the energy loss after sex.   

Q.	What about closing your eyes when practicing?  Is that advised?

A.	No.  Closing the eyes leads to drifting and dispersing and should be 
avoided during most of your Chi Kung practice.  On only one specific 
technique, and you'll be told which one, is it advised. 

Q.	What are "Shooters" and how do they effect your Micro Cosmic Orbit.

A.	The image of "a boiler" accumulating steam and periodically releasing 
an excess of steam is the image utilized to understand shooters.  "Shooters" 
are a sudden surge of energy released into the central nervous system 
during practice.  "Shooters" can go in either direction, up or down, 
or in both directions at the same time.  In my own personal practice many 
years ago, "Shooters" preceded a major opening and the completion of my 
own Micro Cosmic Orbit or my "Great Energy Awakening."

"Shooters" should not be feared; there's no cause for alarm. 

Q.	When generating heat, why is it easier in the beginning stages than  
at higher levels?

A.	For beginners, the sensation of heat is more noticeable because their 
energy is much more scattered.  As your practice develops your body heat 
is contained in the torso.  The primary function of the body heat is to 
guarantee the organs protection, warmth, and sufficient energy to perform 
their physiological duties.  In an advanced practitioner, because their 
energy is already gathered and accumulated, the sensation of heat is much 
more familiar.  If a practitioner becomes sick, the cold is felt more and 
restoration is appreciated more fully. 

Q.	When circulating, how do you coordinate your breath with your orbit? 

A.	The breath, in The Micro Cosmic Orbit, at beginning stages, should be 
in unison with the Chi circulation.  By this I mean, inhale, and the Chi 
rises, exhale and the Chi declines.  After you've developed more skill, you 
can then circulate more than one circulation per breath.  The end result of 
this practice with the circulation acceleration leads to circulating at "the 
speed of light" or 1,000 circulations per breath.  With this, I mean, at a 
certain point in your progress, your Chi circulations in The Micro Cosmic 
Orbit only do not rely on your inhales or exhales.  In order to circulate 
1,000 circulations per breath, the mind training at more advanced levels 
becomes independent of the breath. 

Q.	Please explain the concept "extending the mind?"

A.	Extending the mind utilizes one of my four basic principles called 
"Projecting."  Extending the mind is practiced in many of the techniques.  
The application of "extending the mind" implies the mind is larger than 
the body.  In this I mean you are capable of doing circulations beyond the 
"physical boundaries" of the physical body.  This will happen naturally.  
You do not need instruction in how to do this if you practice. 

Q.	Please explain "Heaven and Earth Meditation," "The Hour Glass 
Meditation," "Double Funnel Meditation," or "Twin Tornadoes Meditation" 
in depth?...

A.	"Heaven and Earth Meditation" is used in conjunction with condensing 
on the inhale and projecting on the exhale.  "Heaven and Earth Meditation" 
is the base technique for applying your affirmations, visualizations and 
impregnating the universe segments of the daily practice routine.  

"Heaven and Earth" meditation has other names which signify the function 
of the practice itself.  These other names are: "Double Funnel," "Twin 
Tornados," and "The Hour Glass Meditation." 

Q.	What is known as "A Nine Channeled Pearl?"

A.	The term "A Nine Channeled Pearl" describes an increase in "density 
and intention" in moving the Chi with the mind.  The image is symbolic of 
trying to breathe through very small openings in a physical object, like 
pores of a porous stone.  This has basically two applications.  The first 
is trying to thread a string through the various convulsions or channels 
with a thread.  By this I mean, sensitivity is required to penetrate the 
delicate unseen openings of a fragile pearl.  The second is as if you are 
trying to suck a golf ball through a garden hose.  This action would 
require intense air pressure to cause movement.  Pressure from the mind 
can increase the intensity and fullness of the circulation.  

This is similar to blowing a whistle or a wind instrument that is plugged 
up.  This is an excellent image to use for increasing the velocity and 
fullness of your internal circulation. 

Q.	What are the various sitting posture alternatives?

A.	Sitting cross-legged is my first choice since most people can do I
this without excessive physical stress but for those who cannot tolerate 
this simple posture, sitting on a chair in The Lock Off Position is an 
acceptable alternative, considering most of my readers have no Tai Chi 
or martial art background.  For those who are physically fit and/or have 
previous experience with "long term" sitting, you can sit with your 
insteps flat on the ground, on your heels, you can sit with the soles of 
your feet facing out to your sides, which is the most difficult posture.  

I do not advise half or full lotus postures because they are physically 
too hard for most people and may lead to unnecessary energy blockages.  

Remember: the physical postures and details are of secondary importance, 
in my system.   The Mind Training always takes priority. 

Q.	How tight should you squeeze your urinary and anal sphincter  
muscles?

A.	When contracting the urinary and anal sphincter muscles, many people 
have the conception that they only "think" of putting their attention 
on these muscles.  This is wrong; this is not enough.  When I say squeeze 
the urinary and anal sphincter muscles, that's exactly what I mean.   To 
contract the urinary sphincter, for men and women both, is like retracting 
your urethra upon completion of urination.  With this I mean, you actually 
"suck up" so you don't "wet" your pants.  

To contract your anal sphincter muscle, I use the humorous metaphor of 
having eaten Mexican food for lunch and riding on a crowded elevator back 
to work and not wanting to embarrass yourself and everybody else that is 
with you.  Actually physically squeeze your urinary and anal sphincter 
muscles, don't just think about it. 

Q.	When I finish practicing, I feel like my energy is leaking out.  How do  
I stop it?  EK/Ptld.

A.	If you feel it leaking out, it is.  The energy leaks out because your 
mind is not directing it to stay in.  If you end your Daily Practice Routine 
with "Layered Condensing," the energy will not leak out at all.  If you end 
any other way, you're not following my prescribed method. 

Q.	What about closing your eyes when practicing?  Is that advised?

A.	Closing your eyes is advised against during most of your technique.  
Remember as stated in the beginning of lesson #1: keep your eyes half 
open and half closed.  The reason for this is if you close your eyes all 
the way, you become unaware of your external environment or daydream.  

If you open your eyes all the way or glare, you become unaware of your 
internal environment.  The phrase: half opened and half closed implies 
keeping attention on both your internal and external environments. 

Q.	Is there any "perfect time" to practice Chi Kung? 

A.	Whenever and wherever you can. 

Q.	Please give a time breakdown of "The Daily Practice Routine."

A.	Condensing Breathing - 3 minutes, Basic Path Training - 6 minutes, 
Inside Air - 1 minute, Sitting Forms with The Mind Training - 10 
minutes, Palms on Knees - 2 minutes, The Micro Cosmic Orbit - 5 minutes, 
Heaven and Earth Meditation - 3 minutes, Daily affirmations - 3 minutes, 
Impregnating the Universe - 5 minutes, Bone Marrow Exercises - 2 minutes, 

TOTAL TIME = 40 MINUTES

Q.	When practicing "Inside Air," do you practice it a few times, then 
take normal breaths, or do you practice it once, then take a normal breath?

A.	No.  You practice it over and over again, using the four sets of 
details, without taking breaks in between. 

Q.	When do you release the sphincter muscles when you are doing "Inside 
Air?"

A.	It is important to understand that all the squeezing is always 
performed on the inhales only.  As for this answer, as soon as you begin 
your "short exhale," that is when you loosen the urinary and anal sphincter 
muscles.  The sphincter muscles are an important part of making your Chi  
Kung practice physically based. 

Q.	How thick is the thread in "The Stickman?"

A.	When practicing Condensing Breathing, you start with a solid thread 
and as you practice, it is as if you are building thickness on the outside 
of the tread, so the tread is transformed into a string.  The string turns 
into a cord, the cord turns into a rope.  The rope turns into a cable and 
the end result will be that the thread will eventually become as thick as 
your body.  So it's consistent with your constitution. 

Q.	Why did you put "Temporary Step #8 at Point #5" in, when teaching  
The Micro Cosmic Orbit?

A.	Because this area is considered a "Dead Spot" and it's much easier 
to make the complete circulation to the Point #8 if you put an interim 
point in between. 

Q.	When doing Condensing Breathing into "The Stickman," on the exhale, 
where does the mind go?  How far, at what speed, etc.

A.	While practicing Condensing Breathing the inhale is of primary 
importance; the saying "without first condensing there can be no 
explosion" means you spend most of your waking life expelling, utilizing 
and in most cases, wasting energy.  All our lives we never have a method 
for attracting, collecting and truly directing energy.  The exhale in 
"Condensing Breathing" is not important.  The answer concerning where 
the energy goes, should be self explanatory.  Unless you are in a Tai 
Chi context, you utilize the energy accumulated from "Condensing Breath-
ing" in your life.  If you have a Tai Chi perspective, you utilize 
this collected energy in your martial art, healing, and physical presence. 

Q.	What is the phrase "like scotch tape" referring to? JMJ/Portland

A.	The phrase "like scotch tape" refers to "detaching and releasing your 
intention."  By this I mean, you conceptualize a portion of your personal 
energy and release it, intact, into the universe.  If you want your physical 
environment to change, this is a very important part of creating that change. 

Q.	When practicing Upward and Downward or Inward and Outward Meditation, 
I feel the energy flowing to Tan Tien, is that the right way?  I also 
feel the energy flowing up my legs, to Tan Tien, is that accurate?  JMJ/Portland 

A.	After a student learns Basic Path Training in The Daily Practice Routine, 
extra details can be "layered" in on top.  Some of these additional details 
are "on the inhale, as you suck energy in the palms and forearms, you also 
suck energy in the inside surfaces of the thighs."  This added detail I 
do not teach in the first method of Basic Path Training and should not 
be practiced until you become more acquainted and proficient in Chi Kung. 

Q.	How many different ways are there to circulate my energy in Tai Chi 
stance?  I feel a sensation in my chest area, is that my heart?

A.	There are as many Chi circulations as the mind can conceive but 
teaching this way leads nowhere.  The strength of my system lies in the 
fact that I have formatted the essentials and you should stick to the 
outline.  The Chi Circulation and Tai Chi Stance Meditation is practiced 
going from one palm around through the arms, across the back, through the 
other arm ending in the opposite palm.  In the daily practice routine, 
The Chi Circulation in Tai Chi Stance Meditation can be to circulate contin-
uously around and around and around in the same direction, thereby, 
crossing the gap between the fingertips.  Again, this advanced circulation 
should be adopted in the Daily Practice Routine after you have become 
somewhat proficient. 

Q.	Concerning Inside Air, is the mind stretching from Tan Tien to the 
infinite, or is it conceived like a rubber band?  JMJ/Portland

A.	The image of a "rubber band" stretching up and down from the center, 
the center being Tan Tien, is used to illustrate extending the mind while 
remaining in Tan Tien.  This is like "chewing gum and walking" in that you 
are doing two distinct things separately with the mind at the same time. 

Q	Do you notice any differences among the four directions, when  
drawing in energy?

A.	North or East tends to lead more to accumulating energy.  Facing 
North because of the magnetic pole and facing East because that's where 
the sun comes up.  Facing South or West I notice has a somewhat draining 
effect.  The same principle applies when sleeping.  The top of your head 
should face North or East when resting. 

Q.	Should you do Chi Kung in bed before falling asleep?  

A.	Practicing Chi Kung before going to sleep may cause you to not sleep 
well; that's why I advise early morning practice to be the best.  However, 
this question is different.  If you want to practice Chi Kung in bed before 
falling asleep and it doesn't cause you to lose sleep, you can have a lot of 
fun.  You can do The Micro Cosmic Orbit while falling asleep and actually 
get more out of your sleep.  It's as if you've been meditating all night.  
However, this does not count as practice time. 

Q.	In Bow Fists, what are the different qualities, between fully 
extended arm motions, and more condensed motions?

A.	As I have explained previously, the phrase "the larger the movement, 
the smaller the circulation" and "the smaller the movement, the larger the 
circulation" applies to this question.  When practicing Bow Fists or any 
of the other Sitting Forms with The Mind Training, after you have become 
familiar with the physical movements, they can be gently "shrunk."  

In this I mean, since the physical details are not as important and the 
circulations, the size of the physical movements should be reduced.  
This reduction enhances the velocity of your Chi circulations. 

Q.	When doing Bow Fists, and exhaling the energy out the heal of the 
hand; is this the only place the energy leaves?

A.	Yes.  In keeping with the Kiss principle, for all practical purposes, 
the outside surface of the right fist is the only exit the energy uses. 

Q.	In Tai Chi Ball Mediation, what is going on with the arms?  

A.	The simple expansion and contraction of The Tai Chi Ball while sitting 
is all that's necessary since the Chi circulation is of primary importance. 

Q.	In Sideways Fan Through Back, I find I do a jerky motion.  What is 
this from?

A.	As the energy travels in the body, many times it is not of uniform speed.  
There's a tendency for energy to accumulate at the articulations or joints.  

When this energy passes through the joints, this acceleration is sometimes 
seen as jerky movements.  This does not signify "Chi problems."  Jerky 
movements in the beginning stages of your Chi Kung practice are NOT 
uncommon and are not a big deal. 

Q.	What is meant by the word "Internal?"

A.	"Internal" in the martial arts context means the energy of the punch 
kick, or any other technique is present inside the body, before the 
technique is applied.  "External," in contrast, means "what you see is 
what you get."  By this I mean with an external punch, kick or whatever, 
the vibration is the actual technique itself.  "Internal" is similar to 
an explosion waiting to happen.  Whereas "external" is the projectile. 

Now "internal" in the Chi Kung context refers to the energy inside the 
body that is not reliant on external forms, postures, or movements.  
Condensing Breathing is the first and most important step in developing 
internal energy. 

Q.	What is the effect of accelerating the speed in any of the movements?  
I find there seems to be an acceleration of speed from the first movement 
to the last, in one sequence.  It seems to get faster as I practice?  

Is it a build up from excitement, energy, or what?  I think I notice 
that when I start to speed up, my mind rises up from Tan Tien. 

A.	This increase in speed in most cases, is due to your improved 
practice.  When performing the first moves of a particular set many times 
we have to "clear the cobwebs."  By this I mean if you haven't practiced 
shortly before, your energy must be reburned through your channels.  

In the beginning stages the feeling of "being rusty" is common.  That's 
why you get more results when you practice more frequently.  In some cases, 
this increase in speed might be related to being excited or to your 
natural tendency to want to get to the next technique.  When you notice 
this, simply slow down. 

Q.	What are "shooters" and how do they effect your Micro Cosmic Orbit?

A.	I have never heard any other reference to what I've named "shooters."  
All I have is my own personal experience.  In 1976, prior to my Great 
Energy Awakening, I had the feeling of electricity shooting up and down 
my spine, in opposite directions at the same time.  These sensations were 
quite alarming but not scary.  The excitement involved with receiving 
these strange sensations propelled me to ask my teachers for advice.  

No one seemed to understand what I was talking about.  The frequency 
of these "shooters" increased and they began waking me up from a sound 
sleep.  This period of my practice was very exciting.  A few months later 
while practicing Chi Kung something extremely unusual happened to me.  I 
had retraced and experienced my conception and my life changed forever.   

Q.	Explain more about your Great Energy Awakening? 

A.	Many times my Tai Chi Master told us that one day something would 
happen and we would clearly be different.  He was quite vague in his 
explanation of this future event.  Most people were afraid; however, 
I was very excited.  This excitement or energy for life propelled me t
o accelerate my own personal practice.  At this time I was practicing an 
average of six to ten hours a day.  And suddenly without warning, I was 
different.  This happened after approximately four years of full time 
practice.  Very shortly after that, I quit working altogether just to 
practice without being distracted by working.  I spent many years 
becoming detached and avoiding responsibility.  It all paid off.  

During this period I lived in my car for three months and practiced nearly 
all my waking hours.  Two years later I opened my first Tai Chi school. 

Q.	When doing "Double Palms, Down and Out" your instructions are suck 
in the knees and in the palms, on the inhale, and blow out only through the 
palms, Why?

A.	This form and many others fall into the category of Macro Cosmic 
Circulation, not to be mistaken with The Micro Cosmic Orbit.  Macro 
Cosmic Circulations which are explained elsewhere in the book, are Chi 
circulations that connect the four extremities and the torso.  Regardless 
of which particular form is being practiced, this may be the underlying 
principle in many forms.  

To suck into the knees and palms at the same time is a very common 
practice.  This sucking action, not to be confused with Condensing 
Breathing can also be practiced in standing postures such as: Basic 
Path Training.   

Q.	In the Circulations, when exhaling, where does the energy come 
from?  Does it in fact, go from Tan Tien out your arm?

A.	The energy fills us.  When practicing Condensing Breathing we can 
actually absorb energy from our environment.  When we expel energy out 
of our bodies, the energy stays connected to us in our energy reservoir 
called Tan Tien.  This refers back to the "rubber band" principle. 

Q.	What is the relationship between Tan Tien and The Micro Cosmic 
Orbit? 

A.	Tan Tien should be thought of as a boiler that creates pressure 
and steam.  When this steam accumulates to a substantial force, it can 
be released and harnessed into The Micro Cosmic Orbit.  This practice is 
done very frequently whether you know that you're doing it or not.  I 
purposely have structured my system to be "fool proof," if you will only 
stick to the format. 

Q.	The cycle appears to be, Palms On Knees Meditation, sucking in the 
knees, drawing from the arms to Tan Tien, then, from Tan Tien exploding 
into the arms, and out back into the knees, and the reservoir of Tan Tien, 
is that the correct image? 

A.	Yes.  One of my oldest Tai Chi students, was instructed by me to 
practice Palms on Knees Meditation before I taught him anything else.  
He practiced this particular meditation for five years before I gave him 
any other technique.  The reason for this was, in the old days, I believed 
people had to go through the whole system to get it.  This belief system, 
Jaccording to the way I was taught, was correct.  Since then, however, 
and with the creation of the Personal Power Training I have proven my 
old belief system "wrong."  Not that it was not right, but just that I have 
created an option. 

Q.	What is the difference between "a circulation practice" and "an 
acceleration practice?  Micro Cosmic Orbit vs. Inside Air, which comes 
first?

A.	"A circulation practice" is a very generic term referring to the mind 
training.   An acceleration practice refers specifically to "speeding up" 
the frequency of your micro cosmic orbit circulation.  This acceleration 
practice I teach to my clients and students after they have performed the 
Daily Practice Routine with proficiency. 

Q.	Where's the transition point when doing The Micro Cosmic Orbit? 

A.	The transition point in The Micro Cosmic Orbit is the spot where 
your circulation changes direction.  Different people change direction 
in different places, depending on their ability.  These areas are any-
where from the crown point, top of the head, to the chin.  As a beginner, 
the location of the direction change is not important.  This area is 
related to what I call "dead spots." 

Q.	In The Daily Practice Routine, what's the difference between 
"Impregnating the Universe" & "Heaven and Earth Meditation?"

A.	Heaven and Earth Meditation is a practice involving sucking from two 
primary and opposite directions, up and down.  Heaven and Earth 
meditation consists of creating a vacuum and blowing it out.  

Heaven and Earth Meditation is the "base technique" used when practicing 
your affirmations and visualizations.  The extension of Heaven and Earth 
Meditation which I've named "Impregnating the Universe" is practiced on 
the exhale, by blowing out the top funnel only.  This is very important 
in relationship to changing your world, creating results, and seeing what 
you want before it exists.  This is practiced near the end of The Daily 
Practice Routine. 

Q.	Please explain the term "Layered Condensing?" 

A.	"Layered Condensing" is the name of a technique that I've created for 
sucking in more and more.  Everybody understands the concept of peeling 
onion skins.  This is the opposite.  This means when you practice layered 
condensing, you continually increase your "density."  An example of this 
is pouring a gallon of water into a quart bottle, and then pouring another 
gallon of water into the same quart bottle, etc.  In concept, this makes 
a lot of sense to me.  Since we are talking about energy and not water, 
you have an unlimited capacity to store and conserve it.  Remember, your 
ability to explode is directly reliant on your ability to first condense.  

Internal power must be cultivated before it is used, not when needed. 

Q.	Does Chi Kung allow a man to have sex with a woman, especially 
since its purpose is to circulate and store sexual energy? 

A.	The Taoist Sexual Technique is a direct application of Chi Kung 
while having sex.  Ejaculation control is the primary focus.  Since the 
purpose of Chi Kung is to cultivate energy, ejaculating may prove 
disastrous to your Chi Kung practice.  For best results, "seminal fluid 
retention" is advised.  However, since this is near the 21st Century, 
these practices have become nearly extinct.  Nowadays, The Taoist Sexual 
Technique can be used for the treatment of impotency and to prolong 
sexual intercourse.  It can actually be used to lengthen the amount of 
time you make love before ejaculating. 

I do not expect many people to become celibate; however, the practice of 
The Taoist Sexual Technique as explained elsewhere in the book, is an 
excellent alternative. 

Q.	What is the difference between masturbating your energies away and 
ejaculating them with the help of a sexual partner? 

A.	To some people "masturbating" is considered having sex; however to 
me, they are clearly different.  When you masturbate, yes you, you get 
nothing back in return; O.K., at least it's "safe sex."  However,  it 
is unproductive.  The problem with masturbating is there is no energy 
exchange, no hormone exchange,  and no emotional exchange unless you're 
masturbating with another person (spare me!).  When you, a man or woman, 
have an orgasm while masturbating, you get nothing back in return.  

This is a waste and is not advised if you're trying to cultivate 
internal energy. 

Q.	How do you know that all exchange of energy and hormones is 
positive or healthy? 

A.	Energy, in my opinion, is neither positive nor negative.  However, 
Ithrough having heterosexual sex, ordinarily there are hormones exchanged 
with or without ejaculation.  This is because there are other secretions 
excreted besides just sperm.  It is important for men to absorb these 
"female juices" and for women to absorb these "male juices," sperm not 
included.  While using condoms, absorbing female juices through a man's 
penis is inhibited unless he's using sheepskin.  However, sheepskin 
condoms, though a good birth control device, do not provide protection 
against AIDS.  This lack of protection is due to the permeability.  

However, this permeability acts as a screen to keep sperm from leaving.  
That's because sperm are large enough to not pass through a sheepskin 
membrane, but viruses are smaller and can get through without obstruction.  

Concerning the hormone exchange, I believe the hormones readily pass 
through the sheepskin membrane, thus allowing for absorption.  Whether 
AIDS can be passed through hormone exchange, I'm not sure if anybody 
knows the truth on this.  So know your lovers. 

Q.	What's the advantage of absorbing someone's hormones? EW/Chicago

A.	As I've mentioned elsewhere in the book, a man needs some Yin 
energy and a woman needs some Yang energy.  If a woman gets a wimp, 
this Yang energy might exist in small quantities.  If a woman has larger 
biceps than you, tattoos on her arms and a mustache, I think her Yin energy 
might be relatively limited.  I personally like very feminine women. 

Q.	What about homosexual energy exchange? 

A.	I'm a "straight" kind of guy.  The thought of exchanging body fluids 
with another man is revolting.  I have had a few gay men as clients, very 
few, and some of them have asked me questions on this topic.  Since I have 
no homosexual tendencies my opinion regarding homosexual energy exchange 
is irrelevant to say the least. 

Q.	What if the person doesn't have any energy?

A.	All people have different levels of energy.  Energy always flows to 
the lower level between two people.  In this I mean, if you have a great 
deal of energy and you have sex with your lover who has less energy, you 
will have a tendency to feel somewhat depleted; however, you can prevent 
this depletion from happening to a large extent if you practice Chi Kung 
and apply it to The Taoist Sexual Technique.  However, prevention of 
energy depletion is why my advice to my male clients is to find a lover at 
least l0 years younger. 

Q.	Over a long period of time (for me, three months), Chi Kung seems to 
make me more sexually active.  While I don't mind this, how can I convert 
this sexual energy into something more productive, rather than wasting it 
every Friday night?  AW/Chicago

A.	Don't go anywhere on Friday nights and practice Chi Kung instead, 
by yourself or learn The Taoist Sexual Technique.  It really works. 

Q.	How does a man recuperate after ejaculation?

A.	"The 10 Steps to Sexual Recuperation" are the following:  1) Layered 
Condensing, 2) Standing Condensing, 3) Mother Meditation, 4) Sitting-
Stillness Condensing, 5) Micro Cosmic Orbit, 6) Sitting Forms with The 
Mind Training, 7) Standing Condensing, 8) Bone Marrow Exercises, 9) Floor 
Stretching, and 10) Standing Condensing.  This order I have personally 
found to work quite effectively.

Q.	Please explain the influence the moon has on sex drive and why 
"menstrual sex" is different?

A.	Our bodies are mostly water.  The moon affects tides and human 
fluids.  Hormones flow much more freely and they tend to be more 
reactive.  Having sex with a woman during her period can have negative 
side effects for the man.  "Menstrual sex" has a higher vaginal temper-
ature and men have tendencies to ejaculate more freely, losing their 
seed, their WILL and their Jing (cultivated sexual energy). 

Q.	How do I control my ejaculation?

A.	While having sex, the number one important thing for a man is to 
ejaculate and lose his seed or spirit.  Applying the Chi Kung techniques 
taught in PERSONAL POWER TRAINING are directly related to man's ability 
to do this most difficult task.  Condensing Breathing and The Micro 
Cosmic Orbit are the 2 main techniques used while having sex.  One 
important alteration in the downward cycle of The Micro Cosmic Orbit is 
to bypass the genitals and go directly to the tip of the tail bone. If 
a man does not do this correctly, he is in big trouble.  Women do not have 
to worry about losing this because nature works the opposite way.  The 
Micro Cosmic Orbit can be used by both men and women with excellent results 
while having sex. 

Q.	How does one practice "Dual Cultivation?"

A.	"Dual Cultivation" can be practiced between 2 Chi Kung practitioners.  
Sexual contact is not necessary but it makes it easier.  

"Dual Cultivation" is 2 people doing The Micro Cosmic Orbit together at the 
same time.  The energies mix, and each person helps complete the other 
partner's internal circulation.  This can be performed in many positions 
and postures. 

Q.	Why does the mind become scattered concerning sex?

A.	While performing sex, the Jing is agitated and scattered.  The 
manifestation of the scattering shows itself as confusion, forgetfulness, 
and low energy.  The cure for this condition is to practice Condensing 
Breathing, or "Layered Condensing" to be more specifically.  Direct 
accumulation of Jing is the only other way to counter this distraction 
other than not ejaculating. 

Q.	How much progress is lost when a man ejaculates?

A.	After a man ejaculates, he loses 4 days before and 5 days after worth 
of his practice.  Ejaculation is the most destructive and disruptive action 
to your Chi Kung practice.  Women don't really lose their Jing like men do, 
they just re-distribute it or move it around. 

Q.	Regarding an "energy loss," what is the difference between 
masturbation and having normal sex?

A.	The effects of masturbation totally deplete your cultivated sexual 
energy reserves.  Normal sex, that is sex with a partner, does not totally 
destroy your energy reserves.  On a scale of l to l0, masturbation reduces 
your energy reserves to 0 while sex can reduce it anywhere from 8 to 2 
depending on how much you lose.  When I say how much you lose, I'm refer-
ring to how much sperm you lose rather at the moment of ejaculation.  

What you do with your mind is more important.  This is a subtle practice.  
Ejaculation is possible without losing high percentages of your cultivated 
sexual energy but you must be very good at Chi Kung. 

Q.	Can women be energized by sex? EW/Chicago

A.	Yes.  A women's relationship with energy is much different than 
that of men.  When women have orgasms, usually they do not lose excessive 
amounts of energy.  These female orgasms many times circulate the energy 
throughout their body.  By nature, women can have multiple orgasms and 
become energized.  Some women even can borrow or steal energy from their 
male sex partners.  Men however,  depending on their age, usually cannot 
have l0 orgasms in a row.  That's because energy leaves the body upon 
ejaculations and does not simply re-circulate.  

Anatomically speaking, women gather energy during sex and men disperse 
it.  However, if a man practices The Taoist Sexual Technique, he can 
apply the "gathering" principle during sex. 

Q.	Sometimes when I practice "Ovarian Circulations" the energy gets 
stuck at my sacrum.  Is there anything I can do to move it?  EK/Portland

A.	The problem is that you're not making a "loop" at the bottom of your 
circulation to bypass your genitals as you practice The Micro Cosmic Orbit 

Q.	At what point and how do you stop the ejaculate response?

A.	First of all, when having sex and practicing The Taoist Sexual 
Technique, you have to stay ahead of the game.  If you wait until the last 
possible second to try to prevent your orgasm, you're a gonner.  

By this I mean, "ejaculation control" must be practiced before your sperm 
and prostate fluid are travelling up your tubes.  If you wait for the last 
possible second, it's usually impossible to control your ejaculation.  My 
advice is to practice Condensing Breathing, Inside Air, and The Micro 
Cosmic Orbit, then try to apply them while having sex. 

Q.	What harmful side effects can come from "ejaculation control" and 
how do you prevent this?

A.	If practiced properly, The Taoist Sexual Technique has relatively 
few to no side effects.  However, when beginners practice, many times 
they wait too long to decide to not ejaculate; in this instance, The Taoist 
Sexual Technique is not a reliable form of birth control.  As for the stress 
of the moment, controlling your ejaculation must be determined prior to 
the critical point.  There is no turning back. 

Q.	Please explain the various "hand to genital circulations" and how do 
you use them? 

A.	This will go in my next book. 

Q.	What's the proper way to circulate your Jing while having sex?

A.	First of all, never let your mind get stuck in your genitals.  Even 
when practicing The Micro Cosmic Orbit or Inside Air while having sex, at 
no time should you lower your mind.  This means, you practice your Chi 
Kung exercises while having sex as if you're not having sex.  If you can do 
this, you truly can control your mind.

Q.	At what point and at what regularity do you do the technique?

A.	The Taoist Sexual Technique can be practiced many times a day or 
twice a month.  The frequency is up to the practitioners.  I have no 
specific recommendations except "do what you can handle." 

Q.	In your opinion, what is most difficult time to control your mind?

A.	If you can concentrate and control your thoughts and mind during 
sex, you can do it any and all the time.

Q.	Does a man actually have an orgasm when circulating while having 
sex or does only "part" come out?  If it doesn't come out, where does it  

A.	If it's done right, "part" doesn't come out.  If "part" does come out, 
for all practical purposes "all" comes out.  The point is: you don't want 
to ejaculate.  When you don't ejaculate, you take your cultivated sexual 
energy and inject it into your Micro Cosmic Orbit.  If you ejaculate, you 
can't inject your Jing into your Micro Cosmic Orbit.  This is a goal in 
The Taoist Sexual Technique. 

Q.	When does the sperm start to form.  Explain the thick (Earth's 
essence) and the thin (Heaven's essence) sperm and their relationship 
to each other.

A.	Separating Heaven and Earth's essence is a very high level and 
difficult practice.  This is actually ejaculating but retaining a certain 
part of your discharge.  When you ejaculate while practicing The Taoist 
Sexual Technique, you might notice sometimes your sperm is very thin like 
water or very thick like Jello.  In my opinion, the thick discharge is Earth 
and the thin watery discharge is Heaven's essence.  I have noticed slight 
to severe energy losses depending on which has been excreted. 

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Q.	Explain the word "Embodiment."

A.	The term "Embodiment" refers to aligning your purpose in the 
present.  By this I mean you become who and what you want to become. 

Q.	Explain in detail visualizations and affirmations after Heaven and 
Earth Meditation.

A.	While practicing the Daily Practice Routine, affirmations and 
visualizations are added to your Heaven and Earth Meditation.  Remember, 
I have structured the Daily Practice Routine so each fragment or technique 
leads to the next step.  It is important to understand that you continue to 
practice Heaven and Earth Meditation as you add your affirmations and 
visualizations to it.  This combining or stacking makes affirmations and 
visualizations much more potent. 

Q.	Why, after finishing my practice, do I feel like I want to take a nap?

A.	If your energy exceeds your body's ability to absorb, you will have a 
tendency to "check out," by thinking you want to take a nap.  Your WILL can 
override this tendency if applied correctly. 

Q.	Sometimes I find myself backing away when my practice reaches new 
heights.  How can I use this fear to push myself ahead?

A.	Breaking new ground scares many people.  As humans, many of us have 
fears of the unknown.  In training your WILL, this fear of the unknown 
must be realized, accepted, and ignored.  The development of this 
attitude leads to greater levels of excellence in everything you do.   

Q.	When do I start floating while practicing?  CB/Portland

A.	The term "floating" is used in "TM."  Using Chi Kung, you will never 
float; however, what can happen is you can connect your internal 
circulations in such a way that your physical body can bounce or vibrate 
intensely.  In high level Chi Kung practice, these vibrations become high 
velocity in nature. 

Q.	How do I redirect the aggression after The Sitting Forms with The 
Mind Training? RS/Chicago

A.	Hopefully when you finish your sitting forms you will have become 
stable, prior to leaving.  It is important while practicing not to get 
up while under the influence of Chi Kung. 

Q.	Explain "the Monkey Concept."

A.	"The Monkey Concept" exemplifies being physically present.  When 
you go to the zoo and you look at a monkey hanging around, he's not 
worrying, he's simply being.  When practicing Tai Chi or Chi Kung, 
you should concentrate only on what you are doing; not on what you just 
finished and certainly not on what you're about to do. 

Q.	How do we utilize Condensing Breathing in our business lives and 
why aren't we instructed on what to do on the exhale.

A.	The exhale is not important!  Use your Condensing Breathing while 
you are trading commodities or healing someone.  It will raise your 
level of awareness and physical presence and can be practiced anywhere. 

Q.	How do you heal with Chi Kung?

A.	This cannot be answered briefly.  This will be a major topic in my 
next book. 

HEALTH

Q.	What about organ displacement and gravity?  Explain the importance 
of the position the pelvis is held in while practicing.

A.	Gravity constantly pushes down on us.  The skeletal system, more 
specifically the pelvis, is the foundation for proper postural alignment.  
If the pelvis is tucked under, the abdominal organs fall into their approp-
riate position, thus improving their function.  If the pelvis is not in 
the correct location, this will cause all kinds of problems including back 
aches, poor posture, low energy, stiff or tight hamstring muscles, not 
to mention making you look like you have a "pooch." 

Q.	What effect does Chi Kung have on posture?

A.	This is related to the previous question, but slightly different.  
Since "reaching for the ceiling with the top of your head, elongating your 
spine, and tucking your pelvis under" are standard characteristics, many 
people experience improved posture, reduced back pain, greater circulation 
and more effective digestion.  The combination of these benefits result in 
a more efficient body system, weight loss, more energy and youthful 
vitality.  Chi Kung and Chiropractic treatments are the perfect compliment 
to each other. 

Q.	What are the effects of alcohol in relation to hypoglycemia, severe 
mood swings and low energy levels?

A.	Briefly, many alcoholics suffer from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).  
This is because of the close similarities between sugar and alcohol.  When 
the blood sugar is suddenly elevated, the pancreas is triggered to dispense 
insulin into the bloodstream.  This trigger response mechanism in drinkers 
is the same as for sugar abusers.  As stated in the hypoglycemia article in 
this book, this is the beginning and a contributing factor of adult onset 
diabetes.  More will be discussed in my second book which will also 
include specific nutritional supplementation to remedy many common 
human ailments. 

Q.	What is meant by the term "Internal Kung Fu?"

A.	"Internal Kung Fu" means different things to different people.  In a 
Tai Chi perspective, "Internal Kung Fu" refers to the energy being stored 
and ready to be released in the body in a martial art situation.  In a Chi 
Kung perspective, "Internal Kung Fu" refers to the art of circulating energy 
inside the body.  The difference is the Tai Chi expression has structural 
applications and the Chi Kung expression is more on the level of person-
ality, thus usually lacking the fighting implications.

EMOTIONAL

Q.	Please explain the relationships between fear, anger, depression, 
sorrow, joy, rage, anguish, bitterness, stubbornness, guilt, abandonment,  

A.	Fear is related to the kidneys.  Anger is related to the liver.  Sorrow 
is related to the lungs.  Joy is related to the heart.  Depression is related 
to the liver thus being the opposite emotion of anger.  Rage is related to 
liver/gall bladder which is different but related to anger.  Bitterness and 
stubbornness are both related to stomach/pancreas.  Anguish is related to 
lungs.  Guilt is located above the ovaries on women and near the testicles 
on men.  Abandonment is found and removed from the thymus area on the 
sternum.  These emotions are the primary focus of Hands On, Transfer of  
Power. 

Q.	Explain the emotional and physical relationship in Five Element 
Theory.

A.	The answer to this specific question requires much more in depth 
presentation and discussion.  This topic will be covered in detail in my 
second book. 

GENERAL

Q.	If I want to practice Chi Kung and Tai Chi, which should I practice 
first?

A.	Depending on your level of proficiency in either art, this is a 
complicated question and must be dealt with on an individual basis. 

Q.	How important is it to do the exercises in the order learned?

A.	I've worked hard so you don't have to.  The Daily Practice Routine 
has been designed to get the maximum results with the minimum effort.  
You can spend as much time as you like.  Most people practice between 20 
to 40 minutes a day, and some even less. 

Q.	If I don't do the complete Daily Practice Routine, but only a section, 
will I get the same benefits?

A.	You might, but there's no guarantee; however, many people have received 
enormous benefits using my prescribed routine.  If you want to be creative, 
that's O.K., but only after you've successfully learned the Daily 
Practice Routine. 

Q.	If I do Condensing Breathing and then skip The Sitting Forms and 
jump to The Micro Cosmic Orbit and Heaven and Earth Meditation, will I 
still get the same effect?

A.	Possibly, but this is pulling out major pieces of the Chi Kung 
skeleton.  Try it--you tell me.  

Q.	Should I try to practice Tai Chi and do The Mind Circulations at the 
same time?

A.	No.  It's impossible to concentrate on both.  If I can't do it, how 
are you going to be able to?  However, the closest thing to combining Tai 
Chi and Chi Kung or the physical movement in combination with The Mind 
Circulation is a set of meditations from Temple style Tai Chi called "Tai 
Chi Connective Meditations."  These are like the mix or the combination 
of the two practices, but this is not Tai Chi and it's not Chi Kung. 

Q.	If you only have five minutes to practice, what should you do?   
EW/Chicago

A.	Being the efficiency expert that you are, five minutes for you could 
be the equivalent of two hours for somebody else.  However, five minutes 
for a "normal" person is not quite enough.  I prescribe 40 minutes but most 
people do half of what I say. 

Q.	How do we as students tell our friends the difference between Chi 
Kung and Tai Chi?

A.	When you explain to your friends, tell them, Tai Chi is primarily 
the physical aspect of "The Tai Chi/Chi Kung Relationship," sort of 
second cousins.  Tai Chi works with the physical body by altering the 
musculo-skeletal system and creating a relationship with the body and the 
ground Ithrough the practice of "forms" and other physical practices.  Chi 
Kung, however, creates a relationship with your energy, your mind, your 
spirit, and your WILL.  Your body is involved but to a much lessor degree 
than with Tai Chi. 

Q.	What is the difference between "Practicing" and "Running Through" 
Chi Kung?

A.	"Practicing" means spending sufficient time working at your 
technique, while "Running Through" means you stop short or quit when you 
feel just O.K.  "Practicing" is a much more productive and superior way 
rather than always feeling rushed.  Rushing is a common mistake.  Take 
your time! 

Q.	What do people gain from this practice? 

A.	Read this book. 

Q.	How long does it take to implement these techniques? 

A.	As soon as you learn them, they're implemented. 

Q.	How do the results show up in peoples lives? 

A.	I wrote a whole book on this one too.

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