Energy

Everything in the universe consists of energy. The first energy that nourishes us is cosmic energy, the second is terrestrial energy, the third is the air we breathe, the fourth is the food we eat, and the fifth is our libidinal energy, which is also the foundation of our physiological and psychological equilibrium. Each of these energies is produced by the preceding one, and they each generate a multitude of their own energies, all different and all interdependent.

One type of energy—by no means insignificant—is sexual energy. If this type of energy is lacking, or has departed from its equilibrium and lost its amazing power, one feels as if a part of oneself has been amputated. Like many other things in the universe, however, a diminished or lost libido can be repaired or even completely restored. Such restoration is the subject of this book.

According to the theories of Chinese medicine, reproductive energy is located in the kidneys. This is where our energy reserves reside—the reserves that we get from our ancestors. This energy diminishes throughout our lives, finally dwindling to nothing when we die. Therefore, to get good results from these exercises and to gain the greatest satisfaction from them, it is essential to maintain the strength of the kidney area and of the organs themselves.