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Seashell Mudra for Men

Although the structure of men’s genitals leaves them less “open” to the outside world, a man may also sometimes feel the need to close or protect himself—to reorient himself toward his interior. This is most likely to happen when a man’s spirits are low; for example, when he feels alone in life, or when he is particularly tired.

Exercise

• The exercise consists of enclosing the genitalia completely in one hand and remaining in that position for a long while—until a feeling of well-being arises.
• If the penis and testicles cannot be held together in one hand, the exercise can be performed in alternation, first holding the testicles in the palm of one hand, cupped like a seashell, and then, a moment later, holding the penis the same way.
• However, because the exercise is most effective if all parts can be held at the same time, it may be helpful to hold large genitals with both hands cupped together.

Just as with the woman’s exercise, the man who practices this correctly will feel a sense of calm set in a moment after beginning. The energy released by this mudra runs through circuits that are well known to traditional Chinese medicinal practices; when this energy reaches the brain, it causes the release of endorphins.