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General Toning Mudra

In the ancient Chinese wisdom known as the Tao, we find exactly what was also stated by the great teacher Jesus: as above, so below; as below, so above. This Toning Mudra harmonizes the upper energy center at the crown of your head with the lower energy center in your abdomen. It will dispel your fatigue, harmonize you, and tone you in just a few moments.

You can practice this before or after sexual activity, or in between multiple lovemaking sessions in order to reenergize yourself. You can practice it at any time of day, or at night if you suffer from insomnia. You may find that it helps you to sleep again.

Exercise

• Standing or lying down, place the palm of your right hand on the top of your head and the palm of your left hand over your center of gravity (the middle of your lower abdomen, between your navel and pubic bone).
• Close your eyes and remain in this position for a few minutes.

Variation 1

If you feel entirely regenerated and notice that your partner is lacking energy (before or after sex), place your right hand on the top of his or her head and your left hand over his or her center of gravity.

Variation 2

Conversely, if you are tired and your partner feels energized, your partner can put his or her hands on you (right hand on the top of your head, left hand over your lower abdomen).