Putting the Teachings into Practice

Chinese medicine and Chi Kung emphasize balancing and strengthening the body so that it can heal itself. The meditations, internal exercises, and martial arts of the Universal Tao are basic approaches to this end. This book contains descriptions of physical and spiritual practices that have been used successfully for thousands of years by Taoists trained by personal instruction. Readers should not undertake these practices without receiving personal instruction from a certified instructor of the Universal Tao because some of these practices, if done improperly, may cause injury or result in health problems. This book is intended to supplement individual training with a Universal Tao instructor. Anyone who undertakes these practices on the basis of this book alone does so entirely at his or her own risk. Follow the instructions for each exercise carefully. The Universal Tao and its staff and instructors cannot be responsible for the consequences of any practice or misuse of the information in this book.