Basic Sexual Alchemy
This is probably the most famous part of Chia's teaching, which drew much attention from scholars. Section Different Views below lists some of observations from the public literature. This section introduces sexual practices taught in the Healing Tao system.
In Taoism, sexual energy is indispensable from the integral energy that is needed to fulfil enlightenment. The primary purpose of conducting sexual practices is to save and transform sexual energy into more refined energy (transmuting jing into qi), which can be used to open body channels and to build foundations for inner alchemy training. Some side benefits include healing illness, improving and enhancing sexual health.
Sexual practices in Taoist inner alchemy include techniques for men, women and couples.
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