Opening
the Central Energy Channel
The purpose
of this practice is to access and expand your awareness of the life-force
energy that moves naturally throughout the body. This practice supports you in having a
relaxed body-mind, an open heart and more awareness of the Now. Another
benefit is that it helps to amplify and
redistribute sexual energy throughout the body.
Four Keys of Tantra
1.
Breath
2.
Sound
3.
Movement
4.
Awareness
You are born
knowing the essence of tantra. The four keys are natural and fundamental to the
human condition. The first independent act we take at birth is to breathe.
After our first breath, we cry (sound) which expands our lungs. These two important acts are crucial for
infants to make the shift from living in their mother’s womb to being able to
live and breathe on their own. Next, the
infant begins to move its arms and legs and explore the space around him/her.
All of this arises within awareness.
Standing or Lying Down
The
following practices can be done either standing with legs hip-width apart and
knees slightly bent or lying comfortably on your back with the knees bent and
feet flat on the floor. I recommend
trying it both ways.
The Sipping Breath and “AHHH” Sound
The Sipping
Breath amplifies awareness of the
inhalation and allows you to draw the air deep into the abdomen. This type of breathing increases the amount
of oxygen circulating in the body, which increases the sense of vitality and
pleasure we can feel.
1.
Begin
by placing your hands just below the navel area and puckering your lips as if
you are sipping through a straw. Leave a slight gap between the lips and inhale
deeply through the mouth. Feel your abdomen expanding.
2.
Then,
relax the mouth, drop the shoulders and let the air flow out effortlessly,
while making the sound “AHHH” throughout the exhalation.
Pelvic Rocking
Now, we add
external movement, called, “pelvic rocking.” This practice opens the sacral
area (2nd chakra) and helps to activate the sexual energy stored in
the pelvic bowl.
1.
In
this practice you will visualize a channel of energy running up the center of
the body, just in front of the spine, from the perineum (the area between the
genitals and the anal area) up to the top of the head.
2.
Focus
your attention on rotating your pelvis by moving it forward and backward. As you inhale, arch the lower back, the
buttocks will naturally stick out slightly. As you exhale, tuck the tailbone
under, flattening the lower back and rounding the shoulders. As the pelvis rotates, the whole spinal
column is naturally engaged. This causes the head to fall back slightly (as you
arch the lower back) and fall forward slightly (as you round the shoulders).
3.
Once
you have this movement established, you can add the “Sipping Breath.” Inhale deeply and see if you can feel the
breath activating the energy in the perineum as you arch the lower back. Exhale
with an “Ahhh,” as you tuck your tailbone and round the shoulders.
4.
This
time, as you inhale visualize sipping the energy up from the perineum towards
the heart and as you exhale with an “Ahhh” feel the energy moving back towards
the perineum.
5.
Go
at a rate that feels right for you. You may begin to notice an increased
awareness of your sexual/life force energy as it begins to move up and down the
central channel.
6.
As you feel ready, try quickening and then
slowing the pace. Relax and enjoy the
sensations that arise as you explore the central channel.
The PC Pump
Next, we add
the internal movement, called the PC Pump or Kegel Exercise. This practice strengthens and tones the
pelvic floor/PC (pubococcygeul) muscles. Becoming more aware
of how to consciously engage these muscles will allow you to more effectively
channel your sexual energy. This practice supports both men and women in having
multiple full-body orgasms. It can help men to develop the ability to choose
when, and if, they ejaculate.
1.
Begin
by bringing the focus of attention to the pelvic floor. Squeeze the PC muscles,
as if you were stopping the flow of urine. See if you can isolate the various
muscles around the urethra and anus.
2.
Allow
your arms to rest at your sides. As you
inhale, contract your PC muscles. At the
same time, squeeze your hands into fists as a reminder to contract the pelvic
floor muscles.
3.
As
you exhale, relax your hands and your PC muscles. Do this several times until it begins to feel
more natural.
4.
Next,
add the Sipping Breath on the inhale and “Ahhh” on the exhale.
5.
Once
that is established, add the Pelvic Rock. On the inhale, sip in the breath as
you arch the back and squeeze the PC and fists.
On the exhale, make the “Ahhh” sound as you flatten the lower back and
relax the PC and hands.
6.
Once
that is established, continue with all the steps and, on the inhale, visualize energy
moving up the central channel from the pelvic floor toward the crown of the
head. On the exhale, visualize the energy moving back down the central channel
to the pelvic floor. As
you do this practice, you will become aware of increased energy and vitality
circulating throughout the body.
Awareness
1.
Look
within the notice the empty space that exists before thoughts arise.
2.
Be
curious about this empty space. Ask, “What is present prior to all experience?
“
3.
Notice
that this fundamental space of awareness never changes. It is infinite and
eternal. This is Awareness, it is your fundamental nature.
“When I look
within and realize I am emptiness, that is freedom. When I look outward and realize
I am everything, that is love. Creation is simply the dance of love and freedom
infinitely and eternally unfolding.” Crystal Dawn Morris
Opening the
central channel increases awareness, well-being and vitality. When done
regularly it supports you in experiencing more ease and joy in life. It also
helps you tap into the orgasmic energy of Source Consciousness that underlies
all of creation.
Opening the
central channel increases awareness, vitality and, when done regularly,
supports you in experiencing increased orgasmic energy- both inside and outside
a sexual context!
©2013-2016 Crystal
Dawn Morris, The Love and Freedom Coach™
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