Closing the two front gates

Ancient Taoist manuals emphasize the importance of strengthening the lower abdomen (including the perineal area), as this is the foundation of Taoist yoga.

Men

The “first gate” is considered to be the external opening of the urethra. By focusing on this channel, a man can block it.
The “second gate” is located at the base of the penis. This place is located behind the urogenital diaphragm. By focusing your attention and contracting the urogenital diaphragm, you can close these “gates.”

1. Slightly contract the external opening of the urethra.
2. Contract the “gate” at the base of the penis and the urogenital diaphragm.
3. At the same time, without tension, contract the muscles around the eyes, as if “sinking” the eyes into the sockets.
4. Repeat the sequence three to nine times.
5. Breathing control is not required, but is possible if desired. Try contracting both while inhaling and exhaling. Determine which option is most effective for you.

Urogenital diaphragm (“second gate”)

Women

The “first gate” in women is the vaginal opening. Focus on the vaginal vestibule and contract the labia. The “second gate” is located in the area of ​​the urogenital diaphragm, in front of the opening of the internal canal of the cervix. With concentration, this hole can be closed.

1. Slightly contract the muscles of the vestibule of the vagina.
2. Reduce the intravaginal “gate” in the area of ​​the urogenital diaphragm.
3. At the same time, contract the eye muscles.
4. Repeat the exercise three to nine times.
5. Control of breathing is not necessary, but possible if desired. Try contracting both while inhaling and exhaling. Determine which option is most effective for you.

Urogenital diaphragm (“Second Gate”)

Men and women

If you have difficulty determining the location of the “second gate,” try another exercise that will help you accurately locate it.
When urinating, try to block the urine from coming out by contracting the muscles in your penis or vagina. The location of the contraction will indicate the location of the “second gate.”

Taoist yoga contains many techniques and exercises that strengthen the genitals and the entire groin area. I call this technique “perineal enhancement.” The perineal area includes the genitals, the perineum itself, the anus and the pubococcygeus muscle, located between the base of the genitals and the tailbone itself. The perineal area largely determines the functions of other human organs. Her energy depletion weakens her entire body. A decrease in muscle tone in the perineal area leads to an outflow of sexual and vital energies (ching qi and qi) from the “front” (genitals) and “back gate” (anus). To conserve energy and consciously direct it to the right place, you need to learn to close or “seal” these “gates”.

Ancient Taoist manuals emphasize the importance of strengthening the lower abdomen (including the perineal area), as this is the foundation of Taoist yoga. Taoists learned to change the direction of the flow of sexual energy. A weak energy flow can be transformed into a powerful force. Below are two exercises that allow you to exercise more complex energy control.