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In modern China, internal alchemy, as well as sexuality in general, is prohibited. Although modern Chinese qigong masters have a clear understanding of the “microcosmic orbit” and the flow of vital energy (qi) along the acupuncture meridians, their knowledge of internal alchemy leaves much to be desired.

However, it is possible that they are simply afraid to talk about this topic. The Chinese government strongly disapproves of so-called “immortality practices.” They are considered incompatible with communist ideology. However, I have learned from my own experience that internal alchemy helps to get rid of negative perceptions of the world and promotes the development of positive thinking and worldview. Having mastered this practice, a person benefits not only himself, but also the entire society.

All exercises of the “third treasure” are in one way or another connected with the perception of five colors: red, yellow, white, blue (or black) and green. By learning to mentally reproduce them, you will achieve significant success in the exercises of internal alchemy.

Most Taoist yoga techniques are based on establishing an internal relationship between various parts and organs of the body. In order to establish a primary connection, they resort to the help of five colors. Below is a table of correspondences of color shades to the five main elements, five main internal organs and healing sounds.

There are many other correspondences that you will learn about in the weekly lessons.

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It shows that color is a kind of connecting link between different parts of the body. Knowing the correspondences given in the tables is the starting point for studying the “third treasure” exercises.

As you may have noticed, the color shown in the tables is blue (black). According to the Taoist healing system, blue corresponds to the element of water. While studying the system, I used blue, but while writing this book I tried experimenting with black and found that it was more effective. I was able to create a mental image of a shiny black car in a matter of seconds. Therefore, I leave the choice between blue and black to the reader.

Colors are used not only to energize the relevant organs, but also to establish relationships between individual parts of the body. They can also be used to create a rainbow aura around your own body and be exposed to all the colors at once. In the latter case, you can avoid energy leakage from the body and protect yourself from external negative influences.

Most of the exercises of the third treasure are combined into a complex known as the “melting of the five elements.” This is where practical classes in internal alchemy begin.

At the first stage, energetic harmonization of the five elements occurs, which correspond to the five main internal organs. Each organ has an “energy collection point.” The five elements are extracted from the collection points and directed to the energy center of the body called the bagua (pakua). If all of the above sounds like nonsense to you, don’t despair. Gradually, step by step, I will guide you along the path, each step of which will be accompanied by detailed explanations. The balance, mixing and harmonization of the five elements in Bagua tames passions, neutralizing negative emotions. You will learn to create a “pearl” in bagua, which is a concentrated life force.

The exercises are not as difficult as they seem at first glance; the key to mastering them is the ability to visualize five colors: red, yellow, white, blue (black) and green.

As you may have seen, I invite you on a journey beyond your wildest dreams. It is this inner alchemy that makes the land of Taoist yoga so attractive and tempting. I assure you, these exercises did not appear in my dreams, but have been practiced for more than six thousand years and are the true heritage of the ancient Taoist masters.