The practices described in this course have been used successfully for thousands of years by Taoists trained by personal instruction. Readers should not undertake these practices without receiving personal transmission and training from a certified instructor of the Universal Tao, since some of these practices, if done improperly, may cause injury or result in health problems. This course is intended to supplement individual training by a certified Universal Tao instructor and to serve as a reference guide for these practices. Anyone who undertakes these practices on the basis of this book alone, does so entirely at his or her own risk.
The meditations, practices and techniques described herein are not intended to be used as an alternative or substitute for professional medical treatment and care. If the student is suffering from a mental or emotional disorder, he or she should consult with an appropriate professional health care practitioner or therapist . Such problems should be corrected before one starts training.
This course does not attempt to give any medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription, or remedial recommendation in relation to any human disease, ailment, suffering or physical condition whatsoever.
Neither the Universal Tao nor its instructors can be responsible for the consequences of any practice or misuse of the information contained in this course. If the student undertakes any exercise without strictly following the instructions, notes and warnings, the responsibility must lie solely with the student.
This course does not attempt to give any medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription, or remedial recommendation in relation to any human disease, ailment, suffering or physical condition whatsoever.
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 systemare basic approaches to this end. Follow the instructions for each exercise carefully. Aso pay special attention to the warnings and suggestions. People who have high blood pressure, heart diseae, or a generally weal condition should proceed cautiously, having received prior consent from a qualified medical practitioner. People with a venereal disease should not attempt any practices involving sexual energy until they are free of the condition.