A guide to the practice of Inner Alchemy, which allows you to control the energies of your inner universe to better connect with energies of the outer universe • Teaches the essential first-level meditations in Taoist practice, also known as Fusion of the Five Forces, for self-healing and emotional and spiritual development • Shows step-by-step how to remove negative emotions from the organs in which they are lodged by neutralizing and transforming the negativity back into positive energy • Includes basic and advanced-level meditations Fusion of the Five Elements is the necessary first step in the Taoist practice of Inner Alchemy, in which one learns to control the generation and flow of emotional, mental, and physical energies within the body. It is a series of meditations designed to locate and dissolve negative energies trapped inside the body by making a connection between the five outer senses (experienced through the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and tongue) and the five major negative emotions (anger, hate, worry, sadness, and fear). When the body is cleared of negative energy, universal chi energy flows freely and productively, nourishing both body and soul. The practice is divided into two parts. The first works with controlling the forces of the five elements on the five major organs of the body by learning the elements' effects upon each other and how to balance and utilize these energies properly. The advanced Fusion exercises then show how to channel the greater energies of the stars and planets to strengthen internal weaknesses and crystallize positive energy. By "fusing" all the different kinds of energy together, a harmonious whole is created--the key to manifesting an Immortal existence.

Acknowledgments Putting the Fusion of the Five Elements into Practice Introduction: The Foundation for Transformation 1 • Formula 1: Forming the Four Pakuas, Blending Energy, and Forming the Pearl at the Center of Control 2 • Formula 2: Balancing the Organ Energy to Experience Inner Peace and Harmony 3 • Formula 3: Connecting the Senses with the Organs, Controlling the Senses, Sealing the Openings, Overcoming Temptations 4 • Formula 4: Transforming the Negative Emotions of Each Organ into Useful Energy 5 • Formula 5: Creating the Pearl that Forms the Energy Body 6 • Formula 6: Forming the Virgin Children and Their Animal Offspring to Connect to the Universal, Cosmic Particle, and Earth Forces 7 • Formula 7: Calling Forth the Earth Force to Empower and Protect8 • Formula 8: Calling Forth the Planets' and Stars' Forces to Empower and Protect 9 • Formula 9: Transferring Consciousness to the Energy Body in this Life Brings Immortality10 • Summary: The Fusion I Practice About the Author The Universal Tao System and Training CenterIndex