Sacrum

In the Taoist system the sacrum is regarded as extremely im­portant. It is a pump which helps to bring spinal fluid and energy (Chi) to the brain. It is also the junction where the sexual organs, rectum, and legs meet. Sciatic pain, which shoots down the legs, originates in the sacrum; therefore, strengthening it will release this intense pain.

1. Bring energy to the hands, contracting the back of the anus to the sacrum.
2. Make a fist and use your knuckles alternately to hit both sides of the sacrum. First hit in the area of the eight sacral holes, and then the hiatus, the depression at the bottom of the sacrum. (Fig. 5.8)