Thymus Gland

The thymus gland controls the immune system and is related to longevity. (Fig. 5.1) Normally the thymus gland atrophies after child­hood. In the higher levels of Taoist practice, the thymus gland can be regrown. This helps maintain health and vitality and supports greater spirituality. Thumbing the thymus gland can help increase the activity and release more hormones.

1. Bring energy to your hands by the usual procedure, contract­ing the front of the anus and bring the Chi toward the thymus.
2. Make a fist, inhale and thump down the middle of the upper chest from the collar bone to the nipples six to nine times. Do not talk while you are doing this or you might harm yourself.