Table of Contents

Foreword by Mantak Chia

Foreword by Michael Winn

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Principles for Self-Cultivation

Practical Notes and Cautions

Progression of Practices

1 Herstory: Emergence of the Divine Feminine

Sapphism and Sisterhood

Feminine Roots of Taoist Sexual Practice

Feminine and Masculine Treasures: The Dance of Yin and Yang

Feminine Archetypes

Stages of Womanhood

2 Tao Energy Fundamentals: The Basic Practices

The Three Treasures: Jing, Qi, and Shen

Beginning Your Practice: Setting Intention and Warming Up the Qi

Entering Meditation

Creating Emotional Harmony

Opening Channels

Tao Tantric Yoga: Embodying the Shamanic Power of Animals

Your Body Is Your Temple

3 Heart and Healing

The Heart: Palace of the Spirit

Three Fires of Transformation

Transforming the Past and the Future: Ancestral Healing

Healing from Sexual Trauma

Healing the Womb

4 Bells of Love: Cultivating Your Breasts

Breast Massage Basics: A Practice of Self-Love

In-Depth Breast Massage Practices

Breast Massage as Energy Medicine

5 Jade Fountain: Cultivating Your Yoni

The Womb: Palace of Creative Power

Sexual Reflexology

Three Gates of the Yoni: Becoming Multiorgasmic

Yoni Exercises

Cultivating Sexual Energy: Turning on Your Jade Fountain

6 Jade Egg Practices

Choosing Your Jade Egg

Self-Healing with Jade Egg Practices

Playing with Your Jade Egg

Tao Yoni Yoga

Pelvic Motion Practices

Triple Channels: Alternate-Channel Breathing

Bathtub Bliss

Qi Weight Lifting

7 Tao Tantric Qigong: Shamanic Empowerment

Empowering Your Sexual Vitality

Shamanic Sexual Practices

8 Cultivating Your Qi: Exploring Sources of Vitality

Connecting with Nature

Supporting the Kidneys: Treasure House of Jing

Channeling Your Vital Energy

Bone Toning: Bone Marrow Neigong

9 Alchemy of Love: Conscious Lovemaking

Sexual Energy Is Sacred

Growing More Love in Your Life

Sexual Massage Practices

Harmonious Exchange

Multiorgasmic Potential: Taoist Sexual Alchemy

Evolution of Divine Human Treasures

Appendix: Inspiring Your Daily Practice

Resources

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

Minke de Vos, MMQ, is a senior Universal Healing Tao instructor and medical Qigong master therapist. Known internationally as one of the top teachers of self-healing and sacred sexuality, she has been practicing Qigong for over 30 years and is the founder of Silent Ground retreats, Feminine Treasures workshops, and Tao Tantric Arts classes. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Reviews

“Minke de Vos has written an inspiring masterpiece . . . offers essential keys to reclaim our feminine powers. A must-read.”
*Margot Anand, author of The Art of Sexual Ecstasy*

“. . . loaded with inspiring and uplifting information that every woman should know!”
*Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Goddesses Never Age*

“This book is a treasure chest of practices that are difficult to find anywhere else. Minke guides you step by step through the arts of awakening sex, love, and spirit!”
*Shashi Solluna, founder of Tao Tantric Arts*

“I thoroughly enjoyed all of the exercises, diagrams, and easy to read guidance through the Divine Feminine. Now I feel closer to my body and see it as a mere reflection of inner beauty. Every woman on a path of empowerment and transformation will appreciate this dynamic book. There are also partner practices for conscious energy exchange and intimacy building. It is very important to harmonize our bodies and relationships.”
*The Life Connection*