Tao Tantric Arts for Women

"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 *

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.

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