Chia realized that the energy maps of the Taoists were real, but the language (meridians, acupuncture points, "Furnaces") was alien to Westerners. He founded the Universal Healing Tao (UHT) system specifically to create a curriculum. The is the UHT system in its most complete, unedited form—recorded directly in the healing sanctuary Chia built to replicate the energy of the Wudang Mountains in Thailand. Part 2: Deconstructing the 36 Volumes (The Curriculum) While the exact numbering varies slightly between editions (some bundle exercises together), the "36" refers to the major energetic disciplines. The series is not meant to be binge-watched; it is a university-level course designed to be practiced over 3 to 5 years.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The practices described involve physical and energetic manipulation. Always consult a medical doctor before stopping medication or beginning intensive internal arts training. Mantak Chia recommends learning from a certified instructor for advanced volumes (15+). Mantak Chia - Complete Tao Garden Series -36 Vo...
Often referred to colloquially as the “36 Volumes” (encompassing books, DVDs, and digital streaming content), this series is not merely a set of instructions; it is a complete energetic roadmap for human transformation. Recorded and refined at his Tao Garden Health Resort & Training Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand, this series represents the distillation of 5,000 years of Taoist wisdom into a practical, step-by-step curriculum. Chia realized that the energy maps of the
Chia teaches that the "Jing" (essence) stored in the reproductive system (testes/ovaries) is the densest form of energy available to a human. If you lose it (via ejaculation or menstruation without control), you age. If you transform it (via the "Ovarian Breathing" or "Testicular Compression" techniques in Volume 17), you create fuel for the brain. Part 2: Deconstructing the 36 Volumes (The Curriculum)