Relaxation

Profound Relaxation can only be approached through harmonizing the yin and yang energies of the body. The process of relaxation is called 'song' in chinese. (sounds like sung, sometimes spelled that way). An old translation describes song as:

'What a womans long glossy black hair does when the pins are pulled out, being gently shaken and cascading down the back'.

There is a direct relationship between the refinement and correctness of ones structure and the depth of comprehension of song.

Without structure there can be no separation of yin and yang in the body. Without separation of yin and yang, there is nothing to harmonize. Without harmony there can be no relaxation.

Profound relaxation grows from the feeling and understanding that there is no limit to the refinement of the structure and clear separation of yin and yang, neither is there limit to relaxation. There is limit to strength.

Cultivating song is the key to beginning to transform the body.
To move to a more natural condition... To Return To The UnCarved Block.

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Kalama Sutta (Kalama Sutra)

Do not simply believe what you hear just because you have heard it for a long time.
Do no follow tradition blindly merely because it has been practiced that way for many generations.
Do not be quick to listen to rumors.
Do not confirm anything just because it agrees with your scriptures.
Do not foolishly make assumptions.
Do not abruptly draw conclusions by what you see and hear.
Do not be fooled by outward appearances.
Do not hold on tightly to any view or idea just because you are comfortable with it.
Do not accept as fact anything that you yourself find to be illogical.
Do not be convinced of anything out of respect and deference to your spiritual teachers.

You should go beyond opinion and belief. You can rightly reject anything which when accepted, practiced and perfected leads to more aversion, more craving and more delusion. They are not beneficial and are to be avoided. Conversely, you can rightly accept anything which when accepted and practiced leads to unconditional love, contentment and wisdom. These things allow you time and space to develop a happy and peaceful mind. This should be your criteria on what is and what is not the truth; on what should be and what should not be the spiritual practice.