Is it possible to learn the microcosmic orbit without a teacher?

[Encephalon]

It's been 21 short months of Nei Kung and I've read all the warnings about blocked energy flows and the unfortunate side effects of stagnant chi bouncing around inside. My electrical symptoms throughout the arms are now localizing in my upper torso, and my tan tien is generating a lot of heat. What are the dangers, if any, of not checking in with a qualified instructor? I own books by Frantzis, Deng Ming-Dao, Jwing-Ming Yang, Way-Sun Liao, and Chia, but sometimes the text seems impenetrable. I hear from some sources that I should become more familiar with the tan tien before attempting the MO.

 

It's all pretty freakin' cool that this stuff is happening, regardless.

[Ramon25]

I HIGHLY suggest that you go here and apply what you can. Many of the teachings on this site are extremly useful. The owner is a memebr on this forum. http://www.alchemicaltaoism.com/

Edited June 21, 2009 by Ramon25

[DaoChild]

Get a teacher . What you know you were going to hear, but didn't want to hear. The MCO isn't a beginner's exercise

[Siliconvalley1]

Yes, according to Chunyi Lin. Get his Spring Forest Qigong course. It includes Small Universe orbit as an integral part.