Zhan Zhuang

[beausimon]

Hi,
Which of the following sequences is better?

Sequence 1
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a. Zhan Zhuang
b. Lifting the sky
c. chi flow
d. standing meditation


Sequence 2
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a. Lifting the Sky
b. Chi flow
c. standing meditation
d. Zhan Zhuang

Thanks.

[Antonius]

Neither.

Here's the order I would recommend for you:

1. Lifting The Sky
2. Chi Flow
3. Zhan Zhuang
4. Chi Flow
5. Standing meditation

Generally speaking, it's best to start with Lifting The Sky and end with Standing Meditation. It's also good to do some chi flow after Zhan Zhuang. In this case, I've recommended chi flow after both Lifting The Sky and Zhan Zhuang in order to emphasize cleansing rather than building.

The first chi flow can be brief, maybe a minute or two. The second chi flow should be longer and stronger, maybe 5-10 minutes. Try it for a while and see how you like it. Later, you can decide if you want to eliminate the chi flow after Lifting The Sky and just do one strong and long chi flow (maybe 10 minutes) after Zhan Zhuang.

Happy practicing.

[Charles David]

Flexible Legs

HI Anthony,

Thanks for this advice. One more question: Where would one fit in the art of flexible legs into this routine?

[beausimon]

Hi,
Thanks Anthony.

Neither.
I've recommended chi flow after both Lifting The Sky and Zhan Zhuang in order to emphasize cleansing rather than building.

If subsequently, you want to venture into building, what would the recommended sequence be?

Thanks.

[Andrew]

Cha ....

1. Lifting the Sky
2. Chi Flow
3. Zhan Zhuang
4. Chi Flow
5. Flexible Legs
6. Chi Flow
7. Standing Meditation

Andrew

[Charles David]

Still More

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for your advice. I have another question. Where could I best fit in the pattern/form training that I have learned with my first master?

Gratefully,

[Antonius]

Where could I best fit in the pattern/form training that I have learned with my first master?

Between #5 and #6 would be my recommendation.

[Charles David]

minus twenty two

Dear Anthony and Andrew,

I will try it the way you have suggested.


Hibernally Yours,

[beausimon]

Building instead of cleansing

Hi Anthony,
Just to rephrase my earlier question regarding building. To go into building, do you just skip the chi flows?

Thanks.

[Andrew]

Simple answer ... no

Andrew

[Darryl]

Building instead of cleanising

Dear Beausimon,

There is quite a common and generally misunderstood distinction between the two, so I'll start a separate thread (once I've finished moving house ) and then post a link to it from here.

[beausimon]

Dear Beausimon,

There is quite a common and generally misunderstood distinction between the two, so I'll start a separate thread (once I've finished moving house ) and then post a link to it from here.

Thanks Darryl. Would be looking forward to your post

[beausimon]

Simple answer ... no

Andrew

Thanks Andrew.