Earl Grey

2 hours ago, Michael Sternbach said:

Snoopy

 

Doggy style

22 minutes ago, Lairg said:

 

Lucky I said:  probably

 

 

Unfortunately, too many people will not think this because of conjecture and their eagerness to pursue this without appropriate guidance.

11 hours ago, Cobie said:

Any philosophy/religion/whatever, that proclaims this - is of no interest to me.

I do not think it means what you think it means.

3 hours ago, Lairg said:

 

In animal species, a comparison of heart rates with life span indicates that lower heart rates provide longer lives.   It probably works with humans too

If you’re speaking as a general rule, an inference that needs to be tested.

If you have a specific system as a case study, it’s still relative only to that system.

1 hour ago, Kojiro said:

@Earl Grey Reading the forum it seems to me that you are a well trained person, with good experience in different internal methodologies. What do you think about fasting or IF as a training strategy?

I don't speak of it generally, I speak of it relative to your specific internal practice. Without knowing exactly what system you do, I can't comment and for general fasting and IF, if you aren't doing anything internal (yet), consult the existing science as it assumes no variables from cultivation impacting it or being impacted by it.

17 minutes ago, natural said:

 

As one who farts frequently and with no worries, I have yet to fart with ferocity.

 
Oh brother: where fart thou?

1 hour ago, steve said:

 

A look?

Basic 

I've mastered the art of cutting through armor with  a  fart!

That way I can destroy my enemies in front and behind simultaneously after enjoying any of a number of my favorite meals!

A well fed warrior is a fearsome opponent.

Fist of fury? No! Fart of fury!

1 hour ago, Erbal said:

Hello Sifu @zen-bear
Bought the DVDs last sunday, been entering the practice since then.

I do have a question regarding the breathing percentage and the form of breathing (havent finished the 219 pages here, so it might or might not be awnsered already, sorry if it is the case!)

I tend to do, in my normal day to day, a full breathing, filling first the dan tien,  and then keeping the air go to the chest and finally to the lower part of the throat.

Was wondering if this kind of breathing is OK to do, when doing the breathing patterns at the beginning?
For me, its a normal breathing, and doing only dan tien breathing its like I have to think about it.

But want to do the FP as it is how it has to be done.

to put it together:
Is it okay if I breath with this full body, while doing FP? Or it has to be a lower abdominal breathing only?

Thanks!!
 

Simplest answer: breathe naturally.

Also, the concise version of this thread is here on the AG forum:

https://forum.alchemical.garden/branch/zenbear/

1 hour ago, Kojiro said:

I will check that. Maybe just meditation can mix well too, because after all fasting is an internal rest, a pause for the digestive system and other internal organs. Maybe meditation is also a kind of mental and physical rest, so it can add up

It depends on the kind of meditation you do—there are many different types.

18 minutes ago, Kojiro said:

maybe I am asking a stupid question, but is there any system that mixes well with intermitent fasting, adding to its benefits?

Sleeping qigong as taught by John Dolic.

Snoop Dog

4 minutes ago, Nintendao said:

Karma Chameleon

Karma Coma

Boy 

3 hours ago, Cheshire Cat said:

 

Qigong mythology, in my opinion.

¯\_ (ツ)_/¯

Just now, Master Logray said:

@Earl Grey  In the broader sense, all activities use up Yuan Chi.  Martial arts could have some strenuous trainings or simulated combat that simply decrease lifespan.   Persons trained in the art is more prone to involve in actual fighting, which needless to say, can cause injuries that could never recover.

There's a big difference between Bagua and Muay Thai, and this still isn't yuan qi.

But I think this thread has enough people who are certain of themselves, and I'm just going to say "Mmmmm-kay."

6 hours ago, Cheshire Cat said:

 

An exercise that could prolong a soldier's life and improve performance would be extremely useful in my opinion.

Too bad that it doesn't work.

It does exist--it's called Baduanjin.

1 hour ago, MetaDao said:

Ultimately, martial arts use up Yuan Qi

False.

11 hours ago, Cheshire Cat said:

 

I believe that if this practice was truly effective, then the military would have already introduced it into recruit training programs. 

 

Probably it's better to stick to air breathing.

Turtles also breath through their anuses (no, really). Can't imagine the military finding that useful. Oh, wait:

Internal martial arts at the very least guarantees that you will survive a war or bandits, while giving you practices that keep your body healthy, mind alert for dangers of both man and nature and how to avoid or endure them.

The health benefits keep you focused on living well while not burning yourself out the way more external practices can wear your joints down or exhaust your kidneys from excessive adrenaline and overexertion from the cardio and heightened tension.

Normal breathing and remaining calm under all situations as well as being able to control those situations to prevent conflict and even win with words because you've sized up a situation and projected peace and power to maintain order.

My injury delaying the planned future video demonstration:

7 minutes ago, Master Logray said:

 

I think so.  You cannot carry usual Chinese long weapons around.  e.g. The long pole is very long.  Philippine stick can be substituted by umbrella or walking staff.

7 minutes ago, Master Logray said:

umbrella

18 minutes ago, Master Logray said:

@Earl Grey  What is your view towards the Philippines stick fighting?  

It's good. The late GM said that the stick and knife fighting styles (and stick and knife fighting combined) were better than all the Chinese weapon forms he learned due to how pragmatic and simple they are.

13 hours ago, Pak_Satrio said:

@Earl Grey what advice would you give to anyone looking to learn?

There is a specific sequence for learning that I know and teach which must be followed to the letter, no experimentation, just like if one were to practice neigong.

Break from the training sequence, and you risk harming yourself at worst and wasting time achieving nothing at best.

You'll never build the foundation if you only look at sensations or self-deception from people on the Internet who think they know how to do it when they've never experienced it.

13 hours ago, Pak_Satrio said:

For example what teacher are you learning from? 

I've mentioned in earlier threads, but for sake of convenience, I learn from the lineage of late GM David Chan and his successor JR Rodriguez (edit: and Greg Colmenares), and I'm taking the reins after the end of this year so that he can retire.

13 hours ago, Pak_Satrio said:

Are there any videos you can share with us about fajin? (Either from you or others) 

I'm mulling over posting videos of myself doing it and some demonstrations with some volunteers from a local biker group who don't do internal arts after two of them shared their experience with the little guy who was immovable a few weeks ago; just waiting on when I'm supposed to meet them for this, but sadly, I have an injury in my left toe and so will need a few weeks more to recover as I can only do one-legged trials now due to mobility being limited and extreme pain after the nail got partially ripped off.

Even then, I may just list them in our private forum on AG for members and then other videos for current registered students in good standing rather than for public scrutiny and juvenile remarks--especially given that a friend who posted faqi videos got a lot of ignoble boors making uninformed comments.

13 hours ago, Pak_Satrio said:

Could you give us a hint of the practices? (Unless they are a secret of course)

Sure--but not for free.

On 6/30/2022 at 12:55 AM, zerostao said:

Those are marvelous accolades !

(self bestowed one’s too often are)

 

 

 

From a mod who wants to prevent conflict and claims to respect all practices, this doesn't seem like a comment written with the spirit of respect or good faith.

But hey: it's your forum, your rules, your opinion.