Louis

Steve, that was very useful. I guess Im impatient, then I place a strong judgment on what I sense. Therefore things like relaxation and sung are quite challenging, but your approach is quite reasonable. Thanks again.

Ah.... It's kind of like tensing a tense muscle even more, then letting it go. Maybe then we end up some where in between. Do I got it?

Thanks Voidisyinyang. I will take a look at this link, as well as the link to Qi deviations mentioned also. I think it is ironic that Qigong is supposed to be good for relaxing (and health in general), yet you must relax first before you can do Qigong properly! Thanks

This is interesting Oak. Could you elaborate?

Greetings, I am wondering if anyone can point me to some essay, source, book or to whomever concerning forced mind-intention in terms of Qigong practice. I feel I am having problems with this. I put too much attention on for example, breathing or doing the form, etc. It is a habit, but causes problems. I know there is relaxation-not flaccid. There is sung. There is effortless effort, but these terms have no meaning to me. (I know the theory, but can't actualize them) I could give up, but I would rather not. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Hi, My name is Louis, living in Japan. I am not sure what to say here, but how about that I have been a Buddhist for 30 years. I have practiced Aikido for 15 years. Now, for the last 5 years I have been doing Tai chi chuan (Chen Pan Ling style). Recently, with the same teacher, I have started Xingyi. I do some Qigong as well. I hope that serves well for a brief introduction. Very best, Louis