Junior Marcus

Thank you for insight thread, though I'm still confused whether i should invest in Zhan Zhuang. Initially, I had a LOT of plans to do different styles, and now I think I'll be happy with 3. Doing Mawang Dui Zhineng and Zhan Zhuang, or Gods Playing. Not sure which should be my third one, or if they tend to overlap too much.

Thank you, I will take your recommendation and start with that. Do you know much standing meditation Zhineng covers (Zhan Zhuang)? Is it covered in that course already?

So I am assuming that the Udemy course is the same as anywhere else if I started QiGong in another place and can just build up on that. Thank you!

Hi, thank you for the Zhineng recommendation, so it appears this appears to be a style that's been put together by a famous master, and does seem to have the healing. It seems to have standing practices, healing sounds, etc., does it contain bone-marrow stuff development and internal organs healing. You have provided many links, I'll check then out. Of all of them, which direction would you got learn on line that has the best instruction and can offer a complete instruction on-line as much as possible (I realize that nothing will replace person to person instruction). Junior Marcus

Yes, rideforever, I eventually found it, and watched the documentary, very fascinating, especially the metaphor about how a tree heals; it makes perfect sense. I am sold in Zhan Zhuang for sure, and now reading a bit more on healing sounds. You are right about Spring Forest in a way; I will just have to trust them. Since most of the ones I am interested seems to have a more technical approach, I may just try this one for my act of blind faith since it seems to receive so many praises. Thank you.

Hmmm...lots of things to think about. Would you guys consider Yin Yoga an Buddhist and Daoist practice? Thanks for the info regarding the metaphysical aspects of QiGong; it gives me comfort that the people who are doing it are not just those who seem to follow things blindly and understand that there are just things you can't explain (yet) but works. I would still like to pursue the diversity of it but will focus on 3 for now, maximum 4; the rest i'll just take my stride. Thank you so much for everyone's time; it's been invaluable, seriously. Anyone here practices Mawang Dui?

Thanks for the suggestion, Mudfoot, and for the warning Earl Grey. As far as the Tai Chi and Bagua (very new to Bagua), I have not learned much about the health aspects of it, bur rather the martial qigong techniques it sues (like pressure training, five bow theory, rooting, etc.). Perhaps it has health applications. My teacher does basic QiGong exercises as it appears, although his Chen and his sifu's chen seems pretty advanced. As for the QiGong and Yoga, I have only room to learn 7 things right now..., and I'm wondering what your thoughts are. Basically, I want to get as much diversity is as possible. 1) Zhan Zhuang -- After much research, reading and recommendation, I definitely will learn this. 2) Mawang Dui - Kind of old and new; they discovered the ancient drawings in a cave, and apparently Qigong masters in China and TCM doctors recreated the form. It's supposed to do whole body accupuncture without the needles or activate the same energy points, as with other QiGong styles I suppose; not sure how different though as i'm new 3) Six Healing Sounds - highly recommended; and used for cancer a lot. 4) Chen Style Tai Chi - not really a QiGong but martial art, but i'm interested in it's advanced health aspects too. I would imagine if you do it at a high level it will come naturally, and I'm hoping the other QiGong styles will "energize it more" like No. 1 5) Bagua - I'm new and they have meditative aspects to it that involves visualization to create relaxed internal pressure and they have daoyin exercises prior to the form; and they have sort of similar concepts they do in my Tai Chi class. 6) Yin Yoga - A friend of mine teaches it; not really purely Chinese but the one in Toronto that teaches it consults with a Chinese TCM doctor 7. And for the final day: Spring Forest? Gods Playing in the Clouds? Energy Gates (I think I'm ditching this one) 18 Luohand Hands (something Buddhist?)? Any suggestion will be welcome. You may also suggest your own list that you think would be good from my perspective. My goal is to first regain health, combat physical and internal illness, mental calm, and later on teach others. Kindly note I'm not trying to chase many rabbits here. I am on a long break and can practice about 3-4 hours a day; have the space to practice too, and these are something I will gradually acquire; I'm quite diligent in practice; being a dance instructor currently. Eventually, once I'm well and become proficient (even if that takes 5-10 years), I want to transition to teaching QiGong/Tai Chi maybe (I'll have to start all over again), but I have been doing dance for 25 years and that's too long (lol).

Thank you for your input, Rideforever, your input is valuable. I presume ZZ means Zhan Zhuang. I will check it out, although I seem to be having a hard time finding the DVD unless I missed it totally (the book I see). As for Gods, why would you consider it a waste of time? Was BK not being truthful in you opinion that this was the last and only Qigong set his master was practicing for the last 30 years of his life? Any opinion on Spring Forest? You can . Thank you. Jr. Marcus

Thank you so much for all the recommendations. I am currently registered with Energy Arts. I initially started with Dragon and Tiger but never finished it, but switched to Energy Gates QiGong that they recommend for foundational training, and I'm also currently registered with Gods Playing In The Clouds, which is apparently the only QiGong Bruce's master practiced in the last 30 years of his life. I will look into healing sounds as I've heard about this a lot, and also your other two recommendations Zhan Zhuang. Currently, the only thing I started on a regular basis with once a month private instruction is Mawang Dui QiGong, which is very old from the paintings in the tomb, and was recreated by QiGong, TCM doctors in China; I like it, but I yet have to see the long-term results as I just started it. I have a Chen Tai Chi background, so complicated movements are not too hard for me (and a dancer) but the intent behind it is what I find challenging. I can probably learn 7 QiGong Styles at most (one for each day). So far I have 3, and if like Healing Sounds and Zhan Zhuang, then that leaves me open to one more; hence I asked about Spring Forest, which sounded good but I was not sure as my metaphysical aspects of it sort of scared me away (not saying I'm not open to it but I like to approach things as scientifically as possible and things that you can actually measure as with some of the benefits of QiGong that's been proven). Thank you all!

I'm open to any other recommendations that I can learn on line. Thank you.

Thank you!!

Hi, I'm looking at a few options to learn QiGong on line as I'm facing some serious health issues. So far, I've looked at Energy Arts, which seems pretty straightforward and decent. I'm looking at Spring Forest QiGong, and there's lots of testimonials, etc. that goes with it, but I have to admit I get a little bit skeptical when things I don't understand such as long-distance healing, third eye, etc.. I just want to make sure I don't get sucked into a cult! Anyone with direct experience on this, student and non-student? I mean no offense but I have limited finances so it's important I invest wisely. Thank you. Jr. M.