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what do you guys think of this excersie taught by mantak chia(and many others i think also) . i like to do this, so what do you think. best wishes

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Or alternatively you could make a nice little coffee table which of course would be much more useful!

 

 

hmm, how?

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When something outgrows it's usefulness what happens?

What use is tree hugging? What use is a coffee table?

 

So we make a bucket from wood so we can chop wood and carry water.

 

If you disagree then give up everything and live in the forest.

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When something outgrows it's usefulness what happens?

What use is tree hugging? What use is a coffee table?

 

So we make a bucket from wood so we can chop wood and carry water.

 

If you disagree then give up everything and live in the forest.

 

haha.

 

well its good for posture. and im trying to "start" easy. altho i have been practisin tao and yoga for many years (on and off). and i dont want to ruin my health hehe........ : )

 

 

forest sounds nice . :)

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what do you guys think of this excersie taught by mantak chia(and many others i think also) . i like to do this, so what do you think. best wishes

I can't say that I've read Mantak Chia's description but I think this is a very useful Zhan Zhuang.

I don't usually practice it isolated but in a series of postures.

1. Basic zhan zhuang

2. hug the tree

3. palms overhead

4. palms out to sides

5. basic zhan zhuang

Hug the tree is extremely useful in developing internal martial skill.

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I can't say that I've read Mantak Chia's description but I think this is a very useful Zhan Zhuang.

I don't usually practice it isolated but in a series of postures.

1. Basic zhan zhuang

2. hug the tree

3. palms overhead

4. palms out to sides

5. basic zhan zhuang

Hug the tree is extremely useful in developing internal martial skill.

 

 

he has it at least in Chi kung Iron shirt , also with iron bar golden urn etc .

 

 

ur combination sounds good and easy :)

 

and i dont know what zhan zhuang mean:)

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forest sounds nice . :)

I like a nice 'forest glade' myself but I'll have to settle for my back garden today but only if I can get off this couch!

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I like a nice 'forest glade' myself but I'll have to settle for my back garden today but only if I can get off this couch!

 

 

hehe good luck

 

its raining outside here : O

 

hope u have sun:))

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he has it at least in Chi kung Iron shirt , also with iron bar golden urn etc .

ur combination sounds good and easy :)

 

and i dont know what zhan zhuang mean:)

I haven't read any of Chia's stuff.

Here is an excellent book on standing:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/067...50/grewayres-20

 

Zhan Zhuang basically means standing meditation. Most people translate it as stand like a post.

Here's a nice brief link...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhan_zhuang

 

The combination I mentioned is easy if each posture is held for a minute or two, tougher if each is held for 5 minutes, quite challenging at 10 and above.

:)

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I haven't read any of Chia's stuff.

Here is an excellent book on standing:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/067...50/grewayres-20

 

Zhan Zhuang basically means standing meditation. Most people translate it as stand like a post.

Here's a nice brief link...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhan_zhuang

 

The combination I mentioned is easy if each posture is held for a minute or two, tougher if each is held for 5 minutes, quite challenging at 10 and above.

:)

 

 

do u have link for that combination m8?

 

Ordered the book :P *tao nerd*

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