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Standing Like A Tree (Foundations Of Qigong Standing Meditation)
This course lays the foundations for the practice of Wuji Zhan Zhuang (Qigong standing meditation in the basic posture of "Wuji"). It is appropriate for both beginners and experienced practitioners. While the name "standing meditation" may imply a limitation to standing, the practice and the course are accessible from a seated position as well.
The course is organized into seven weekly segments. Each week, I introduce a specific focus ranging from elements of posture, energy, and breath. Using an inquiry-based approach, I guide you to explore aspects of the practice. At the end of each session, I include a 5-minute guided practice of Wuji Zhan Zhuang. My invitation to you is to spend one whole week with each segment: continuing daily with the Wuji Zhan Zhuang practice and bringing particular awareness to the focus of the week. In this way, you are not only developing a greater awareness of your body and energy but also a consistent daily practice that will serve you well beyond the course.
The benefits of Wuji Zhan Zhuang are far-reaching and include, to name a few, improved posture, relaxed alertness, greater physical/mental/emotional resilience, finding internal strength and energy, and feeling more balanced and less reactive in your life. Through Wuji Zhan Zhuang, we can access our original energy, unlocking the vast potential that lies within each one of us.