Five Minutes of Zhan Zhuang in the Morning Produces Benefits All Day
August 05, 2016
Do you make a habit of practicing Zhan Zhuang -- "Standing Stake?" It can change your life.
This is my little Standing spot, in the corner of a 3-season porch, just a few feet from a tree in my backyard. This morning, light rain was hitting the roof, and I could hear birds and the little shrieks of squirrels as I relaxed, breathed, and felt my energy melt into the floor.
You don't have to believe in the scientific reality of chi to get a lot of benefits out of Zhan Zhuang. The benefits come from calming the mind, relaxing the body, focusing on your breathing, and holding the solid structure of Taiji.
I recommend starting your day this way, even if you only have time for five minutes. Later, as you go through your day, your goal should be to recapture this calm, centered, relaxed feeling when you encounter a stressful moment, as we all do every day. Whether it is someone driving like a crazy person, or an inconsiderate boss or customer, or an angry spouse -- make it your goal to recapture the feeling of Standing instead of reacting with tension or anger.
You will notice a difference, and so will your body.
You literally managed to say everything worth saying in just a few paragraphs. Spot on! I've been a student of Taijiquan, Xingyiquan, and Qigong for two decades now, and you nailed it. 😉
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Posted by: Daniel Allen Kelley | October 21, 2017 at 02:01 PM
Thank you, Daniel! I appreciate the visit and the comment!
Posted by: Ken | October 21, 2017 at 02:48 PM