Difficult times are the precursor of patience.
(Mohammad)
Moving with the breeze
You can allow the body subtle movement if you are aware of stiffness
developing - imagine that you are a tree with branches being gently moved by
the wind...
Between the wind and the tree there is no barrier, the movement is a
relationship.
The branches move with the breeze.
Allow your joints to be mobile and loose yet keep the circular arm shape as
you move.
Now let the movement subside and settle. Place you thoughts on your abdomen and be
still.
Hot hands
Your hands may become warm.
This indicates an improved energy flow.
They may also appear blotchy as the skin breathes more fully.
Two advanced sensations: 'nettle sting' - an almost unpleasant degree of
tingling, and 'running water' - which feels like your hands are beneath a
running tap.
Unless you experience an adverse reaction, accept what is happening and
relax.
Shaking
If you began to
shake, don't worry.
Shaking is a sign of progress; it shows that your body feels supported.
Physical trauma is
stored in the body and can only be released
when you feel relaxed and safe.
Going further
Standing qigong is just the beginning of our qigong syllabus.
Significant emphasis is placed upon qigong in our school because it builds
core stability and strengthens the body in
all aspects of your training.
Qigong also encourages the
emotions to settle and the mind to remain
calm.
Students learn two sets of 8 standing postures and various moving sequences
that help to develop the tai chi way of using the body.
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