Zhan Zhuang to Calm the Mind | Medical Qigong Standing Meditation

This session offers a traditional Zhan Zhuang standing practice drawn from Medical Qigong and internal Tai Chi principles. It leads the practitioner through a sequence of key points along the body, from the crown to the bubbling wells, establishing vertical integrity and deepening internal stillness. Each point aligns with known meridian pathways (jingluo) and provides a structural reference for internal release through Song. As attention (Yi) is guided through the body’s vertical line, tension gives way to grounded stillness without effort or mental control. Drawing on observations of natural flow, particularly the behavior of waterfalls, the practice reinforces principles of dispersion, cohesion, and upward/downward movement. These dynamics are not imagined but perceived through refined internal listening—a hallmark of effective standing training. This session supports the development of: – Internal release through Song – Awareness of upper, middle, and lower Dantian – Vertical alignment along the central channel – Stillness without collapse or rigidity – Use of Yi to establish and maintain internal reference points – Calmness of mind through whole-body awareness Appropriate for practitioners of Tai Chi, Medical Qigong, and internal martial arts, this training builds the foundation for deeper form work, partner connection, and self-regulation through structure and stillness. 📚 Want to go deeper? Susan Thompson is the author of Beyond Form: Learning Tai Chi from the Inside Out, and teaches livestream classes and courses on internal structure, whole body integration, and the mechanics of Song as it relates to brining Tai Chi into daily life. 🖥️ Courses and Classes: https://www.taichisusan.com 📜 Structure and Song Course: https://taichisusan.thinkific.com/pro... 🧠 Fascia Connection Course: https://taichisusan.thinkific.com/cou... 📚 Book: Beyond Form: Learning Tai Chi from the Inside Out,Available on Amazon in Paperback, Kindle, and Audible https://a.co/d/axdukhQ 🔔 Subscribe: @internaltaichi 00:00 Introduction – A Meditation on Awareness 00:25 Points of the Body and Meridians 01:15 Waterfalls and Nature Reflection 02:10 The Importance of Internal Listening 03:40 Parallel between Qigong Practice and Natural Flow 05:05 Releasing Each Point: Step-by-Step Guidance 08:00 Inner Stillness and Meridians as Pathways 10:30 Closing Guidance and Transition Out of Practice 💙 Your support is greatly appreciated! --My free video content takes time and effort. If you like my content, please consider supporting me at: www.buymeacoffee.com/taichisusan To be notified of workshops and courses by Susan: ➡️ EMAIL SIGN UP: https://taichisusan.com/#email-sign-up 🎓 For Private Lessons, Retreats, Workshops, and Live Streaming Lessons & Classes: 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.taichisusan.com 📱 Connect on Social Media: • Facebook: Flowing Mobility Tai Chi (  / flowingmobilitytaich  ) • Instagram: Flowing Mobility (  / flowingmobility  ) • YouTube: Flowing Mobility (   / @flowingmobility  ) Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your Tai Chi journey! --- 🛍️ AFFILIATE LINKS: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Clicking these links supports my efforts without any additional cost to you. I only recommend items I've personally used and enjoyed! Visit my Affiliate Links Store where you can find Tai Chi books, and other fun stuff: https://www.taichisusan.com/affiliate...