Zhan Zhuang (1): The Art of Sitting

This video takes a look at Standing Pole Qigong, or Standing Like a Tree. Ultimately it is about postural correction, the building of one's energy, the healing of the body, and gaining understanding about how to 'connect' the body together so that it acts as a whole (see video on 'Stabilizers and Mobilisers'. I have called it 'The Art of SITTING' quite deliberately, because, although you can actually practise this exercise with straight legs, it is usually practised with bend knees (to varying degrees), and the way that you should bend the knees should come about because of a rotation of the 'dantian' rather than by engaging only the joints of the knees. (You'll find more about 'Bending the Knees' on various other videos). ___________________________________________________ James Drewe teaches Tai Chi and Qigong in both London and in Kent and online, and there are a number of free videos available as well as 'subscription classes'. Details of weekly classes both live and online can be found on the website, and there are classes for 2-person Tai Chi on one Saturday a month. BLOGS: There is more tai chi and qigong information at: jamesdrewetaichi.wordpress.com CONTACT: http://www.taiji.co.uk https://www.qigonghealth.co.uk Email: [email protected] Phone: 07836-710281 ___________________________________________________