Is Zhan Zhuang Qigong?

Zhan Zhuang is sometimes translated Standing-on-stake, Standing Qigong, Standing Like a Tree, Post-standing, Pile-standing, or Pylon Standing. It is commonly called a form of Qigong, despite the differences from other Qigong methods in Zhan zhuang’s orientation.

How to practice zhan zhuang?

Zhan Zhuang is simple. You simply need to stand straight, partially close your eyes and raise your arms up in front of your body to a certain level (there are different ways and positions to hold the arms up depending on the practitioner’s level of expertise and specific areas of focus/results).

How does zhan zhuang work?

Standing meditation or ‘Zhan zhuang’ ( pronounced Jam Jong) increases vitality, internal strength and fitness as well as overall body power. Standing meditation makes use of five very specific standing postures to deeply release long held stress and tension. The legs, spine and shoulders become very strong yet relaxed.

What channels are most directly affected by standing qi gong?

It stimulates bones, marrow, Jing and the kidneys, promoting health and vitality; and is one of the foundation and most important Zhan Zhuang standing postures. Qi gong postures can become a profound medical qi gong when the three adjustments are included in the practice.

What does Zhan Zhuang stand for in qigong?

Although there are thousands of forms of Qigong, most of them use a derivative of Zhan Zhuang as a foundational practice. Zhan Zhuang means “standing like a tree,” “pile standing,” or “post standing.” As the name implies, Zhan Zhuang is a standing practice where one stands still, in an upright posture, as if standing like a tree.

What kind of meditation does Zhan Zhuang do?

At its core, Zhan Zhuang is a form of standing meditation. It offers many of the mental benefits of mindfulness training. But in its standing postures, Zhan Zhuang goes much further.

How many hours of Zhan Zhuang are there?

This course includes over 60 of these lessons and over 18 video hours of Qigong training. Whether you practice Qigong to improve your internal martial arts or for health purposes, Zhan Zhuang is an essential part for developing a healthy and strong body and a great sense of body-awareness.

How is Zhan Zhuang related to a tree?

As the name implies, Zhan Zhuang is a standing practice where one stands still, in an upright posture, as if standing like a tree. The tree metaphor is apt as your legs and torso form the trunk of the tree. Your head and limbs form the branches. And your feet, sinking and extending down beneath the ground, establish the roots.

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