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Discover the transformative power of Whole Body Meditation through ancient wisdom adapted for modern life
General Best Practices
Master the foundational elements of Whole Body Meditation for optimal healing and spiritual connection
Location
Find a quiet place with fresh air. Choose a space where you won't be disturbed, allowing your energy to flow freely without external distractions.
Seasonal Orientation
Each practice session should be coordinated with the seasonal cycle of Taoism, which recognizes five seasons. Your body must be properly aligned to the direction of Qi.
- • Spring: Face East - Qi springs up
- • Summer: Face South - Qi flows from the south
- • Autumn: Face West - Qi comes in from the west
- • Winter: Face North - Qi descends from the north
Optimal Time
Best time to practice is in the evenings after sunset. The most powerful periods are 11:00pm - 1:00am or 3:00am - 5:00am when the Qi is strongest.
Adjustment of Spirit
The goal is to achieve ru jing, the state of "falling into emptiness." When the mind is clear, our spiritual side can meet our physical side. This is how we obtain genuine Qi from the universe.
Adjustment of Body
Each action during practice is designed to remove "blockages" in the jinh mai, the main passageways that connect different parts of the body through which vital energy circulates.
Position of Eyes
To help reach a state of "emptiness," rest your eyes and eyelids naturally downward. By keeping your eyes comfortably resting in your body, you prevent your "spiritual self" from escaping into the external world.
The Posture
Key Posture Points:
- • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
- • Keep spine naturally straight and aligned
- • Relax shoulders and let arms hang naturally
- • Breathe from the chest, focusing on the lungs
- • Maintain gentle downward gaze
- • Keep mouth closed to preserve Qi
Foundation Videos
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WBM & Master Li
What is Qi?
Posture 101
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers to guide your meditation journey
Yes. Practicing daily restores the energy we lose each day. Like a bank account, we must maintain a balance between withdrawals and deposits.
30 minutes continuous practice is considered 'one session'. This is the ideal length for beginners. Once you are advanced, two hours is ideal. Regardless, the most important factor is to practice daily, even for five minutes.
Try to push yourself a little further than you think you can. When your body feels like it's done, try to hold it for 5, 10 or 15 seconds longer. We need to get our body used to the meditation position.
If you can do 30 minutes daily, you should see an improvement within 3 days.
Whole Body Meditation is challenging for beginners - that's normal. Try sitting on chairs, on the floor, or standing against a wall. Gradually, your body gets accustomed to the practice.
The fastest way to heal is through standing meditation. However, understanding there are those unable to stand, you can do a version sitting in a chair, against a wall, or in lotus position.
Anytime you can practice will be beneficial, but we suggest the best time is in the evenings after sunset (11:00pm-1:00am or 3:00am-5:00am) as that's when the Qi is strongest.
No. If you do, the Qi will disperse. Always keep your mouth closed during practice.
Zhan Zhuang uses belly breathing - the breath is focused from the abdomen. Whole Body Meditation comes from the chest and focuses on the lungs. It also uses the 8-point cardinal compass for practice (N, NE, E, S, SE, SW, W, NW).
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