tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post3424955845453366832..comments2024-02-08T16:08:26.948-05:00Comments on Wujifa: More on Zhan Zhuang and MovementRickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03435911314664052046noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-18457125759762587872015-03-29T23:52:08.961-04:002015-03-29T23:52:08.961-04:00Man I thought I was doing good this morning when I...Man I thought I was doing good this morning when I felt the heat an inch or two above the knees. Guess my standing is not quite there yet.Ruynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-21950168704723496962011-05-09T12:36:16.755-04:002011-05-09T12:36:16.755-04:00This is so good because it's really interestin...This is so good because it's really interesting seeing how our body can work with those activities and that's perfect in order to get a perfect balance.viagra onlinehttp://www.iservepharmacy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-80511805493806983672010-09-27T18:37:26.215-04:002010-09-27T18:37:26.215-04:00I've heard that those movements are not only g...I've heard that those movements are not only good for the body but also for brain because while exercising the body you strengthen the mind.Sildenafilhttp://www.citratesildenafil.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-69083794967548382512010-03-30T12:29:17.558-04:002010-03-30T12:29:17.558-04:00Hi Rick,
Agree with you.
thx to having a good sh...Hi Rick,<br /><br />Agree with you.<br /><br />thx to having a good sharing with all of you..<br /><br />"empty the cup, so we can get more knowledge"Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-41631202967211416562010-03-30T12:06:19.987-04:002010-03-30T12:06:19.987-04:00Confucian "To govern by virtue, let us compar...Confucian "To govern by virtue, let us compare it to the north star: it stays in it's place, while the myriad of stars wait upon it." analects II, 2<br /><br />The real secert is one must first be able to govern oneself... When developed sufficiently this virtue will benifit and spread throughout the land.<br /><br />Now the real question one should ask is who is the governer... The mind or the monkey mind, the heart or the fire, the sex organs or the breath?<br /><br />If one answers this question in a functional way then the rules and laws are not the answer. Finding ones path is learned and discovered through one action and deeds. It's easy to see the results if one eyes and intention are clear.<br /><br />There is something very interesting between the eyes and ones intention. Leading by being honest about who you are helps a leader understand what is real and what is simply a rule.<br /><br />Once one understands the role of the leader everything else falls inplace.<br /><br />Rick<br /><br />PS - I hope this is helpful and clear. I am enjoying the sharing here as well! It is nice to notice there are many different ways as well. Would one feed a pig and a horse the same food?<br /><br />PPS - As my one teacher said "We all learn in our own way" and as a different teach of mine said "there are many ways or paths up the mountian. Once there the Imortals laugh and sing and argue about who's way was best!"Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435911314664052046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-80147336314094181562010-03-30T11:50:19.527-04:002010-03-30T11:50:19.527-04:00lee.hahayana@gmail.com (the correct one)lee.hahayana@gmail.com (the correct one)lee.hahayana@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-8568927537599754172010-03-30T11:45:50.708-04:002010-03-30T11:45:50.708-04:00Hi Mike,
It's okay :). The Answer is YES, I ...Hi Mike,<br /><br /><br />It's okay :). The Answer is YES, I noticed already. <br /><br />Mail me if wanna discussed further more. <br /><br />Sorry, this is Rick blog. i don't feel good if i'm discussing on other's blog<br /><br /><br />from <br />Lee.hahayan@gmail.comleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-13359849910895423152010-03-30T10:55:24.307-04:002010-03-30T10:55:24.307-04:00Hi Lee,
Question back to you. What do YOU notice? ...Hi Lee,<br />Question back to you. What do YOU notice? What do YOU feel? Does YOUR mingmen and dantien "shut down" after sex? How would YOU describe this kinesthetic feeling? When does YOUR mingmen and dantien open again (after being shut) and how would you describe this kinesthetic feeling? <br /><br />Through noticing and feeling, you become your own authority. <br /><br />When you care what someone else says THEY noticed/felt in THEIR body when it's YOUR practice (which I assume you really care about), then you expose where you are on that "Tao to Rules" continuum. <br /><br />Which is really cool thing to notice!<br /><br />The way I would use the "what they say" is to treat it as a signpost on the path pointing to... - when I develop my ability to notice and feel within my own body to a certain level, then this is one feeling I might notice (because someone else did). The signpost is not the goal. <br /><br />If I treat the signpost as a rule, then my practice gains nothing from that. I've only fed my addiction to rules, and maybe my ego because I'm following some "special" rules. But they're still rules.<br /><br />Hope you don't feel that I'm picking on you. You're actually hitting on a topic very close to home.<br /><br />If you want to know the effect, then go have sex and notice what happens afterward. Then you have your answer. Pretty simple.<br /><br />You could probably even build an entire practice around having sex because it's not the sex you are interested in but noticing if and when you can notice/feel your mingmen closing and opening AFTER sex. :)<br /><br />Mike from http://www.internalgongfu.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-44847135538222327732010-03-30T10:28:52.300-04:002010-03-30T10:28:52.300-04:00Helo Mike,
Woow this blog suddenly become busy :)...Helo Mike,<br /><br />Woow this blog suddenly become busy :)<br /><br />Noted if the correlation like you described it. <br /><br />I wanna know about some effect after doing sex. certain old gongfu said that after sex the mingmen and the dantien is shut down. so after sex there is certain time to wait until it's open again.<br /><br />But, Rick has answered that in wujifa system. i'm thanks to rick that he want to explained that although not in very details.<br /><br />thx anyway for your opinions :)Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-81788264717174104372010-03-30T09:45:50.523-04:002010-03-30T09:45:50.523-04:00Lee, You asked if there is a connection between pr...Lee, You asked if there is a connection between practicing zhang zhuang and having sex.<br /><br />I would say, ‘Definitely. Yes!” Zhan Zhuang is Sex and Sex is Zhan Zhuang Why? Because I show up in being exactly who I am at the time. I show up in the level of feeling or lack thereof. I show up in the level of pre-conceived ideas or lack thereof. I show up in the rules I adhere to or lack thereof. I show up in the connection and intimacy or lack thereof. <br /><br />Zhan Zhuang and sex are activities which are a smaller chunk size of Life itself.<br /><br />Zhan Zhuang is Life and Life is Zhan Zhuang. Why? Because I show up in both. I show up in the level of feeling or lack thereof. I show up in the level of pre-conceived ideas or lack thereof. I show up in the rules I adhere to or lack thereof. I show up in the connection and intimacy or lack thereof. <br /><br />I ask you, How is your sex? Full of pre-conceived, ‘boy-talk’ ideas about sex? Full of rules like do this first, then this, then this? Full of disembodied, mechanical, rigid activity? If so, I bet your Zhan Zhuang is the same way. <br /><br />I ask you, How is your sex? Full of innocent, child-like curiosity, playfulness and amazement? Full of vulnerability, of not knowing what and who you will discover? Full of feeling and connection and intimacy? If so, I bet your Zhan Zhuang is the same way.<br /><br />If you look to “ancient” Taoist rules about sex and meditation, then you found yourself. You are stuck in the rule level of life. What a wonderful discovery! How others' rules rule your sex, Zhan Zhuang and your life ! <br /><br />What I like about the Wujifa approach to Zhan Zhuang is its emphasis on feeling and connecting. This approach, to me, is closer to the Tao than all the Taoist rules. Now there’s an oxymoron for you, “Taoist rules”!<br /><br />Tao Te Ching: Chapter 38<br />If the Tao is lost, Virtue appears.<br />If Virtue is lost, humanism appears.<br />If humanism is lost, (rules of) justice appear.<br />If justice is lost, (rules of) etiquette appear.<br /><br />**<br />What I'm discovering about the TTC is that it is both a description of what is AND a guidebook. So let's walk this verse "backwards": discover the rules, discover feeling, discover connection, discover freedom, regain Tao.<br /><br />Mike from http://www.internalgongfu.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-28868070112188344312010-03-29T13:47:28.877-04:002010-03-29T13:47:28.877-04:00Hi Todi,
Hmm from what i know maybe it's litt...Hi Todi,<br /><br />Hmm from what i know maybe it's little bit different. but like Rick said. every principle has many ways to do.<br /><br />I'm glad you are good with the result bro. JUst continue your practicing in wujifa. i think that suits on you.<br /><br />The Best things is what ever you do if that really has give a value added into your life for a long time. just go with it.<br /><br /><br />i don't know how to message people.just already message you.Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-72412758898561467412010-03-29T11:04:49.763-04:002010-03-29T11:04:49.763-04:00What an interesting discussion!
I've done sta...What an interesting discussion!<br /><br />I've done stance under a lot of different conditions: after a hard day's work, after sex, after sitting in front of a computer for 6 hours, after a couple beers, when I'm sick, when I'm tired, after waking up in the middle of the night.<br /><br />I'm not a monk, I'm just a regular dude, and Zhan Zhuang makes my life better when I practice.<br /><br />Sure, 2-beer-stance or post-thanksgiving dinner-stance, or after-sex stance might not be the best stance but I still am getting benefits. I'm training my intention to practice, I'm training regularity, I'm developing my body, I'm developing my mind, I'm getting curious and noticing what's going on. I'm developing my relationship with myself.<br /><br />I'm not (right now) living off of dew in the high mountains, I'm in the rigors of a modern life, and sometimes the only time I have for sex is right before my evening stance sessions, and I'm not going to give up the chance to connect with the person I love OR practicing one of the pursuits that gives my life meaning, so I do both. I find my stance isn't affected too much by this.<br /><br />Maybe it's a little harder to focus, or I'm a little less motivated, but that's a chance to develop my focus and motivation more.<br /><br />I'm not a purist. I just have found an exercise that helps me develop as a person and adds value to my life.<br /><br />I agree with Rick... Knowing where you are and what you want is the best place to start, and then experiment and get some results!<br /><br />They say not to go swimming for 30 minutes after you eat, but when I go to the beach, I dive in right after lunch. I've never gotten a cramp. Sometimes I wonder who makes up all these rules :P<br /><br />Lee, what's your opinion on Zhan Zhuang and sex? How do you practice? What results are you getting? If some really cool stuff is happening for you from not doing stance after sex, I might have to change my practice!Dan Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299494408170285120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-5120911601779334162010-03-26T03:53:53.935-04:002010-03-26T03:53:53.935-04:00Hi Rick,
I like to quote your words "You are...Hi Rick,<br /><br />I like to quote your words "You are where you are and that's where you start.".<br /><br />that is a good one.<br /><br />About the question "how Do you Know?" i'm still looking at it with myself experienced.<br /><br /><br />Anyway thanks for your explanation Rick.<br /><br />my quote today is:<br /><br />" Proper Practice and proper repetition make perfect. Improper practice makes improper results. Improper repetition perfects our mistakes."Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-47082361999548445772010-03-25T16:34:53.764-04:002010-03-25T16:34:53.764-04:00Thank you Mr Lee
As you most likely know Fa is pr...Thank you Mr Lee<br /><br />As you most likely know Fa is principle and Wuji directly means non-rigid pole. Stand and relax is the simplest and deepest meaning... Relaxed is not limp is a good thing to note. <br /><br />Zhan Zhuang is an universal practice they say. So many schools if practice have added in their view onto Zhan Zhuang training. This is important to remember.<br /><br />In Wujifa the principles are keys. Do there are two questions I offer here. The first one I like the best but there is no real order to them. The first question is "How do you know?" This is a GREAT question and should be visited often. The second question is "What do you want?" this is a very deep question. Many just look at the surface and hence this is what they'll discover.<br /><br />The third point to remember "You are where you are and that's where you start." Take a good look around, look inside and what you can do right now, this is called being honest with your self. This is a great way to grow and develop. Many people get stuck in rigid rules this is not the principles of wujifa. <br /><br />The method is not the truth. Methods are like medicine and may be helpful <br />but one does not become naturally heathy this way. Understanding the questions "How do you know?" and "What do you want?" plus understanding "You are where you are and that's where you start." These are real keys to development and understanding the principles. Wujifa is a wonderful practice for this very reason. Your question about sexual release closing the tan-tien is a good one. I would as your purpose for training Zhan Zhuang and or any Wujifa skill set. As noted before because each person is where they are when they train and a deeper understanding is more important than a simple rule. What, why, and how can depend on the person.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435911314664052046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-82929692508279032102010-03-25T12:07:40.855-04:002010-03-25T12:07:40.855-04:00Hi RIck,
JUst call my nickname as Lee.
OKay your...Hi RIck,<br /><br />JUst call my nickname as Lee.<br /><br />OKay your answer has good for me to know what wujifa is.<br /><br />thx anywaysLeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-83212714104533016442010-03-24T14:11:06.923-04:002010-03-24T14:11:06.923-04:00Hello Anonymous,
This is Rick from the blog here....Hello Anonymous,<br /><br />This is Rick from the blog here. I wish I knew your name as it just feels a little weird calling you Anonymous as other have. That's besides the point Anonymous... Let me see if I can share a good opinion.<br /><br />Where the mind goes the qi follow... Or so they say... There are right handed methods and left handed methods (some that believe sex is a good way to train on the other hand those that believe one should hold on to the jing in other ways by not having sex when training.)<br /><br />Where the mind goes the qi follow... And if you follow me... I might say to you that "If you set your mind and intention on someting you tend to notice it more and will act according." Saying it this way feels less mystical for me... You following me...<br /><br />So it depends on what your training. That is the simple answer! And, Depends on what your training. This is the deep answer. Follow me... What I a suggesting is intention has a large role in train. Zhan Zhuang is done so differently by different arts and even different schools.<br /><br />If your still following me... You may notice there is very little or no talk about qi... This is because Wujifa trains fascial connection and then moving while maintaining these connections. The mind and awareness is on developing these physical aspects... So the question is dies your mind get to weak when you have sex? In that case you might want to rest after and eat "half a chicken" as they say and not drive a car or go to work if sex drains a person to that level. Follow me and what I'm saying Right...<br /><br />So it depends on what you are doing... In you are doing grand circulation and walking the stars of the big dipper and standing on the north star (these are slightly more advanced qigong practices where some engage Zhan Zhuang training) I would suggest talking to your instructor one on one. But since you asked some schools suggest no sex for two weeks before or after. Other schools say 24 hour before or after. I know other schools that say if you are not a monk the 4 hours before and after. And even othercschools that say one hour is enough.<br /><br />Now if your still following me... I believe people should know what they are training and the principles that aid one in their training so a person can start to take responsibility for themselves. Saying that and all the other points this could be very different for different schools of thought.<br /><br />As for Wujifa practice... The principle is to understand your body. In understanding you body you will naturally know how long it takes you to recover. If you legs are wobbly then you won't be able to stand very well. If your mind is overwhelmed with thoughts of sex you won't be able to focus or stay aware of what is going on... <br /><br />What is the saying about drinking and driving... If your drunk don't drive. Same here if you recover quickly then find... If you actually feel more energy and awake GREAT... If you feel weak and tired then rest. <br /><br />Common sense... If you're following me. Know what your practice is about and ask you teacher if you are practicing some advanced qigong as each school has different rules. If you practice Wujifa common sense and understanding simply principle like undestanding your body will help guide you.<br /><br />Does this help answer your question? I know I can get long winded sometimes... If you're following me and what I'm saying.<br /><br />Rick<br /><br />PS - I'm writting this on my iPhone on the fly so forgive me if I have a lot of typos and such... I just thought I'd share what I thought on the subject. I like good question... They get me thinking and connecting and sharing... If you're following me...Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435911314664052046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-10862378352488007372010-03-24T11:23:54.704-04:002010-03-24T11:23:54.704-04:00Hi Mary,
Yes, what i mentioned is "a sex&quo...Hi Mary,<br /><br />Yes, what i mentioned is "a sex". I wanna know about people opinions. Because, from what i heard, when you do some "s**" (sorry, i don't mean to vulgar).you must stop train zhan zhuang for certain days. why? because the Dan Tien is closed.<br /><br />and i wanna know about peoples opinions.<br /><br /><br />from my side, Qi is something that give living creatures a life.<br /><br />Yes, i Agree when you develop Qi, you must be calm and have a centered mind. otherwise the Qi cannot be fullAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-50151430654243639292010-03-22T10:58:53.901-04:002010-03-22T10:58:53.901-04:00Hey Anonymous,
Did I read what you wrote correctl...Hey Anonymous,<br /><br />Did I read what you wrote correctly did you say "a sex?" Or do you mean to suggest "a sexy" correlation? There are all different kinds of people and what one person may find "a sex" or even a sexy correlation could be very different from one person to the next. Although I might guess that many people might like that the Qi should be centered and calm. What is Qi anyway?Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692929540728535730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-57783879432449075002010-03-17T02:39:31.631-04:002010-03-17T02:39:31.631-04:00is there a connection between practicing zhang zhu...is there a connection between practicing zhang zhuang and have a sex? sorry to ask just because i wanna know the correlationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-14170378165870957662010-01-28T17:29:15.872-05:002010-01-28T17:29:15.872-05:00Hey John... I just put a little something up on th...Hey John... I just put a little something up on the Dead Post Zhan Zhuang practice. You you haven't seen it already you can find it here:<br />http://wujifaliangong.blogspot.com/2010/01/is-your-stance-practice-like-dead-post.htmlRickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435911314664052046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-3414283050031802112009-10-12T09:54:17.514-04:002009-10-12T09:54:17.514-04:00Hey Rick,
maybe this isn't the place exactly,...Hey Rick,<br /><br />maybe this isn't the place exactly, but I would love to see a blog post about being alive / chi flowing stance vs. the standing like a dead post.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818465934468402897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-5325107051285808362009-09-02T11:03:14.637-04:002009-09-02T11:03:14.637-04:00Keys to good basic alignment: 1) kua in. 2) lenght...Keys to good basic alignment: 1) kua in. 2) lenghten back 3) allow rib heads to relax so chest can sink down 4) head back and up<br /><br />Getting the feel of one and two can take time to understand. A quick tip one can try is bow forward at the hip then slide the knees forward untill you are standing up right... This is just a little trick to help people start to get an idea of what the kua in and lower back down might feel like. Yes, there is more to it but sometime a little trick can give a little insight to where you are going toward.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435911314664052046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-55973073452350737912009-07-21T23:21:54.613-04:002009-07-21T23:21:54.613-04:00Great post!Great post!Josh Leegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13320183337789459104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-29027182989617820402009-07-20T15:37:37.362-04:002009-07-20T15:37:37.362-04:00What an awesome post. There's so much informa...What an awesome post. There's so much information here, I'm sure I'll have to read it a few more times. <br /><br />This stuff is all good! For those of you who haven't seen Rick or a Wujifa teacher, it's really helpful to get some hands on physical experience. If you really want to gain some power in your internal martial arts, and enjoy having someone give you some straight answers about internal strength and movement, Wujifa is invaluable.Dan Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299494408170285120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837528477962488372.post-91834091644148918242009-07-19T22:19:05.986-04:002009-07-19T22:19:05.986-04:00Zhan Zhuang is the number one fundational skill-se...Zhan Zhuang is the number one fundational skill-set for me. The principles in Zhan Zhuang contribute to everything else. Moving and being still... I am so thankful for everything that I discover by taking the time to stand practices. It's funny because there are so many different ways people engage the Zhan Zuang practice(s) and for me the attention and intention "Methods" seem to bear much fruit... I'm looking forward to what new discoveries are ahead in my own practices. Thanks for the comments!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435911314664052046noreply@blogger.com