Standing Meditation
Zhan Zhuang
How to
Stand with knees slightly bent, arms rounded as if holding a large ball, and hold the posture motionless while attention rests on the sensations of effort and balance throughout the body.
Benefits
- Builds unusual stillness and endurance through mild physical effort
- A foundational qigong practice used to cultivate internal awareness
- The physical discomfort that arises becomes a direct object of practice
Practice
Start with 3-5 minutes and build gradually; stop if sharp pain (rather than muscular fatigue) appears in the knees.
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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.
