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The first time I learned to work with a tree was at Michael Lomax's seminar in Branson Mo, about 6 or so years ago. It was powerful, I didn't know what was going on, but he stopped me at some point and said that was enough. (something to the effect of being absorbed into the tree??) However, one of the seminar attendees told me that it looked as if I was really in love with the tree. It felt great. I work with trees quite often now, and there is a very balancing feel to working with them.

Sifu Terry I was wondering something about the FP system that I have been practicing since January. I am working volumes 2 & 3 now. I notice that in most other chi kung styles or energy cultivation systems there appear to be a method of collecting and storing the chi at the end of the exercise. There doesn't appear to be a method with FP that I have discovered so far. So my complete 'newbie' question is, as we cultivate the FP system, how is it stored in our bodies, or what becomes of it after the practice? Mention has been made on this forum in the past of having built up a supply of the FP energy and the accumulating effects after a year, to years of practice. Would there be any benefit or need to do a chi storing motion at the end of the practice (e.g. palm circling at lower dan tien) Thank you!

Sifu Dunn, regarding the above post about seeing gold, I'm not there yet, but defnitely see the bluish energy at times while practicing, and at times while performing bodywork (massag therapist). Regarding the deep states of altered perception; I noticed within a month or so of practice that my mind was calmer and in more of a relaxed state. As I made reference in a post or so back, this is deeper than when I just practice silent sitting. The thing I noticed really quickly was the sudden "remembering" of past memories. good bad or indifferent, there would be long forgotten memories come out. Also, at times while meditating there has been some cool "imaginative" thoughts come through, specifically of being at the monastery as a monk learning the FP material ( I emailed you about it and will post your comments below for the benefit of the list): Comments on your FP meditation experiences: 1) Time travel is not that uncommon once one attains facility for deep meditation. Before I learned the FP Qigong system in 1992, my classmates in Tao Tan Pai and Shaolin 5 Animals Kung Fu would effect time-travel through a physical induction method described in one of the Castaneda books. And the FP Meditations almost instantly take people deeper than any previous meditative state. They just do. 2) Old or even ancient memories surfacing during meditation is not just common to FP Med. practice but to all sustained practice of "quiet sitting" meditation. Even if one just kicks back and relaxes and slips into a daydream mode, old memories often surface. 3) Your vision of visiting monks although purposefully imagined, may not just be a superficial imagining. It may be a clear access to a past life event. The way to verify that it was a past life regression is to go back into the dream, and continue the conversation/communion with the monks...and in the process pay more attention and remember everything that you see and hear and feel in the dreamscape. If you want to work on lucid dreaming, I can also guide you in developing that skill.

Great, thank you! I was wanting to ask what "markers" are there that practioners experience to know they have made progress, or that they are having effects? For me, the meditative aspect is greater, and I have to say more in depth than my silent seated practice. I feel that by focusing on the movements (I'm on volumes 1-3 right now), my mind calms more and I have a more "zen" mind approach to the practice. From practicing the forms in volume 3 my legs have gotten stronger and I'm able to get into a nice comfortable depth of horse stance. (before I could not) I feel the energy right away, as well as feel really energized through the day. Sifu Dunn, are there any points along the way to look for as a notice of growth or improvement? Thank you

"Monk serves wine, but Monk recieves much more in return" I just had the though while performing volume 2. Seems like you get much in return.

^^ I agree, very easy to follow along with^^ Some of the forms take a little practice in getting used to the movements, but very easy to follow along with him on the dvd. Results start from day 1!

Thank you Mr. Dunn for the information you post! In regards to a post you made a couple pages back about the effects of volume 3 and no one having made mention of it yet, I'd like to guess. Or at least, say what I felt today. I'm percieving the volume 3 exercises to work with the heart energy. My validation for that was today when practicing "Moon Beam...." towards the end when the hands are coming parallel across the body and the left goes to the forehead and the right continues out to the side, When my hands and arms came in the proximity of my heart chakra, my hands and arms continued moving into the routine by the percieved energy at that area. "I" was not moving my arms and hands, but they were moving and felt moved upon I could be wrong though, and would like to hear others comments.

Well said Mr. Gerard! " Keep it simple. Pick one method and do it mindfully for 3 decades. Come back here and see if you feel like to post again!"

Today's practice was minimal because I am getting over an issue in my ankles and it is somewhat hard to hold the positions: FP Bending the bow, 6 reps FP volume 3: Wind throught the treetops 1 time, eyes closed from memory. Moonbeam splashes on the water, 1 time with eyes open. (Still working on the memorization of the form) Feels good. 5-10 minutes after practice, buzzing feeling (energy???) rolling across my shoulders and primarily at the c7 vertebrae of the neck. 30 minutes later, still feel it there. As a side note, for those having practiced FP for a while, are there any "backlashes" of sorts that come up when you start? Old injuries re-occuring or things of the like?

Hi folks, I'm coming to this thread late, but have been practicing FP since January. I started with volume 1 and 2 together, and then just recently started working on volume 3. I'm still too new at it to say what effects I have noticed with certainty, but the "effects" are there. I feel there is a tangible energy felt almost right away. (as opposed to some forms that seem to take a while before you feel anything). That's all for now, I just wanted to touch base and i will post a couple of email exchanges I had with Terry before I found this forum. THanks for reading

Hi there folks, I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hello. I am out of Missouri, USA. Take Care

Thank you guys.