scientist Posted July 26, 2015 Hello, I was looking to encorporate a QiGong routine in my daily life primarily in order to increase my energy throughout the day and relax at night (after MMA|weight training). I have found two systems: Zhan Zhuang https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_ecCMHqqpBazYiUv3Sg8Q and Flying Phoenix routines by Terry Dunn. What do you think about the two systems that i have converged. Are there some other systems that i need to check out? I am relatively new to the QiGong if you except my Wing Chun training which lasted for about a year. Also i do heavy weight lifting throughout the week so i wouldn't want my QiGong to interfere with my training (that's why i was a bit skeptical about Zhan Zhuang) Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) I have heard nothing but good things about both methods. There is actually a very extensive thread on Flying Phoenix Qigong in which several students, teachers and bums discuss the system. Here's the link: http://thedaobums.com/topic/12639-flying-phoenix-chi-kung/?hl=%20flying%20%20phoenix Also there has been many discussions on The Way of Energy By Lam Kam Chuen and Zhan Zhuang in the past. Would definitely be worth investigating. What appears simple is often very powerful. Best of luck in your journey. Edited July 26, 2015 by OldChi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted July 26, 2015 What appears simple is often very powerful. Best of luck in your journey. repeated for emphasis 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scientist Posted July 26, 2015 I have completed the first day of Zhan zhuang. I love the simplicity, i will see how it goes out. Thank you for the responses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridingtheox Posted July 28, 2015 hello scientist, my back ground includes chemistry, (BS) Forest Ecology (MSF) and Forest Biometrics (PhD) so I think of myself as a 'scientist' including the skepticism that implies. I have done Tai ji for long time and Flying Phoenix qi gong for 4 years now. I hope you find the energy and stillness your journey will certainly lead you into ... the path you are hoping for. I do FP almost daily especially the long form disk 4 .. I also do the Standing Still fairly regularly. I find the two practices quite complementary. They open many doors. Sifu Dunn has a real reputation among students on this forum, for caring and teaching. You have begun a great step into the universe ... peace 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
