This occurred to me after reading and trying out the Osho technique I wrote previously about. There isn’t a line in rising. It isn’t readily tangible. The line is formed by the constant energy being dictated to go up. It is similar to steam going from one vent, to another, directly above it. You can …
Working on a punching bag has some benefits. Especially if you don’t have a partner. A punching bag is not a substitute for a partner but it has its benefits. The reason why it cannot substitute a partner is because a punching bag doesn’t intentionally attack. It’s intention is centered around the amount of force given …
Getting a better feeling of joints expanding in the spine. It feels as though I am growing taller, it’s that sensation. The feeling is similar to that of lsoj (localized separation of joints) in the arm. There is a separation and a feeling of stretching. But it feels better in the spine because the feeling …
It has been awhile since I last made a post. The activities still continue: rising, doing the forms, kicking practices and practicing on a heavy punching bag. The heavy punching bag is quite good for doing chi sau alone. It is not the best but it readily assists in sensitivity – noting where the weight …
There are three main things I have noticed. They work in conjunction with one another and allow for a better understanding of rising. They are: 1) Rising and falling (relaxing) together. Rising is done only through the spine. But this does not mean the entire body should feel like its rising. No. The rest of …
This is a follow up to my previous post of the same name. I have not done it as intensely since my last post. I have done it consistently but not constantly and not always so intensely. The reason is a kind of boredom, laid back, carefree nature. This isn’t good by any means but …
I think for this month, I am going to try to rise “tremendously”. Having spoken with Nima, I’m getting more of an idea of what I have to do and how to do it. My goal is rising because I need to use the mind to execute body actions. That is what separates the CST …
From what I understand, chi sau is the movement – usually of hands – once a bridge – connection, contact – with the opponent has been created. This process is usually used to 1) improve sensitivity 2) improve reaction 3) allow for focus upon multiple variables – in cases of “drawn-out” battles. I have seen …
I feel there are layers of variables or factors involved in order to achieve the “complete” Nim-Tao state. It can be analogized as a onion. Through peeling successive layers, more and more comes to be understood. This peeling comes about through experience. Note: these aren’t in perfect order. The list contains factors which one must focus on – …
Ever since I have discovered the proper way to do SNT – with the mind and focus on the spine – I am discovering similarities between types of spinal meditation – Kriya Yoga, kundalini – along with instruction in books I have read prior – Raja Yoga, YSS lessons – and prior experience – Vipassana. …
