I mentioned this in a previous post but thought I should re-emphasize it’s importance: when using a punching bag, attempt not to lean or push it. The goal of a punching bag should be to move as naturally as you can while retaining attention on the spine + the center and entering the “flow.” The “flow” is […]
There are a few demonstrations I do to prospective students. The list is not long but I see myself improving readily and so am not too worried in these regards. The basic format of (our) action remains the same. Rise, do the forms while rising and do chi sau while rising. Those are the only
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
1) Why does the arm feel light when focusing on the spine? The arm feels light because the muscles aren’t holding it. When you are holding the arm up, or when you are holding any of the limbs up – arm or leg, against gravity, your using, when the muscles tighten up to hold it,
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I did another Vipassana course. This has been my 6th one thus far. I did not get as much as I had previously because I did not work as hard. One thought kept coming to me: it is better to do this practice consistently rather than come here and “burn through” [my karma/ sanskaras]. The results that
(1) Is there concentrated effort to rise up or does it occur naturally due to no blockage in the spine? “Yes, there is a concentration or an intention of rising up but it’s very light. It’s very subtle. If your using too much effort, it’ll become tension. That’s why I say, in the beginning, observe
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So I am going to a Vipassana 10-day course for the 6th time today. The goal is to cleanse the mind, purify myself and allow for a more concentrated approach of CST WC. CST used to activate the back of the mind – and I intend to work on that myself. Rising and activation of
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 –
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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.
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I have noticed a few simple things in Wing Chun – the CST method. There are a couple of observations here. The first is my exposition of what is meant by the 3 things CST was told by Ip man. The second is the different levels of mastery in this kung fu. The third is
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