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 […]
So I was working on the punching the other day and I decided to “go hard.” Doing combos, moving around, using energy – that kind of stuff. After a minute or two I was getting winded. I was sweating and though not actually out of breath, it got my heart racing. Then I started thinking
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I am putting up this article as a reference. Link: http://www.meditationiseasy.com/meditation-techniques/vigyan-bhairav-tantra-14th-meditation-technique/ 14. Place your whole attention in the nerve, delicate as the lotus thread, in the center of your spinal column. in such be transformed. For this sutra, for this technique of meditation, one has to close his eyes and visualize his spinal column, his backbone.
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The bone alignment concept is a bit tough. I have to chew on it for sometime before I can post results its results and benefits. I have noticed that since I am in a better shape – with the rising, separation of joints, feeling the flow, etc – that I should make note of what
I started working on a new concept: bone alignment. Think of the skeleton talking, moving – doing everything. Forget the joints, the muscles, the tendons and ligaments. Only focus on the bones. What are you moving? Bones. How are you standing up? Bone structure. I am doing this so that I can relax better and
I am not having much success getting students. I get inquiries and humor people but no one has been so serious as to come and learn from me. I do not know if it is because of my age, speaking style, ability to communicate information properly or their inability to understand. For whatever reason, the
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
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
