Long before the treadmill was invented, a static exercise was discovered by the Chinese over 2700 years ago that helped people lose weight and strengthen not only their bodies, but their minds from the inside out. The philosophies that have been perfected through thousands of years of cultural and spiritual development are included in this practice.
Taoist sages discovered that the secret of health does not come from external sources or physical exertion, but grows from within, when the body is at rest. Like a tree, in peace one’s body grows from the inside out, becoming strong and healthy and in harmony with nature to bring imbalances within the practitioner’s body back to a state of childlike calmness, where Agility, health and peace of mind is a core event. ,
Through years of extensive research, the old masters discovered that the body and mind were like a midnight lake, reflecting the soft glow of moonlight. When one’s body was not calm, the trembling surface of the lake distorted the image of the moon, but when one’s mind was calm the body and mind obtained a perfect reflection of heaven, stronger still.
One of the main problems with exercise and health today, and really the same with other aspects of our lives; By the time we realize that our habits are starting to affect us negatively, it is too late to do anything about it. People smoke everyday and then they get cancer. Drink alcohol and have liver failure, or in our case, lead an unbalanced life with a poor diet and well… get fat. Now, being fat really wouldn’t be such a big issue if only that were the case. Unfortunately being overweight is a state of imbalance which causes a lot of internal problems; Motor problems, muscle problems, limb problems, neurological problems… and by the time all these things start out big enough that we start paying attention, most of the exercise regimens online or at the local gym are yours. Working out regularly places a lot of demands on the body. Often they just hurt so much that it’s hard to do because your body is so weak.
This is where Western practice regimes find their limits.
So today, I’m going to share this ancient practice with you and I can guarantee you, that if you do it for just 30 to 60 minutes a day, it will work. Your health will return, your body will become strong, your skin will clear, your mind will become calm. Your dietary needs will automatically change from inside out as if someone changed your constitution from inside and you will lose weight.
The name of the exercise is Post Standing or Zhang Zhuang and here’s how to do it:
what you need:
It is preferred to do this exercise outside, but if you feel uncomfortable then a ventilated room will suffice.
Wear loose fitting clothes.
What to do:
Stand straight, keep the spine straight
– Feet shoulder width apart.
– Keep your chin parallel to the ground
– relax your shoulders
– Bend your knees so that your toes are obscured from view when you naturally look down
Raise both your hands in front of you above chest (right below your throat) and spread your fingers as if you are pressing a large barrel or an inflatable beach ball against your chest.
– Calm your breathing and focus on your navel
Duration 30 – 60 minutes.
Things to Expect:
You may experience pain in areas where you have problems as your body tries to cleanse and rebalance itself from the inside out.
– Your legs, hands, body may start trembling.
You may get hot and start sweating.
– Your heart rate may increase.
– You can feel cold, hot, tingling sensation.
All of these symptoms are signs that your body is starting to clear blockages and rebalance itself from the inside out. If you practice regularly, you will find yourself feeling better, calmer, wanting to eat and sleep less, have more energy, enjoy sex more, and be less resentful, jealous, and angry.
As you fix your mind like the water of the evening lake, the reflection of the moon will be perfect. In the same way your body will be perfect from inside out and your diseases will go away. You don’t need to move, just stand still and this ancient practice will take care of you. Everything emerges from nothing and with the calmness of Zhan Zhuang practice, thus health will come into your life.
Millions of people around the world practice this practice every day, from monks in temples to businessmen in billion-dollar corporations. All of them alike have found the powerful effects of standing post on a daily basis. Standing post is a foundation in 100 forms of kung fu and is considered an integral part of strength, longevity and spiritual practice.
Info Byte: Lee Ching Yuen, the oldest person ever to die who died at the age of 256, practiced a variation of these same forms of exercise.
It may sound strange that standing still can be considered an exercise, much less an activity that actually helps you lose weight or rejuvenate your health, but trust me… when you work out So you will feel it. I know a lot of people who can’t hold the pose for more than 5 minutes before they start gasping and tensing up. It’s not magic, these exercises have been refined over thousands of years and practiced in the East for just as long. The West is only now beginning to scratch the surface and explore these chapters of Eastern medical history.
At first you may have difficulty keeping it for long. Start with 5 minutes, then as your stamina builds, increase to 10, 15, 30 – 60 minutes per day.
Some of you may try it once or twice after reading it, but those who make it a habit from this day onwards will remember this article as the one that changed their lives forever.
For more information on similar health practices, research these terms: qi gong and tai chi.
I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and hope this has been an enjoyable read.
Source by E. Lang
