Qigong: Mixed review

Each routine with what defines it

Something the material says, or something added on top of it?

• Studies assess balance, coordination and gentle physical activityThe material says itAdded on top
• Each brocade treats a specific organThe material says itAdded on top
• Animal correspondences vary across lineagesThe material says itAdded on top
• There is one single correct pronunciation of the six soundsThe material says itAdded on top
• The Yi Jin Jing's attribution to Bodhidharma is disputedThe material says itAdded on top
• The seated routine reconstructs a historical lineageThe material says itAdded on top

Second session of the week. In “Draw the bow”, their front knee drifts inward and they say it does not hurt. What do you do?

1. Nothing while it does not hurt: pain is the signal
2. Lower the number of repetitions and carry on the same
3. Correct the knee and raise the stance until it stays aligned
4. Swap that piece for another that does not load the knee

Build the order of the three regulations

Put a complete session in order, standing or seated

1. Arrive in the posture↑↓
2. Let the breath settle↑↓
3. Work through the form within the comfortable range↑↓
4. Stop if any of the five signals appears↑↓
5. Close the practice↑↓