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When I began studying bagua, there was a method we would use where at
the end of each posture we hold the position for 3 breaths. This
allowed us to check our posture and relax into the movement before
moving to the next. When I began learning Hwayu I incorporated this
method into my practice and it gave me a better understanding of the
movements that were harder for me to understand and allowed me to go
deeper into the art. On a good day I go through the whole form this
form sometimes holding for 3,6 or 9 breaths turning thre whole whole
form into a hourlike standing meditation.

Another method I use is going through the whole form turning each
movement into a walking and rowing exercise; doing 2 sets of rowing
with each leg then 2 set of walking each leg. Due to the hustle and
tussel of day to day life I normally only practice this method on my
days off from work as these take a lot of time to perform. Just
sharing how I practice.




Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:00 pm

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When I began studying bagua, there was a method we would use where at the end of each posture we hold the position for 3 breaths. This allowed us to check our...
santino112
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Mar 18, 2008
2:01 pm

Thanks so much for sharing how you practice! That gives us insights into ways we can expand our own practice of Hwa Yu. Are you using the Animal Forms or Long...
mark.mcgee4
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Mar 19, 2008
12:38 am

My practice these days is limited to using Hwa Yu with children in elementary school. As a class we practice 'beginning' and combine the mind and body. We...
annechaparro
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Mar 19, 2008
4:53 pm

It's great that you're introducing Hwa Yu to children in elementary school! The Chinese have been doing this effectively for hundreds of years. Thanks for...
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Mar 19, 2008
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