What is standing meditation?
standing meditation is the practice of posture in a specific position while cleansing the mind and deeply breathes. This position can be held for a long time as the individual is capable, and a longer period of meditation can be achieved over time. Taoists practice as a way to improve the flow of ch'i body and combat artists to improve balance and muscle tone. Ch'i, in the eastern religion, is a life force that permeates every living thing. It is assumed that the location of the body in an open and upright position in exercising controlled respiratory techniques allows this life force to freely circulate into every area of the body.
The spinal cord must be straight and high when performing standing meditation. The head must usually be oriented directly through the spine and the face muscles and the neck is released as much as possible. Ton Pelvis can be slightly dropped forward, so most of the body weight is concentrated in the feet. The spine, hips and shoulders should not be in unpleasant positions. The arms are held slightly forward and out of the body,While the tips of the fingers spread slightly, as if the network of invisible energy fibers in the air combines.
The post -standing meditation can be held for 30 minutes or several hours, depending on the level of the individual's skill that practices it. Those who are new in this technique may rather start meditating for 10 minutes at a time until they do not create strength and mind in their body and in their minds to meditate longer. While the position is held, the individual can focus on Ch'i to move his body because he is driven by his breath. Blockages along the lines of the meridian, which are lines through which energy flows in the body, according to Taoist Tradition is removed because Ch'i gains strength.
The practice of standing meditation is also a training tool used in some forms of martial arts. The attitude is the same as the one practiced in Taoism. This type of training was at the end of 30 years.Ularized by a combat artist who called on other masters for a competition with his own students who trained for a stationary position. Master believed that this technique allowed the body to recover and strengthen the muscles of the upper arms, back, torso and legs without adding further tension.