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Yi Quan Volume I: Mastering the StillpointVOLUME ONE (Mastering the Stillpoint):
Emphasizes step-by-step instruction for more than 30 standing, seated,
reclining, and walking meditation practices that emphasize the power of
relaxation, mental awareness, and power emission as taught by Instructor
Gerald A. Sharp. Eight chapters are organized as follows:
INTRODUCTION: Sharp's Xingyi and Yi Quan Teachers including:
Zou Shuxian, Huan Da Hai, and Cheng Jie Feng are profiled. Also a brief
overview of Yi Quan's history is provided.
STANDING POSTURES 1-10: Broken down and fully explained is
how the classical Yi Quan postures were based primarily on the San Cai
(San Ti) posture. Correct alignment, breathing, circulating energy, as well
as power emission are demonstrated and explained.
STANDING POSTURES 11-18: These postures emphasize balance
and develop internal strength. Correct alignment and internal alchemy are
explained.
STANDING POSTURES 19-24: These postures encourage further
strengthening of the alignment as well as develop internal energy and
power.
SITTING MEDITATION 25-29: Performed sitting on the edge of a
chair, these meditation exercises are useful for encouraging health and
relieving stress, and are easy to apply during a break time at work or while
on a plane or similar mass transit during travel.
RECLINING MEDITATION 30-33: The postures in this chapter
emphasize reclining and help to encourage meditation, rest, or sleep.
WALKING MEDITATION 34-35: Two meditative walking methods
are taught in detail: "Take Steps with Concealed Hands" and "Turning
Palms." Both encourage the development of correct alignment, energy
enhancement, and movement alternated with stillness. Great for developing
the central equilibrium as well as internal strength.
END CREDITS: Aside from giving credit to the people who helped
make this video possible, five-year old Master Jeremy Yun Sharp
demonstrates the power of his "chi" and empty force techniques on his
number one student, Gerald A. Sharp. With stellar special effects, it's sure
to entertain even the most serious and uptight of all practitioners looking
for the most "correct" practice and application of Yi Quan.
(Running time, approximately 1 hour, 10 minutes)
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