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Hi All,
Since, as Bruce says it, the 8 postures f I-Chuan are a form of San-Ti, should we consider that everything that he explains how to do in the I-Chuan DVDs can (and should) also be integrated to the practice of (classical) San-Ti ?
Erwan
Hi again,
I’m a bit at a loss. Can anyone advise me on this ?
IMHO, yes.
I doubt there are a lot of people on this forum that have the DVD’s, fewer that know Bruce’s system in enough depth to judge, fewer that have actually practiced San Ti seriously, and still fewer that are willing to answer such an open ended question.
I don’t have a lot of experience with San Ti. When I practice it, I stand for one hour on one side. It takes everything I’ve learned over the past 20 years to “survive” standing that long including the most advanced dissolving practices I know. In my experience it can be extraordinarily challenging to keep the body relaxed and open for an extended period of time. The San Ti posture makes everything significantly more difficult. The integration it develops is directly proportional to its degree of difficulty.
IMHO, yes.
I doubt there are a lot of people on this forum that have the DVD’s, fewer that know Bruce’s system in enough depth to judge, fewer that have actually practiced San Ti seriously, and still fewer that are willing to answer such an open ended question.
I don’t have a lot of experience with San Ti. When I practice it, I stand for one hour on one side. It takes everything I’ve learned over the past 20 years to “survive” standing that long including the most advanced dissolving practices I know. In my experience it can be extraordinarily challenging to keep the body relaxed and open for an extended period of time. The San Ti posture makes everything significantly more difficult. The integration it develops is directly proportional to its degree of difficulty.
Great answer. Thank you James. Doesn’t make it sound easy, but at least I get an idea what to expect.
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