Zhan Zhuang, literally “standing like a tree” or “standing post,” is a traditional Chinese standing meditation practice commonly used in internal martial arts like Tai Chi and Qigong. Unlike moving forms, Zhan Zhuang focuses on holding specific postures for extended periods, cultivating internal strength, relaxation, and body awareness. Basic 10 minutes follow along Standing Medidation […]
The Silent Armor: How Self-Care Shields Your Mental Health from the Inside Out
Photo via Pexels In the constant thrum of daily life, where work, screens, and responsibilities blur together, taking care of your mental health can feel like a luxury you can’t afford. But the truth is, it’s a necessity you can’t afford to ignore. Self-care isn’t about bubble baths and overpriced scented candles—though they have their […]
Standing Meditation-Zhan Zhuang
Zhan Zhuang is a form of standing meditation originating in China Zhan Zhuang (Jam Jong) was developed in China by masters of meditation and acupuncture. It builds strength and cures some illnesses. Stand relax and use abdominal breathing. Sounds a bit weird ? Read on and find out more with two very useful articles written […]
The Healthy Living Store
Let’s take a healthy, lively look at The Healthy Living Store. It’s not a Martial Art store like Blitzsport but a healthy lifestyle store focussing on good natural food and relaxation products. Yoga, Mediation, Relaxation and food are on the agenda. Here at Zing Zang Martial Arts we have several affiliate sponsors that we advertise […]
Yoga and Martial Arts
Yoga for relaxation and Martial Arts for fighting. What a contrast ! It is a contrast but hey – what about the Yin and Yang. I practiced yoga for around three years at my local Bannatyne’s in Banbury. I can confirm that there was no involvement is fighting, self defence or even any running away […]
Zazen – Zen Meditation
It was about 2004 and I decided to try some serious meditation. I wanted something that related in some way to martial arts and Reiki. I chose Zen meditation as it is Japanese and further back in time Chinese in origin. Zen meditation is known as Zazen. Zazen is the primary practice of the Zen […]