Training: Xing Yi Quan

TRAINING:
XING YI QUAN

I've decided to add one day in my training cycle to Xing Yi. This workout focuses on the most basic Xing Yi motions, that is, the Three Bodies Posture (San Ti Shi) and the Five Element Fists. What I want to try and remember is that the Three Bodies Posture is meant to help bring balance to the body and that each of the Five Element Motions, when done appropriately, will help increase proficiency of certain motions/energies, and it will also encourage motions that help to encourage balance and health of the bodily organs.

Warm Up: 

Stretching:

• Basic Xing Yi Stretches

Stance Work:

• Practice San Ti Shi Posture (Engage, Hold, Breathe)

Hand Forms:

• Pi Quan
• Zuan Quan
• Beng Quan
• Pao Quan
• Heng Quan

Practice:

Five-Element Routines:

• Pi Quan
• Zuan Quan
• Beng Quan
• Pao Quan
• Heng Quan

Conditioning:

• Basic Stretch and Breathe