Stillness

Standing Meditation

Zhan zhuang — root down, rise up. Deceptively simple.

15 min Beginner friendly

Illustrated key posture · demonstration video coming soon

Steps

1
Stand with feet parallel, hip-width apart — inhale and feel your feet
2
Soften the knees slightly, as if sitting on a tall stool
3
As you exhale, let the shoulders drop and the arms hang softly
4
Raise arms to chest height, palms facing you, elbows soft — imagine holding a balloon
5
Breathe naturally; stand for five to fifteen minutes
6
To finish, lower arms slowly on an exhale and rest hands on the belly