{"product_id":"ba-gua-nei-gong-vol-3-twelve-posture-standing-9781432799533","title":"Ba Gua Nei Gong Vol. 3: Twelve Posture Standing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBa Gua Nei Gong Volume 3: Twelve Posture Standing Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBa Gua Nei Gong Vol. 3 presents the complete 12 posture standing practice embedded within Ba Gua Zhang martial art. This training manual focuses on developing sinew strength, joint stability, and internal power through challenging static postures that engage the body's energetic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwelve Posture Standing Nei Gong System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike basic standing exercises with evenly balanced weight distribution, the 12 posture standing practice includes back-weighted, front-weighted, and single-leg postures. Each stance represents a frozen moment of transition, allowing practitioners to sense internal energetic configurations and engage with spiral power patterns including wrapping, twisting, drilling, and coiling movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular practice of these twelve stances strengthens and opens the entire body. Each posture engages with energy and breath differently, providing comprehensive internal development. The challenging balance requirements develop refined strength, power, and body control essential for advanced Ba Gua Zhang practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Posture Standing Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume includes detailed instruction on Ba Gua Three Posture Standing, the foundational practice preceding the Single Palm Change—Ba Gua Zhang's signature technique. These three postures provide balanced counterpoints to Ba Gua's characteristic circular walking, fast footwork, and rapidly changing palm transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Internal Exercise System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBa Gua Nei Gong consists of nine methods of internal exercise and self-cultivation that promote self-healing, longevity, and consciousness transformation. This manual can be used alongside formal Ba Gua Zhang instruction or as a stand-alone training resource for practitioners seeking to develop internal strength and energy cultivation skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standing practices detailed in this volume strengthen the body, stabilize joints, and develop the spiral power configurations fundamental to Ba Gua Zhang. The exercises open energetic pathways throughout the body while building the physical foundation necessary for advanced martial arts techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom Bisio is known internationally as a martial artist and practitioner of Chinese medicine. He has studied Chinese medicine and martial arts extensively in mainland China and is a licensed practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, heading a busy clinic specializing in trauma, Chinese sports medicine and orthopedic conditions. Tom is the author of several books on Ba Gua Zhang, Nei Gong, Daoist Meditation and Chinese medicine. He is the founder of New York Internal Arts and Internal Arts International (internalartsinternational.com).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Outskirts Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680899338514,"sku":"9781432799533","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bafd13b1-acea-42d3-ac1a-372b4a754d01.jpg?v=1733945425","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ba-gua-nei-gong-vol-3-twelve-posture-standing-9781432799533","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}