Philosophy:
Mile stone check: Students are checking their progress in terms of the forms the have learnt and remembered by heart. But besides this assessment, let them be aware also of the other important landmark/ milestones/ check list of accomplishment/ journey along the way, namely,
- Better balance - signifying better mind/body coordination. Also signifies that the student has now a calmer mind. A disturbed/ unstable mind cannot produce a stable body.
- Better relaxation (song) - there are stages here: generally the student would have become more song in several areas first: the arms. There are other parts to check - shoulders, elbows, knee (of empty foot), angkle, hip joint, pelvic area, loosened abdomen.
- Sensitivity to the qi - Check with the students if they detect sensations in their hands as this is the area they may be more sensitive - the fingers - eg, the middle finger - any heat, tingling etc. Its important to recognise if they begin to sense this, as then gradually their awareness and nuturing will continue to grow. Some will feel some tingling at the finger tips. Acknowledge that this is the beginning, and this signifies calmess of the mind, and relaxedness.
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