Zhan Zhuang means “standing like a tree” and is roughly pronounced “Jan Juang”, or, in southern China, “Jam Jong”. ... Zhan Zhuang is practiced in well-balanced standing
positions which increase the flow of energy and build up internal strength and fitness as well as overall body power.
Many people are unaware that meditation can help cure or manage illness. Standing meditation can also physically strengthen the body. Zhan zhuang has specialised knowledge of how this is done and can reproduce it to almost anyone.
Standing meditation makes use of five very specific standing postures to deeply release long held stress and tension. The legs, spine and shoulders become very strong yet relaxed. Unnecessary tension is released from the joints and muscles, making them more flexible and elastic.
Standing meditation makes use of specific relaxed abdominal breathing, use of mental imagery, and awareness of the inside of your body.