If you are looking to do energy work i would say that chi gung will be your best option.
Holding a tree is a very good starting point.
Just raise your arms out infront of you like your holding a big tree - make sure your shoulders are sunk and relaxed, try to feel that each joint in your arms are stretching open (but dont force it with your muscles) Keep your head upright like it is suspended from the top, kepp your knees and feet in line and relax the knees (dont lock them), get the feeling that your feet are like a trees roots speading out into the ground.
Now breath deeply but relaxed (no forcing the breath) into your tan tien (3 inches below the navel) by this i mean when you breath in imaging energy moving into this point, expand this area as you breath in and relax it as you breath out. breath in and out through the nose. keep the tongue softly pressed to the top pallet behind the teeth.
I stand for a couple of hours but 15 mins is a good starting point.
hope this helps.
Cheers
Chris
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