Prerequisite: Knowledge of the T'ai Chi form
and basic standing posture.

If you want to do a silent retreat on your own, and I strongly encourage this, the following schedule is a simple one to follow. Find a facility like a retreat center near you where silence is supported and go there for a weekend.

Wake in the morning and do your t'ai chi form, then do your standing meditation for 20 minutes and then do the form one more time. So the order is: Form-Standing-Form. Then go to breakfast. Repeat this process before each meal and before you go to sleep at night. Do relaxing and restful things the remainder of the time.

If you want to add Chan Kung sets (holding 70-30 and 100% postures) then you can consider using this format to hold some postures during each workout. You can determine the length of holding, start off low, stay consistent. If you increase the time, "never go back" to a shorter period (Mr. Ben Lo).

Standing Meditation

I hope this helps your development.

Dr. Tom Krapu