Standing Postures. On the surface this practice appears simple enough. Choose a posture. Set a timer. Breathe. The joints learn efficient alignment. Balance improves. Time and other distractions fade. We learn to focus. Willpower is developed. As your internal awareness grows, and you learn to direct the energy within and around your body, this simple practice becomes vivid and rich. This book synthesizes postures from multiple traditions (Indian, Chinese, Japanese), identifying the common internal principles, the essence behind these exercises.