Alright, let’s talk about this ‘bok fu’ thing I’ve been messing around with recently. Wasn’t really sure what it was supposed to be, honestly. Saw the name somewhere, sounded kinda interesting, so I thought, why not give it a shot? Didn’t find much clear info, so I kinda just made up my own little routine based on the name.
Getting Started
So, the first step was just deciding to actually do it. Mornings are usually a rush, you know? Getting coffee, checking emails, the usual chaos. I figured I needed something simple, something I could squeeze in before everything else kicked off. I decided my ‘bok fu’ would be a short, five-minute thing right after I got out of bed.
I didn’t get any special gear or anything. Just used the space next to my bed. The idea was just to move a bit, wake the body up gently. Not like a full workout, more like saying hello to my muscles.
The Actual Practice
Here’s what I ended up doing, most mornings anyway:
- First, I’d just stand there for a second. Take a deep breath, try to clear my head. Harder than it sounds sometimes.
- Then, I started doing some slow arm circles. Forward a few times, then backward. Really focused on feeling the shoulder joints move. Tried to keep it smooth, not jerky.
- Next, some gentle spine twists. Feet planted, just twisting the upper body side to side. Heard a few clicks and pops the first few times, haha.
- After that, I’d do a few simple leg raises. Nothing high, just lifting one knee up towards my chest, holding for a second, then the other. Helps with balance, I guess.
- Finally, I’d finish with a couple more deep breaths. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Just trying to feel a bit more centered before facing the day.
It sounds super basic, I know. And it was. Some days I felt really focused, other days my mind was already racing ahead to my to-do list. Consistency was the main challenge. There were definitely mornings I skipped it because I overslept or just wasn’t feeling it.
How It Went
So, what happened? Well, it wasn’t magic. Didn’t suddenly become a martial arts master or anything. But, I gotta say, on the days I actually did my little ‘bok fu’ routine, I generally felt a bit… better. Less groggy, maybe? A little more awake in my body, not just my head.
It felt good to have intentionally taken just five minutes for myself before the day ran away with me. Even if the movements were simple, the act of doing them consistently (or trying to) felt like a small win.
I’m still kinda doing it, though maybe not strictly every day. Some parts have stuck more than others. The arm circles and deep breaths are pretty much regulars now. It’s less of a specific ‘bok fu’ routine and more just part of my own weird way of waking up.
So yeah, that’s my experience. Nothing groundbreaking, just a simple experiment. Sometimes just trying something new, even if it’s small and you’re just making it up as you go, can be worthwhile. It’s the process, right?
