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The Art of Standing : Heal the Mind : Why Calm Comes From The Body, Not the Mind
“I’ve been a long-time meditator. But within weeks of this practice, my mind quieted in a way I hadn’t felt in years,” one reader wrote.
You’ve journaled. Meditated. Reframed. Let go. Tried to “think positive.”
Maybe you’ve even reprogrammed your thoughts, tried neuroscience tools, or joined yet another healing course.
But the calm never stayed.
There are thousands of self-help paths, hundreds of bestsellers, and countless methods claiming to address the “root causes,” backed by science or selling millions of copies.
So why is the mental health crisis still exploding?
Because most methods still try to fix the mind with the mind—and for many people struggling deeply, that doesn’t work.
ONENESS STANDING IS DIFFERENT.
It’s a practice rooted in the body—not the mind.
Based on over 2,000 years of wisdom, refined through Taoist inner cultivation and martial-arts lineage, Oneness Standing is non-religious and simple. As Grandmaster Yu Hongkun
“You may not find another practice as effective, as direct, as simple.”
It transformed LD Chen’s own life—from burnout, anxiety, trauma, heart disease, asthma, and chronic pain to deep peace, calm, and joy. Anger dissolved. Compassion returned.
Since the 1950s, millions in China have experienced similar changes after Grandmaster Wang Xiangzhai, founder of Dacheng Quan, began teaching this method publicly for healing.
Now, LD Chen, a fourth-generation lineage holder, is bringing Oneness Standing to the West.
Instead of training the monkey mind with more thinking, breathing, or “letting go,” Oneness Standing resets the body. When the body resets, the entire system changes.
Stress, anger, racing thoughts, and emotional tension no longer need to be managed—they fade on their own.
Since LD published The Simple Self-Healing Secret You Were Never Supposed to Know, readers worldwide have written
“I tried everything. Nothing worked—until this.”
“I finally feel joy again.”
“I thought I’d never sleep through the night.”
“Something changed in me. It’s real.”
This is Book One in The Intelligence of Your Body series, written for those struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, and emotional pain. It goes deeper than tools or techniques and
In This Book, You’ll Why mental strategies alone can’t calm a dysregulated nervous system
How Oneness Standing rewires the system—without controlling the mind
Why this ancient practice is direct, gentle, and powerful
What students experience when they begin practicing
How to activate the body’s “hidden switches”
How to practice step by step—even if you can’t meditate or sit still
Why Oneness Standing is not standing meditation
How this practice helps when mental strain is heavy and stillness feels impossible
What the journey looks like as the body—not the mind—leads the change
It’s hard to find clarity in a noisy world. Many teachings call themselves “life-changing” or “root-cause” solutions, leaving sincere seekers skeptical.
Oneness doesn’t fit neatly into modern categories, despite being tested, practiced, and refined for generations.
One reader
“The system is simple and apparently effective. The only way to know is to try… ”
And that’s honest—you don’t know until you practice.
This book is not for reading.
It’s for practicing.
We don’t ask you to believe anything—only to test it yourself.
If you’re willing to practice—not just read—give your body a way to heal your mind.
You’ve journaled. Meditated. Reframed. Let go. Tried to “think positive.”
Maybe you’ve even reprogrammed your thoughts, tried neuroscience tools, or joined yet another healing course.
But the calm never stayed.
There are thousands of self-help paths, hundreds of bestsellers, and countless methods claiming to address the “root causes,” backed by science or selling millions of copies.
So why is the mental health crisis still exploding?
Because most methods still try to fix the mind with the mind—and for many people struggling deeply, that doesn’t work.
ONENESS STANDING IS DIFFERENT.
It’s a practice rooted in the body—not the mind.
Based on over 2,000 years of wisdom, refined through Taoist inner cultivation and martial-arts lineage, Oneness Standing is non-religious and simple. As Grandmaster Yu Hongkun
“You may not find another practice as effective, as direct, as simple.”
It transformed LD Chen’s own life—from burnout, anxiety, trauma, heart disease, asthma, and chronic pain to deep peace, calm, and joy. Anger dissolved. Compassion returned.
Since the 1950s, millions in China have experienced similar changes after Grandmaster Wang Xiangzhai, founder of Dacheng Quan, began teaching this method publicly for healing.
Now, LD Chen, a fourth-generation lineage holder, is bringing Oneness Standing to the West.
Instead of training the monkey mind with more thinking, breathing, or “letting go,” Oneness Standing resets the body. When the body resets, the entire system changes.
Stress, anger, racing thoughts, and emotional tension no longer need to be managed—they fade on their own.
Since LD published The Simple Self-Healing Secret You Were Never Supposed to Know, readers worldwide have written
“I tried everything. Nothing worked—until this.”
“I finally feel joy again.”
“I thought I’d never sleep through the night.”
“Something changed in me. It’s real.”
This is Book One in The Intelligence of Your Body series, written for those struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, and emotional pain. It goes deeper than tools or techniques and
In This Book, You’ll Why mental strategies alone can’t calm a dysregulated nervous system
How Oneness Standing rewires the system—without controlling the mind
Why this ancient practice is direct, gentle, and powerful
What students experience when they begin practicing
How to activate the body’s “hidden switches”
How to practice step by step—even if you can’t meditate or sit still
Why Oneness Standing is not standing meditation
How this practice helps when mental strain is heavy and stillness feels impossible
What the journey looks like as the body—not the mind—leads the change
It’s hard to find clarity in a noisy world. Many teachings call themselves “life-changing” or “root-cause” solutions, leaving sincere seekers skeptical.
Oneness doesn’t fit neatly into modern categories, despite being tested, practiced, and refined for generations.
One reader
“The system is simple and apparently effective. The only way to know is to try… ”
And that’s honest—you don’t know until you practice.
This book is not for reading.
It’s for practicing.
We don’t ask you to believe anything—only to test it yourself.
If you’re willing to practice—not just read—give your body a way to heal your mind.
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176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2026
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April 23, 2026
This book attempts to teach Westerners Oneness Standing, the author’s version of Zhan Zhuang—a standing practice common in Chinese internal martial arts. Over time, the practice is intended to help you relax, regulate your nervous system, and experience life with more patience and ease. Who wouldn’t want that?
You can practice anywhere without any special equipment, and there are no adverse effects if you don’t stand too long at one time. The author recommends starting at 5 minutes a day and working up to 30 minutes a day; because of my disabilities and chronic pain, I have started at 1 minute a day and am very slowly increasing. As with other forms of meditation, the daily consistency is more important than length of practice.
The author spends the first half of the book explaining his own healing journey, why you should practice Oneness Standing, and what benefits you might expect.
One chapter (9) in the middle of the book explains how to do the Oneness Standing practice. I wish the author had provided that chapter first, and then all the other information. Once I picked up the book, I was already committed to trying the practice and wanted to get right to it. He suggests that you try the practice every day for 100 days before deciding if it is working for you, and I find it somewhat hard to evaluate the book when I haven’t been practicing for very long.
Subsequent chapters discuss the practice in more detail, including answering common questions and explaining when you might want to seek out in-person training. Apparently very small mistakes in how you hold your body can prevent you from experiencing the practice as intended, something I found disheartening. Still, my own early experiences with the practice make me feel that it’s worth trying.
I thought the book was generally well written and occasionally almost poetic. However, it was somewhat repetitive, and I was annoyed that the ebook doesn’t show chapter titles in the Table of Contents. Also, the author mentions an additional practice, “three-fists,” but doesn’t explain what it is or how to do it.
I received a free ARC through BookSirens. I volunteered to provide an honest review.
You can practice anywhere without any special equipment, and there are no adverse effects if you don’t stand too long at one time. The author recommends starting at 5 minutes a day and working up to 30 minutes a day; because of my disabilities and chronic pain, I have started at 1 minute a day and am very slowly increasing. As with other forms of meditation, the daily consistency is more important than length of practice.
The author spends the first half of the book explaining his own healing journey, why you should practice Oneness Standing, and what benefits you might expect.
One chapter (9) in the middle of the book explains how to do the Oneness Standing practice. I wish the author had provided that chapter first, and then all the other information. Once I picked up the book, I was already committed to trying the practice and wanted to get right to it. He suggests that you try the practice every day for 100 days before deciding if it is working for you, and I find it somewhat hard to evaluate the book when I haven’t been practicing for very long.
Subsequent chapters discuss the practice in more detail, including answering common questions and explaining when you might want to seek out in-person training. Apparently very small mistakes in how you hold your body can prevent you from experiencing the practice as intended, something I found disheartening. Still, my own early experiences with the practice make me feel that it’s worth trying.
I thought the book was generally well written and occasionally almost poetic. However, it was somewhat repetitive, and I was annoyed that the ebook doesn’t show chapter titles in the Table of Contents. Also, the author mentions an additional practice, “three-fists,” but doesn’t explain what it is or how to do it.
I received a free ARC through BookSirens. I volunteered to provide an honest review.
September 1, 2026
"The Art of Standing" is the compelling story of L.D. Chen, the author, who was born sickly, under nourished and was bullied as a child. Later on in adult life, the author faced many challenges including asthma, heart problems, anxiety and other conditions. He underwent numerous medical tests, saw world renown doctors, was prescribed numerous prescriptions, read self-help books, tried Tai Chi, among other practices, but nothing worked. When he was introduced to Oneness Standing, his life changed dramatically. The author states that Oneness Standing builds awareness, and a vitality that supports a grounded steady alertness. It also explores the very important connection between body and mind. The burn out and anxiety that one experiences are not only a mental component but also reflected in how we carry our bodies, our emotions, mental health and our breathing. "The Art of Standing offers a viable alternative for those who struggle with sitting meditations where as "The Art of Standing" offers a unique approach to calming the nervous system. I would highly recommend this book.
May 21, 2026
This book surprised me in a good way. The writing style is straightforward and easy to follow, but the emotional depth underneath it is strong. LD Chen explores themes like identity, courage, resilience, and self-awareness without overcomplicating things. Some chapters felt almost like conversations you would have with a close friend during a difficult season of life. I also liked that the book gives space for reflection instead of constantly trying to “fix” the reader. It felt calming and reassuring while still being meaningful.
May 22, 2026
I picked this up during a stressful time and honestly did not expect it to affect me this much. The book reminded me that strength is not always about fighting harder or moving faster. Sometimes it is about standing your ground, protecting your peace, and staying true to yourself even when things feel uncertain. LD Chen explains these ideas in a very relatable and compassionate way. The tone never feels dramatic, which actually makes the message more powerful. I could see myself rereading parts of this again later.
May 24, 2026
This is not your usual fast-paced self-help book full of productivity hacks and clichés. The Art of Standing feels more reflective and intentional, almost like a quiet guide for navigating difficult seasons of life. LD Chen emphasizes inner stability, patience, and emotional honesty in a way that feels very authentic. I appreciated how balanced the book was between insight and simplicity. Some sections were especially relatable because they touched on fear, uncertainty, and learning how to keep going anyway. It left me feeling calmer rather than hyped up, which honestly felt more valuable.
May 24, 2026
There is something very steady and comforting about this book. It does not rely on flashy motivation or exaggerated success stories, which I appreciated. Instead, it focuses on emotional resilience and learning how to remain stable through change and adversity. The writing feels thoughtful and mature without becoming too dense. I found myself slowing down while reading because many of the ideas deserved reflection. If you enjoy personal growth books that feel genuine and grounded, this one is worth checking out.
May 25, 2026
I liked how this book focused less on changing who you are and more on becoming stronger in who you already are. The themes around resilience and self-respect were handled in a very thoughtful and relatable way. LD Chen has a calm writing style that makes even the deeper topics feel approachable. The book feels personal without becoming overly emotional or dramatic. I also appreciated that it encourages reflection instead of pretending there are easy answers to everything. Overall, it was a meaningful and comforting read that I would recommend to anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
June 23, 2026
I really enjoyed how this book approached strength in such a calm and grounded way. Instead of pushing loud motivation, it focuses more on resilience, patience, and learning how to stand firm when life gets messy. LD Chen writes in a way that feels reflective without becoming too heavy or overly philosophical. A lot of the ideas stayed with me after I finished reading, especially around self-respect and emotional endurance. It felt honest and personal, which made it easy to connect with. Definitely a good read if you enjoy thoughtful books about growth and inner strength.
February 21, 2026
Much Needed Instructions!
Tomorrow morning I will begin my standing practice!!!!!
This is the companion to his first book. I enjoyed the first one but this one has the detailed instructions. It is written concisely and without fluff (a big pet peeve of mine). I enjoyed it!
Tomorrow morning I will begin my standing practice!!!!!
This is the companion to his first book. I enjoyed the first one but this one has the detailed instructions. It is written concisely and without fluff (a big pet peeve of mine). I enjoyed it!
August 5, 2026
Standing Is An Art
I am going to adopt this standing practice for 100 days. This book has clearly set out the method and I believe the benefits will be considerable. I hope many people hear about this and decide to try it too.
I am going to adopt this standing practice for 100 days. This book has clearly set out the method and I believe the benefits will be considerable. I hope many people hear about this and decide to try it too.
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