>>You do not need to hydrate before and during the exercises as one would in the gym. Get plenty of water during the day and limit your intake before and after qigong, staying away from cold water<<

Shawn, I'm not sure if I understand this. Do you mean we should stay away from cold water altogether, or just 30 minutes before and after doing SFQ? Also, does the 30 minutes apply to both active and sitting exercises, or does it only apply to active exercises?

Thanks