Hi John,
I am happy you are happy!
It sounds like you have made good headway taking care of your physical body. Perhaps , you now have other work to do regarding other aspects of yourself, and the universe has brought you to SFQ.
Do what is comfortable regarding this shift to SFQ practice. Know that SFQ is a complete practice, and that you won't lose what you have accomplished. Your other studies and achievement, are part of you. You can practice level I active and cover the physical health maintainance part, if you choose to.
In general, a full cycle of practice, in whatever combination, is two hrs. I think it stems from a Taoist theory, involving a complete cylcing of qi taking 28 minutes(one season), and four cycles being a complete cycle(one year of four seasons). I heard Master Lin mention this once.
It is good that you are also a teacher. Bringing in the aspect of being a 'healer', can add to that dynamic, in working with others,,,,helping others. It is also a way to help yourself progress, and promotes self healing and greater self realization. Lots of new things to experience. Healing energy can present itself through many things,or actions, transforming them into a fuller experience and moving them to a higher level. This can be literal,or obvious, or very subtle, and not obvious at all.
It is very good to hear of your happiness.
love,
gallen
