Good info there,

I have the level 2 course. Is it ok to practice level 2 exercises even if you haven't spent much time on level 1 ?

I've been a bit lax on SFQ. At the moment I'm studying Reiki level 2, though hope to get back into SFQ soon.

Bending the knees on the active exercises does make them more difficult. I've tried it before and takes some getting used to. Makes it hard to relax. However with practice it sounds like a good idea.

I know a lot of styles of MA place emphasis on holding a low horse stance for some time as a way of building up the chi.

Thanks

Jazz