Question: I have been exploring how various Shaolin forms and exercises relate to and compliment each other: I have found that combining sitting meditation with for instance Forms is a very good thing to do, spiritually. But, I want to know, do I meditate before I do the forms, or do I do the forms before I meditate? Do I go from Yin to Yang or from Yang to Yin?
For instance: If I do forms first, I feel very energized. This means I have an easier time relaxing during sitting meditation, but also trouble getting into a meditative and sleep type state of mind. At the same time, being in Qi Gong situation is easier when I start my training with meditation, but then I feel as though the very physical forms somehow interefere too much with my recovery from sitting.