I have been told that one must keep the eyes open for the Seven Star Mantis Chi Gung, can I close them as I find this more comfortable from my mediation experience.

I was wondering if it is OK to use meditation techniques such as counting / concentrating on the breath eventually just concentrating on the movement whilst practising the chi gung. I`m hoping to practice different sets regularly and gain health & relaxation benefits.

If the above is not the case then what frame of mind should one have. There are only so many hours in the day so would prefer to concentrate on the Chi gung more than the static meditation now.

Any information / advice would be much appreciated.