Vohzen

Vohzen are the 'poses', 'frames' or positions used in traditional Jin martial art Ir-Vothiam, usually in the physical aspect called Tek-Vothiam, though some meditative vohzen are used in the spiritual Eit-Vothiam.

Examples include:

Grasp Rosewing's Tail

Single Whip

Dusk Yibis Spreads Wings

Strum the Zitar

Step Up, Deflect, Parry, Punch

Appear to Close Entrance

Carry Beast to Mountain

Ward off Ezoujo

Thread Needle through Shroud

Draw in T'rath's Gift

Part Feiyen's Mane

Weaver Works the Loom

Gather Kith in Storm

Creeping Snake

Ikvaya
Ikvaya is a special meditative vohzen used in Eit-Vothiam - sacred to those who practice Ir-Vothiam. It involves closing the normal eyes to hone the deatheye's vision of the world. This is regarded as being a great motivator on life's path: an awareness of the reality and inevitability of one’s personal death can be a fantastic energizer, releasing unsuspected level of motivation for radical change.

Tu'an ('Patterns')
This is the term used for specific transitions between vozhen, which teach application or choreographic technical displays. This is where the term Pattern Play comes from - traditional Jin theater performances which meld the retelling of historical stories, with the beautiful movements of Tek-Vothiam.