They got right to it.
Anduin first adjusted his breathing again and again, then stood up and assumed the Hun Yuan Stance, a basic stance in Tai Chi. When practicing Standing Meditation, he had to devote most of his focus to adjusting his posture. One key was to "find" the most balanced positions for his neck, waist, hips, and feet, then maintain them. This was also how Anduin usually calmed himself and adjusted his state of mind.
After settling into the stance, Anduin instinctively made subtle adjustments to different parts of his body. During this process, his mind was almost completely empty, free of stray thoughts. Then he directed his magic toward his brain, letting it flow slowly. The next step was to keep trying to let the magic seep into his consciousness. This was the most difficult part.
Anduin tried using the Mind's Eye Method. He didn't envision himself as some strange creature; instead, he imagined himself as a Black Hole with no light escaping from it. Then he kept trying to draw the magic inside.
Thanks to Anduin's usual cultivation, he entered a meditative state very quickly, and directing his magic wasn't difficult for him either. He only had to try a few times to get the visualization right, and in the end, he succeeded.
Half an hour later, Anduin ended the attempt and slowly opened his eyes.
"Hm?" Afterward, as he recalled the process, Anduin was surprised by his own state.
He wasn't surprised that his attempt had failed. He hadn't expected to learn such a difficult spell quickly in the first place.
Anduin was surprised that he might—seemingly, perhaps—have successfully performed Occlumency on his very first try. Comparing his experience to the description of successfully casting Occlumency in the Magic Book, he confirmed that he really