Hallo, Drew Art, there is absolutely no contradiction in practicing ZYQ and any arts of health qigong. Our Grandmaster emphasizes that there are no prohibitions here. Just the other way round: in ZYQ there can sometimes be a lack of movement, so it is quite right to involve some moving practices, like the 8 brocades, in the training program.
I also combine other methods with ZYQ, for more movement and body training.