Strike Palm to Ask Buddha
Stand relaxed, arms at sides, clearing the mind, smiling to yourself on the inside. Breathe. Eyes softly forward throughout the movement.
Sink weight to left foot
Hands rise up in a circular motion, palms up
Sink weight to the right foot
Arms bend at elbows, palms rotate toward the floor
and slowly float down in front of the body
Left foot begins to step forward
As hands rise, palms down this time, to draw a circle again
Weight comes to center as the pinky side of the right hand strikes left palm
Grasp Bird’s Tail
Weight shifts to left foot as hands relax
Right foot steps 45* toward right corner (small step)
Hands extend toward right corner as weight shifts onto right foot
Right hand palm up and extending over the right toes, about waist high
left hand ,palm down, is closer to the body, near the right elbow
Eyes gaze toward the right corner as the body moves
Shift the weight back onto the left foot and slightly rotate the torso to the left. Arms follow body’s turn
Rotate torso back, elbows drop, palms forward, arms prepare to push
Shift the weight foward until weight is 50/50 as you push through the arms & hands
Single Whip
Left hand scoops to the inside of the right elbow, right forms a claw
Weight shifts onto right foot
Left foot steps to 45* (toes towards left corner)
As you sink weight into the left foot until weight is 50/50
Separate the arms: Eyes follow left hand to the left side if the room
& right claw moves to the right side of the room.
Notes: Arms float gently, left hand rotates so palm faces out
Wave Hands Like Clouds
Shift the weight to the right foot, draw the left foot back with toes pointing forward
Left hand moves palm down a few inches in front of the belly button
Right hand stacks above left, also palm down.
1) Turn body to the right, sink the weight into the right foot
Step to the left Switch the hands (left above right)
Turn the torso to the left while shifting the weight into the left foot.
2) Step with right foot to bring it parallel to the left foot a few inches away.
Switch hands ( right above left)
Repeat the above two movements three times
Then bring the hands in front of the body, and weight to 50/50.
High Pat on Horse
Small step forward with weight onto the left foot,
Circle arms in front of body as if gathering
as you shift weight back toward the right foot
Then with the weight 50/50 gently press the palms down on inch or so.
Cross Wave of Water Lily
Shift weight to the left and circle hands from right to left (torso moves right then left with the arms)
As the arms circle, Lift the right heel off the floor, or just shift the weight End with both feet fully of the floor, weight 50/50.
Bend Bow, Shoot Tiger
Circle left arm forward weight shifts to right
Circle Right arm forward, shifting weight to the left
Circle left arm forward weight shifts to right
Punch hands to center as weight moves to center
Closing Movement
Step back with left foot so that it is parallel with right foot
Arms rise, in a circular motion, breathing in
Arms bend at elbow, palms rotate to face floor
And slowly lower a few inches in front of the body while exhaling
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