MAY 21, 2009 9:54PM

Hand and Foot Forms,The Exercises ILLustrated

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Step-by-Step Descriptions of the Routines

Section 1 Hand and Foot Forms

Basic Hand Forms

Holding up
The thumb touches the root of the ring finger, and the other fingers are bent [Fig. 1] .

Lotus leaf palm
Completely straighten and spread the fingers [Fig. 2] .

Willow leaf palm
Straighten the fingers, and press them together [Fig. 3] .

Dragon’s paw
 Straighten the fingers, and keep them apart, with the thumb, forefinger, ring finger and little finger appropriately withdrawn [Fig. 4] .

Tiger’s paw
Keep the fingers apart, with the thumb and forefinger fully apart and the first and second knuckles bent [Fig. 5] .

Basic Stances
Bow stance
Keep the legs one big step apart, with a suitable width. Bend the knee of the front leg, keeping it directly above the toes, which should be turned slightly inward. The rear leg should be straight, with the heel and ball of the foot on the floor, and the toes turned slightly inward [Fig. 6] .

T-stance
With the feet 10-20 cm apart, bend the knees to adopt a shallow squatting posture. Raise the heel of the front foot, keeping the toes touching the floor close to the middle of the rear foot, and stand firmly on the rear foot [Fig. 7]

Horse stance
With the feet two to three times their length apart, bend the knees to adopt a half-squatting position, with the thighs slightly raised [Fig. 8] .


Section 2 The Exercises ILLustrated
Ready Position
Stand with the feet together and the arms hanging loosely. Pull in the chin slightly, pushing up the head without using force. Close the lips and the teeth. The tongue should touch the upper palate. Look straight ahead [Fig. 9] .

Key points
Keep the whole body upright and relaxed. Breathe freely. Look straight ahead without fixing on a specific object. Keep the mind calm.

Common mistakes
Wrongly positioned  hands or feet. Mind in turmoil.

Corrections
Adjust the breathing several times to get the body and mind ready for the practice.

Functions and effects
It calms the mind, adjusts the breathing, puts the internal organs at ease and straightens the body.

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