Posture 7 Bái Hè Liàng Chì (White Crane Spreads its Wings)
Instruction 1 (Fig 7-66,67,68) Turn the body slightly to the left then to the right. At the same time the left hand turns to in front of the left abdomen, the right hand changes from a fist to an open palm turning out and sweeping upward to the upper right side of the body.
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Instruction 2 (Fig 7-69,70,71) The center of gravity moves left, raise the right foot and take a step back toward the right rear. At the same time, the left hand comes up, the right hand comes down turning in and coming together in front of the chest.
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Instruction 3 (Fig 7-72,73,74) The center of gravity moves right, the left foot is brought in next to the right foot a shoulder's width apart, toes touching the ground. At the same time, the left hand descends, passing in front of the left chest to above the left groin, the right hand ascends passing in front of the right chest to the upper right of the head, the palm facing to the side and front.
Note: This form is obviously large in opening and closing. The emptiness and fullness in the legs must be distinct, the hands closing the feet opening, the hands opening the feet coming together, ascending and descending following in succession. Twice, the right elbow is raised, indeed, above the shoulders. You cannot have the intent of propping the elbow letting it droop. ***
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