Instruction 1 (Figures 9-438, 9-439): Body turns left, left foot toes point outward, heel touches ground, while both hands move in an arc from lower left to upper right, meeting in front of the chest, left hand outside, right hand inside.
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Instruction 2 (Figures 9-440, 9-441, 9-442): Body turns left, weight shifts to left leg, right leg retracts and takes a large step to the right at 45 degrees, while both hands cross in front of the chest and push outward.
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Instruction 3 (Figures 9-443, 9-444, 9-445): Body slightly turns left, then right, weight shifts to right leg, while both hands move upward in an arc, opening to the sides of the body, palms facing outward.
Instruction 4 (Figure 9-446): Relax shoulders and relax arms, qi sinks to the Dan Tian (facing southwest).
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