PURPOSE: To strengthen the legs, joints and backbone as well as to improve circulation.
調和兩胯關節,腰脊活動,促進週身氣血流暢,中老年人常習本功,筋骨勁強,
全身關節清利,對健康卻疾延年,大有助益。
STEPS:
Stand with two feet in apart in parallel, in a distance wider than the edge of the shoulders
Bend the knees low, left foot step one more step to the left, but two feet maintain parallel
Open arms in front away from the hips with the back of the hand face the front and fingers apart,
index fingers slightly sticking out
Shift weight to the left, lift the right knee up to the waist level, toes down, and step forward a big step flat-footed
light and gentle; keep head, neck and body in a strainght vertical line
Shift weight to the right, lift the left knee up to the waist level, toes down, and step forward a big step flat-footed
light and gentle; keep head, neck and body in a strainght vertical line
Stop after 7 steps
Turn palms to face the front. Walk backward, bend right knee, right leg supports body,
keep left leg straight to retreat, heel leads
Retreat in the similar manner, stop after the for 7th step
Repeat this back and forth big walking" 3 to 4 times
NOTES: The foot when touching the ground from a hoist position should be as light as a falling leave. It is important to to maintain a pleasant mood during the whole movement.
動作和步伐保持輕盈﹐心情愉悅﹐做到
"步如落葉浮地上﹐臉似嬰兒笑呵呵".