Thirteen Torso Methods 2,
1) Coccyx Point
a- Coccyx should be held inward to center chi
b- Coccyx should be aligned with the center of gravity
c- A conscious task , maintain the coccyx cradling the daintian
2) HANXIONG , Hollowing the chest.
a- Relax upper chest (above heart)
b- Shoulders slightly pulled forward
c- Inhale deeply ,exhale relaxed (natrual breath)
d- Sitting or Standing posture
3) Huzhun , Intent to Shelter the stomach
a- Raise the lower chest , centered inward
b- Relax stomach , fully inflating the Daintain
c- Upon Exhale, center & drop lower chest while pushing down and out stomach
4) Songjian , Relaxing Shoulders
a- Raise shoulders outward , but remain relaxed
b- The spine aligns the shoulder, allowing chi to sink to diantian
c- Consciousness focused on inner stillness
5) Diaodang , Rounding the Groin
a- Intent to move starts at the daintain (waist) controling the feet up thru the leg
b- Relaxing the Upper Body , Stablizes the lower body
c- Rounding the space above the legs , keeping the lower abdomen a little forward and upward
6) Sinking the Qi(chi)
a- After mastering COCCYX, HANXIONG, HUZHUN ,SONGJIAN and DIAODANG store chi
b- Always keep a calm appearance , concentrate on sinking chi to diantian,
7) Goudang , Intend to protect the Groin
a- Bend at knees slightly, ALWAYS (never lock knees)
b- Tuck groin in slightly, starting from Daintain (leaving vulnerable area unexposed)
c- Shifting wieght from 70% to 30% natraully ( never double weighted)
8) Babei , Lifting the back.
a- Upward and Outward position of spine between the shoulder blades
b- Allowing the shoulder to be relaxed , flexible and agile
c- Never allow the head to hang forward or backwards (creating an unstable neck)
9) Diding , Lifting the head
a- Head and Neck MUST be kept erect and flexilbe
b- Equate a strong cord (spine) aligning back , neck and top of head
c- Allow your Spirit flow ,from feet to top of head holding you at you crown pint
d- Tilt head back at base of head , push up chin very slightly( openning ears, nose and throat )
10) Chenzhou , Sinking Elbows downward
a- Fill Chi energy within your arms
b- Keep back , chest and shoulders relaxed while wrist is alert, flexible and agile
c- Allowing Chi to sink to the elbow helps chi manifestation in hands to become natural
11) Distinguishing Emptiness and Soildity
Yang, though a little , still exsist in yin , and Vise- versa. Meaning the solid foot carries the weight but there should still be some weight in the emtpy foot be it touching the ground flat footed , some weight still exsists.
12) Tengnuo , Leaping
a- Assuming a rooted stance (not double weighted)
b- Raise your intention inward to your daintain
c- Relax and conseal your intention thoroughly, while being steadfast(meditate your path)
d- Leaping with correct timing,
13) Shanzhan , Blitz
a- Allow your Upper and Lower componets to meet at the daintain), allowing unification in motion
b- Keeping your mind ,relaxed , alert and Coherent , relaxed alertness
c- Pulling your jing/energy back with swift intention, allowing it to build
d- Exploding with direct intention toward target
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