Movement five
2019-12-16

Shaking the head and hips to eliminate the heart fire

1: Following the above, shift the weight to the left; place the right foot to the right with knees naturally straight. At the same time, when the two palms are at the same height as the chest, rotate the arms internally, and let the two palms continue to lift up above the head. Slightly bend elbows with palms up, the fingertips opposite and eyes looking straight ahead.

2: Continuing in a fluid motion, slowly squat down into a horse stance, with knees bent appropriately. At the same time, let the two arms move down to the sides, place the two palms on the top of the hip joints, and the elbow joint slightly bends, with the little finger slanting forward and eyes staring straight.

3: The torso rises slightly upward and then moves to the right. The upper body leans to the right and then leans over, with eyes looking at the right foot.

4: Continuing in a fluid motion, move the center of the body to the left. At the same time, the upper body rotates from right to front and to the left, with eyes looking the right foot.

5: The weight moves to the right while in a horse stance. At the same time, the head turns backward, the upper body straightens, and the lower jaw closes slightly and the eyes stare forward.

6 to 8: The movements are the same as that of 3 to 5 but in opposite directions. One left and one right movement count as one, repeating three times in total. When finished, the weight shifts to the left, and the right foot comes back into a standing position at shoulder width. At the same time, the two palms lift on both sides of the body with the palms opposite and the eyes staring straight. Then, relax the waist and let the hips sink down, letting the weight of the body slowly descend. The knees and elbow bend slightly, and two palms press downward to the front of the abdomen passing the front of face with the palms downward, the fingertips opposite and the eyes straight.
[Principles and Effects] Practicing this movement can stimulate the spine and the 
du mai to achieve the effects of eliminating heat and unblocking meridians, which are beneficial for clearing heart fire and enhancing the flexibility and function of the spine.