PAI LI LUNG'S PAI LUM KUNGFU HOMEPAGE: BREATHING POSTURES
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PAI LUM KUNG FU BREATHING POSTURES


1. Corpse Posture
        This is done by simply lying on your back and allowing the legs to be opened at about shoulder width apart. The arms lay at the side of the body, and are parallel to the legs. The head is centered and the eyes look up.

         Practice circular breathing from the tan tien. 100 breaths.

2. Easy Lotus Posture
        Sit on the floor with the legs straight. Start by pulling the right heel into the groin area, allowing the sole of the foot to touch the left inner thigh. Gently pull up on the right foot and pull the left foot in front of the right leg. Let go of the right foot.The torso is kept erect with the shoulders drooped. The arms are extended straight and set on the knees with the palms turned out. The thumb and index finger form a circle. The other three fingers are held together and straight.
The eyes look straight ahead, Parallel to the ground.
        Practice circular breathing from the tan tien. 100 breaths.


3. Warriors Posture
        Kneel down first with the right knee and then with the left knee. Place the feet together with toes and balls of feet on the ground. Sit on the heels. There should be one or two fist lengths between the knees. The torso is kept erect with the shoulders drooped. The eyes look straight ahead, parallel with the ground. The hands are placed, palms down on the top of the thighs, with the fingers turned slightly inwards.
        Practice circular breathing from the tan tien. 100 breaths.


4. Holding the world Posture
        Stand with the feet shoulder width apart and in parallel lines. Bend the knees out to the beg toes, with a gentle outward pressure. Tuck the hip under the torso. Keep the torso erect. Droop the shoulders. Keep the head erect. with the eyes looking straight ahead, parallel with the ground.
        Raise the arms up in front of the chest, as if you were holding a large beach ball in front of you. The arms should be well rounded and the hands should be in front of the breast. The finger tips should be pointing towards each other about four inches apart. And the fingers should be centered on the body centerline. The eyes should focus on the space between the fingers.
        Practice circular breathing from the tan tien. 100 breaths.




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