The Little Nine Heavens Form: Movement 4

4. 什锦背 Shí Jĭn Bēi
Mixed Shoulder

    Swing both arms, straight to the front and turn the hands palm up. Both hands should arrive straight ahead at about head height a few inches apart.
(Picture 4a)

   Pull both hands straight back to the ribs...
(Picture 4b)

   ...then step through and perform a Leaping Step forward, pushing both palms forward, fingers pointing toward each other.
(Picture 4c)








    When your right leg touches down, step up with your left leg and shift your weight back into Sāntĭ Stance.
(Picture 4d)

Movement Notes:

    Be sure to use your Eight Steps footwork during the forward leap.

    The point of this movement is the forward collapse of your upper back/shoulder area. Allow your upper back to remain loose so as to be able to use the energy of the forward movement.