Key posture cues
- Keep the feet grounded.
- Move the torso and hips as one coordinated pattern.
- Make the arc smaller than your maximum range.
Movement 05 of 08
Sway the Head and Tail
摇头摆尾去心火Yáo Tóu Bǎi Wěi Qù Xīn Huǒ
A grounded shifting pattern with a gentle arc through the torso and hips.
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Editorial learning draft
Move through the shape slowly.
- 01
Take a wider, stable stance and rest the hands lightly on the thighs.
- 02
Shift the torso in a small arc toward one side.
- 03
Return through the centre and repeat toward the other side.
Common errors to review
- Dropping too low in the stance.
- Collapsing weight into the knees.
- Making a fast or exaggerated head circle.
Safety first
This movement needs practitioner guidance before release; use only a shallow stance and stop with back, knee, neck, or balance symptoms.
Stop immediately with pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, palpitations or other concerning symptoms.