Key posture cues
- Keep the knees comfortably soft.
- Let the spine lengthen rather than forcing the hands to the floor.
- Rise slowly and re-find balance.
Movement 06 of 08
Hands Descend Toward the Feet
两手攀足固肾腰Liǎng Shǒu Pān Zú Gù Shèn Yāo
A slow descending and returning action through the back of the body, never a flexibility test.
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Editorial learning draft
Move through the shape slowly.
- 01
Begin upright and let the hands travel along the back and sides of the body.
- 02
Fold forward only within an easy, controlled range as the hands descend.
- 03
Return gradually to standing rather than lifting quickly.
Common errors to review
- Locking the knees.
- Bouncing to reach lower.
- Returning to standing too quickly.
Safety first
Avoid a deep fold if you have dizziness, acute back pain, osteoporosis precautions, or medical advice limiting forward bending.
Stop immediately with pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, palpitations or other concerning symptoms.