Key posture cues
- Keep the spine comfortably upright.
- Let the shoulders remain low as the hands rise.
- Use a range that does not pinch the neck or shoulders.
Movement 01 of 08
Two Hands Hold Up the Heavens
两手托天理三焦Liǎng Shǒu Tuō Tiān Lǐ Sān Jiāo
A symmetrical rising and lowering action that introduces the sequence’s unhurried vertical rhythm.
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This abstract line figure is not a teaching demonstration.
Editorial learning draft
Move through the shape slowly.
- 01
Begin in a comfortable upright stance with the hands gathered in front of the body.
- 02
Let the hands travel upward together and turn the palms to face upward.
- 03
Lower the arms without dropping the chest or forcing the shoulders.
Common errors to review
- Locking the elbows overhead.
- Lifting the shoulders toward the ears.
- Leaning back to create extra reach.
Safety first
Reduce the overhead range if you have shoulder or neck discomfort; stop if symptoms increase.
Stop immediately with pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath, palpitations or other concerning symptoms.