1．马上献杵势。此势侧形与折身图中马上献杵法同。
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2．合掌平胸势。此势就前势将两合掌收回挨胸，呼吸三口作下势。余法同前。
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3．四肢投地势。此势就前势将两掌挨身分开放下，向前至地与两脚配，脚尖手指一齐挂地，
四肢蹲踞，昂头上视，注目凝神，呼吸三口，先呼后吸，导气翻行逆升，倒运河车顺作下势。
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4．左鼎足舒身势。此势就前势将左脚向前中立，以脚尖挂地合两手如鼎脚之势，然后将左
脚直伸，脚与头平，腰背股膝一齐直撑，呼吸三口，使气由脚根直冲泥丸下转脚跟，三度气毕顺作
下势。
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5．右鼎足舒身势。此势左脚换右脚，右脚换左脚。余法同前。
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6．投地还原势。此势就前势还四肢投地之原状，其体势呼吸悉与四肢投地法同。
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1．空中跌坐势。此势就前势将后两脚向前插于两手间，将两手移后至股间，以两脚十
指斜挂于地，两跨排开，使两脚根相挨，头直身立，眼光平视，一志凝神，呼吸三口，顺
作下势。
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2．翻身蹲踞势。此势就前势将两手足排开，手足指俱挂地，翻身尽力一撑，膝与面平，
如前倒身蹲踞状，呼吸三口，导气逆行顺作下势。
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3．左抵脚鼎立势。此势就前势将右脚移中，挂指合两手如鼎脚状，左脚尽力
向前直抵，眼注脚背，呼吸三口，换作下势。
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4．右抵脚鼎立势。此势就前势将左脚换如右脚，右脚换如左脚，呼吸度数诸
法悉同前。
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5．翻身还原势。此势与翻身蹲踞法同。
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6．合掌平胸势。此势就前势将两脚收回，起脚离地，腿曲身直，合掌平胸，眼光
平视，呼吸三口、顺作下势。
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7．马上打恭向上势。此势就前势仍脚尖挂地，将合掌向上直撑，如在马上打恭
状，气亦随之，速作下势。
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8．马上打恭向下势。此势就前势仍足尖挂地，眼光平视，合掌直撑向下，气亦随之，
顺作下势。
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9．三起三跌势。此势就前势垫脚起立，合掌如正身图中献杵起功状，呼吸一
口竖脊曲膝，合掌随下，两手肱至两膝间，复起立合掌如前，三起三跌，起跌一次
呼吸一口，每一次将合掌收回为一部功，至第三次收回平胸，再一跌一起，顺作下
势。
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10．起立三推势。此势就前势仍脚尖挂地，正身直立合掌平胸，呼吸一口，缓缓将
合掌推出，又呼吸一口，推至三次圆满，如正身图中献杵起功状，呼吸一口，使脚跟挨
地作下势。
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11．仰面朝天势。此势与前图中仰面朝天法同。
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12．献杵还原势。此势与前图中献杵还原法同。
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13．拱立归位势。此势与前图中拱立归位法同。
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Chapter 7: Explanation of the Inverted Posture Diagrams
1. Horseback Offering Pillars Posture (Mashang Xian Chu Shi). The lateral profile of this posture is identical to the "Horseback Offering Pillars" method found in the Folding Body diagram.
[Image: Horseback Offering Pillars Posture Diagram]
2. Palms Joined at Chest Level Posture (Hezhang Pingxiong Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, bring the palms together and retract them to touch the chest. Perform three breaths, then proceed to the next posture. The remaining methods are the same as before.
[Image: Palms Joined at Chest Level Posture Diagram]
3. Four Limbs Casting to Ground Posture (Sizhi Tou Di Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, separate the palms and move them down along the sides of the body until they touch the ground forward, coordinating with the feet. The toes and fingers hang on the ground simultaneously. Squat with all four limbs, raise the head to look upward, focus the spirit and gaze, perform three breaths (exhaling first, then inhaling), guide the Qi to reverse its flow and ascend inversely, invert the transport of the River Cart (Daoist term for the circulation of Jing-Qi within the body), and proceed smoothly to the next posture.
[Image: Four Limbs Casting to Ground Posture Diagram]
4. Left Tripod Foot Stretching Body Posture (Zuo Dingzu Shushen Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, place the left foot forward in a neutral position, keeping the toe touching the ground, and join the two hands to form a tripod stance. Then, extend the left leg straight so that the foot is level with the head. Straighten and support the waist, back, thighs, and knees simultaneously. Perform three breaths, allowing the Qi to rush directly from the heel to the Niwan Palace (top of the head) and then descend back to the heel. After completing three cycles of Qi movement, proceed smoothly to the next posture.
[Image: Left Tripod Foot Stretching Body Posture Diagram]
5. Right Tripod Foot Stretching Body Posture (You Dingzu Shushen Shi). In this posture, switch the left foot with the right foot, and the right foot with the left foot. The remaining methods are the same as before.
[Image: Right Tripod Foot Stretching Body Posture Diagram]
6. Casting to Ground Returning to Origin Posture (Tou Di Huanyuan Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, return the four limbs to their original casting-to-ground state. The body posture and breathing are exactly the same as the "Four Limbs Casting to Ground" method.
[Image: Casting to Ground Returning to Origin Posture Diagram]
Chapter 8: Explanation of the Turning Over Posture Diagrams
1. Mid-Air Lotus Sitting Posture (Kongzhong Diesuo Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, insert the rear two feet forward between the two hands. Move the hands backward to the sides of the buttocks. Hang the ten toes of both feet diagonally on the ground, spread the hips apart so that the heels of both feet touch each other. Keep the head upright and the body vertical, gaze horizontally, concentrate the will and spirit, perform three breaths, and proceed smoothly to the next posture.
[Image: Mid-Air Lotus Sitting Posture Diagram]
2. Turning Over Squatting Posture (Fanshen Dunju Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, spread the hands and feet apart, with all finger and toe tips touching the ground. Turn over and push up with maximum effort until the knees are level with the face, resembling the previous inverted squatting shape. Perform three breaths, guide the Qi to move in reverse, and proceed smoothly to the next posture.
[Image: Turning Over Squatting Posture Diagram]
3. Left Touching-Foot Tripod Standing Posture (Zuo Dijiao Dingli Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, move the right foot to the center, keep the toes touching the ground, and join the two hands to form a tripod shape. Extend the left foot fully forward to touch the ground. Focus the eyes on the dorsum of the foot. Perform three breaths, then transition to the next posture.
[Image: Left Touching-Foot Tripod Standing Posture Diagram]
4. Right Touching-Foot Tripod Standing Posture (You Dijiao Dingli Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, swap the positions of the left and right feet. The number of breaths and all other methods are exactly the same as before.
[Image: Right Touching-Foot Tripod Standing Posture Diagram]
5. Turning Over Returning to Origin Posture (Fanshen Huanyuan Shi). This posture is identical to the "Turning Over Squatting" method.
[Image: Turning Over Returning to Origin Posture Diagram]
6. Palms Joined at Chest Level Posture (Hezhang Pingxiong Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, retract the feet, lift them off the ground, bend the legs while keeping the body straight, join the palms at chest level, gaze horizontally, perform three breaths, and proceed smoothly to the next posture.
[Image: Palms Joined at Chest Level Posture Diagram]
7. Horseback Bowing Upward Posture (Mashang Dagong Xiangshang Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, keep the toes touching the ground, push the joined palms straight upward, assuming a posture similar to bowing while on horseback. The Qi follows accordingly. Proceed quickly to the next posture.
[Image: Horseback Bowing Upward Posture Diagram]
8. Horseback Bowing Downward Posture (Mashang Dagong Xiangxia Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, keep the toe tips touching the ground, gaze horizontally, push the joined palms straight downward. The Qi follows accordingly. Proceed smoothly to the next posture.
[Image: Horseback Bowing Downward Posture Diagram]
9. Three Arisings and Three Falls Posture (Sanqi Sandie Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, rise on tiptoes to stand, join the palms as in the "Offering Pillars" starting posture from the Frontal Body diagram. Perform one breath, straighten the spine and bend the knees, lowering the joined palms. The arms move between the elbows and the knees. Rise again with joined palms as before. Repeat this rising and falling three times. Perform one breath for each rise and fall. Each time the joined palms are retracted, it constitutes one set of practice. Upon the third retraction, place the palms flat at chest level. Perform one more fall and rise, then proceed smoothly to the next posture.
[Image: Three Arisings and Three Falls Posture Diagram]
10. Rising Three Pushes Posture (Qili San Tui Shi). In this posture, following the previous one, keep the toe tips touching the ground, stand upright with the body straight, join the palms at chest level. Perform one breath, slowly push the joined palms forward. Perform another breath. Complete three pushes. Assume the "Offering Pillars" starting posture from the Frontal Body diagram. Perform one breath, let the heels touch the ground, and proceed to the next posture.
[Image: Rising Three Pushes Posture Diagram]
11. Face Up to the Sky Posture (Yangmian Chaotian Shi). This posture is identical to the "Face Up to the Sky" method in the previous diagram.
[Image: Face Up to the Sky Posture Diagram]
12. Offering Pillars Returning to Origin Posture (Xianchu Huanyuan Shi). This posture is identical to the "Offering Pillars Returning to Origin" method in the previous diagram.
[Image: Offering Pillars Returning to Origin Posture Diagram]
13. Arching Standing Returning to Position Posture (Gongli Guiwei Shi). This posture is identical to the "Arching Standing Returning to Position" method in the previous diagram.
[Image: Arching Standing Returning to Position Posture Diagram]