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Hold The Ball
This is a transitional move, and not one of the pure postures.
Nevertheless, it is a very important posture for grace, balance, and integration of all of the moves.

Note: Whatever side you are facing, that leg is the standing leg, the forward leg, and that hand is on top.

  1. As weight shifts to forward leg, same arm is forming semicircle to form upper half of ball.
  2. Lower arm and leg move in together, finishing at the same time.
  3. Cat Stance
    1. Weight is in forward leg
    2. Opposite leg - resting on ball of foot
      Foot next to instep of standing leg
  4. Upper Hand - at throat height - facing down
  5. Lower Hand - at groin height - facing up
  6. Elbows relaxed
Turn Around - A Transitioning Move

Transition - Turn Around

This is a transitional move, and not one of the pure postures.
To turn around after Grasp Bird's Tail Left:

  1. Shift weight to right leg
  2. As weight is shifting, leave arms extended, allowing palms to face downward
  3. Lift left toes
  4. Body begins to turn to 3:00
  5. Continue turning - left toes come down at 4:00 -
    body is now at approximately 5:00 - facing behind you - feet are almost "pidgeon-toed"
  6. Shift weight to left leg
  7. As weight is shifting, right arm relaxes, right heel lifts to allow the body & foot to turn further
  8. Finish in Cat Stance on left side
You are now ready to do Grasp Bird's Tail on the right side

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