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Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300330001-8 4 LN734-85 QL HEALTH THROUGH JINGCONG BY: Lyu Ji-Tang Chapter 13: Basic Requirements for Posture Form is the foundation of life. Herein lies the spirit and relies the thoughts. If the form is not proper, the spirit will not be unhindered, ifthe spirit is hindered, the thoughts will not be peaceful. Therefore, to study this art, one must maintain a proper body posture. Only with the correct posture might one learn the three levels and nine steps. Most important in the body posture is the four principles ~ head erect, body straight, feet level, and the shoulders rounded (this includes the 24 musts). When combined with the five alignments, three bows, and one round, the body will form a complete unit. ’ 1. Head Erect (Head) The head is the home of the brain. The mouth, eyes, ears, nose and tongue also reside here. These are the extremities of thé five internal organs. Therefore, the head commands the entire body. It is the most. important part of the human body. If the head is not erect, the body will not be straight. It will affect the coordination and balance of the entire mechanism function. Therefore, adjustment of posture must begin with the head. 1. The Crown of the Head Must be Light. "The crown of the head must soar aloft, the mind must hang in empty space." Energy is the manifestation of the spirit. There must not be any energy at the top of the head. If there is energy, then the blood will rush upwards. Just remember that the crown of the head must be kept litht. The spirit will naturally rise, but the vitality will pass through the crown, and the excess spirit will sink down. This will cause a natural flow of blood and spirit through the body, and there will be a feeling of spiritual fulfillment and a bodily feeling of lightness and comfort. 2. The Neck Straight and Relaxed. The neck is the connection between the head and the body. It is the pathway for the upward and downward movement of the blood vessels and nerves. If the neck is not straight, there will be obstructions to the movement of blood and energy. This will affect the normal activities of the entire body mechanisms. Therefore, to maintain a free-flowing movement upwards and downwards, the neck must be straight. However, it must be kept straight and relaxed. If force is used, the neck will be stiff. -58- Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300330001-8