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Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300330001-8 LN734-85 5. Base of Fingers Sunken The bases of the fingers must not stick up. The joints between the bones of the hand and the fingers must be smooth, so the back of the hand can be stretched and the palm of the hand empty, and the energy may reach the fingertips. 6. Fingertips Touching The fingers must not be straight. They must be naturally separated and Slightly touching. This way the energy will reach the fingers. There will be a feeling of extended strength and a surplus of internal energy. If the energy reaches the fingertips, there will be a dissipation of energy to the outside. 7. The Lion's Mouth Must be Round The space between the thumb and the forefinger is called the lion's mouth. Changes in strength mainly occur in the lion's mouth. If the thumb is in the front, there is little strength. If the forefinger is in front, there is much strength. If the fingers of the lion's mouth are pointed outwards, there will be dissipation of strength to the outside. If they are closed there will be little strength. The two fingers should both form a bow shape. It should be an open circle. The size of the circle of the lion's mouth may be different for different positions . For instance, when one is standing still it should be smaller than when exercising. The lion's mouth must be kept round at all times. The lion's mouth is the key to controlling the amount of strength. 8. Palm Empty If the palm forms a cup, energy will not be dissipated to the outside. There will be no rigidity. If it is cupped, it can manifest its suction. There is an attraction between the palms of the two hands. Strength is accumulated here. If this is coordinated with the soles of the two feet and the center of the crown of the head (the five centers), there will be fulfillment of strength coursing through the whole body. The four principles and 24 musts above seem to be very strict. However, all the requirements are to allow the body posture to attain the pysiological normal state. There is nothing artificial. If the 24 musts are used in all postitions and in daily activities, then at all times and places correct posture will be assumed. There will be a natural feeling of ease and peace, and energy will be efficiently used. 5. Five Alignments Alignment is the relationship between here and there. It is the contact of & point with a circle. The five alignments include the alignment of the nose with the navel, the buttocks with the_fgels, the knees with the feet, the elbow Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300330001-8