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not to be changed. Repeat the movements many times in this way.
th move- 4. Respiration with the Bracing Palms
:laxation, The preparatory posture: Separate the feet with a shoulder width apart, lift
mess and both hands horizontally at both sides and bend the wrist upward with the palms
ming the facing out. The fingers should be bent with strength toward the head to form a
h tightly, posture as though were bracing something against the air by both palms. (Fig. 42)
date with Exercise method: The method of respiration is the same as above. During
~g of the exhalation, brace both palms to the sides with internal strength as though pushing
he whole objects away. Cause the muscles of the whole body to be in a tensive state gradually
along with the pushing movements. The "strength" of the pushing should become
ps which stronger as the imagined objects are pushed farther and farther. Repeat several
exercised times in this way. (Fig. 42)
iccording 5. Respiration with Hands Joining and Separating
practice. 1 The preparatory posture: Separate the feet with a shoulder width apart. Join
the palms of the hands in front of the chest with the thumbs touching the chest.
rt, clench (Fig. 43-1)
bhing the Exercise method: During inhalation, keep both elbows at the same level,

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