1. Head Upright so Spirit can reach the Crown
emptying the thoughts & raising the head
empty, lively, pushing up & energetic
2. Sink the Chest & draw up the Back
hollowing the chest to raise the back
hold in the chest & pull up the back
depress the chest & raise the upper back
4. Distinguish between Empty & Full
distinguish between substantial & insubstantial
separate empty & full
5. Sink the Shoulders & drop the Elbows
sinking the shoulder & weighting down the elbow
6. Use the Mind & not Force
using intention & not physical strength
use your will & not your force
7. Coordinate the Upper & Lower Body
synchronize upper & lower body
8. Harmonize the Internal & External
coordination of the internal & external
match up inner & outer
10. Stillness within Motion
move with tranquility
seek quiescence within movement