5. Turn the Body and Sweep a Lotus Leg— 轉身擺蓮腿 (Zhuǎnshēn Bǎi Lián Tuǐ), Yang-style Taiji 40 form

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Forms in the video: 1 and 2: Palm Piercing Through the Forest穿林掌 (Chuān Lín Zhǎng), from the Shaolin Shun Shi Pai (少林順式派), Natural Style School

3. Baguazhang Circle Walking 八卦掌转掌(Bāguàzhǎng Zhuán Zhǎng)
4. Circle walking with Spirit Dragon Transforms Qi 神龍化氣(Shén Lóng Hùa Qì ) from Baguazhang

4. Keep calm and collected: Channel the Snake’s elegance and grace by remaining cool-headed and composed, especially when external voices attempt to disrupt your resolve.

5. Use the quiet strength of restraint: Step away from dragon-like theatrics and pursue your ambitions quietly and elegantly.

3. Sense into your skin and your lived environment: Embody the snake’s sophisticated skin sensors. Tune into touch, vibration, pressure, heat, chemicals, light, and position – and observe your environment. This practice deepens your connection to both yourself and the world around you.

2. Shed old patterns: Like the Snake, let go of what holds you back to create space for growth.

This discussion covers the revolutionary perspective on leadership offered by Daoist principles, practical ways to find steadiness and calm in your busy life, and explores a different way of relating to nature and change that moves beyond control and separation.