17. Push Down and Stand on One Leg (Right Style)

1. Begin in last position of form 16.
2. Inhaling, turn left. Raise left arm up and move right hand across body, in front of face.
3. Turn and lean left. Form hook with left hand. Continue moving right hand. Lift right leg.
4. Look right and continue raising right knee until thigh is parallel to ground.
5. Exhaling, lower right leg so feet are together. Drop right hand to navel, palm down.
6. Crouch down over left leg and extend right leg. Keep head facing right.
7. Inhaling, point toes of right foot forward. Turn right hand so palm faces left.
8. Bend right leg and rise. Shift weight forward and move right arm to chest height.
9. Turn left toe in. Unhook left hand and move it forward.
10. Exhaling, raise left foot. Drop right hand and raise left hand.
11. Keep raising left leg until thigh is parallel to ground. Keep left hand at shoulder height.