8. Grasp the Bird’s Tail (Right Style)

1. Begin in last position of form 7.
2. Shift weight backward and lift left toes. Pivot right, both feet planted firmly on the ground. Shift weight back, lift left toes, and turn right.
3. Inhaling, lower left foot and maintain hands at chest level, palms down.
4. Shift back and toward left. Drop right arm. Move left hand across body at throat level.
5. Bring right foot to lean against left. Move into “ball holding” position.
6. Kick right foot out, heel on the floor. Move left hand right and right hand left.
7. Inhaling, shift weight onto right foot. Move both arms outward in opposite directions.
8. Pivot right. Move both arms up and forward, left palm up and right palm down.
9. Shift weight left and face forward. Move hands down and across body, turning palms.
10. Pivot right and place left fingers over and against right wrist.
11. Exhaling, shift forward over right leg. Push hands out at shoulder level.
12. Shift weight left, bringing arms in toward waist. Raise right toes off ground.
13. Exhaling, raise hands to shoulder height. Shift weight forward onto right leg. Use body to push hands forward, palms out.