Dec. 2, 2008
In this posture, particular care should be taken to ensure that the upper body does not lean to the front or back. The back should be kept straight so that a vertical line is formed connecting the Baek-hoe and the Hoe-eum.
From the Il-bon Posture, move your right (or left) foot to the back, maintaining a distance of about one shoulder width between your back and front feet.
Bend your back leg to approximately 90 degrees, with the ball of your back foot resting on the ground and the heel raised.
Block upward with one hand while pressing outward with the palm of your other hand at the height of your Middle Dahn-jon. Bend your elbow slightly at this time.
In this posture, although one knee is bent, the upper body should be held erect, leaning neither to the front nor to the back, so that a line connecting from the Baek-hoe to the Hoe-eum is perpendicular to the ground.
From the Il-chun Posture, bend your right (or left) knee and straighten your other leg.
Block upward with your right (or left) hand and push outward with your other hand, at the middle or lower levels. Your line of sight points toward the extended hand.
Il-ji Posture: One Earth
This is also called a “front stance.” The upper body is kept erect with the center of gravity at the Dahn-jon.
From the Il-chun Posture, turn your upper body to the right (or left). Bend your front knee and straighten your back leg, keeping the bottom of your back foot in contact with the surface of the ground.
Yoga exercises tips by Ilchi Lee.
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