Turning Pelvis, Lower Ribcage, Shoulder Girdle

In taiji and liuhebafa, rotation is evident in many of the movements. This is especially true in liuhebafa which really highlights rotation and it features rotation in three main centers in the body; the pelvis, lower ribcage and shoulder girdle.

There are many martial applications with this type of rotation, but the health benefits are evident. Included are:

Mobilization of the the innominate bones (the main pelvic bones on the right and left) leading to better function of the sacroiliac joint and lumbar spine,
Mobilization of the low ribcage which engages the abdominals, improves health of the respiratory diaphragm and massages the internal organs like the liver, stomach and spleen.
Mobilization of the shoulder girdle leading to better shoulder health, a strong and stabile shoulder girdle and better health of the thoracic and cervical spine.

Check out the tutorial to start learning and practicing the basics and click here for in-person classes in Temple Terrace or my zoom classes online.