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35 Hanpo hiraite sayū shōtei undō

Name

Romaji:
Hanpo hiraite sayū shōtei undō

Japanese:
左右腰ひねり運動

English:
Diagonal rotational movement left and right


Romaji instructions

Hai, hanpo hiraite.
(Open to a wide stance.)

Karada o hinette.
(Rotate the body.)

Sayū ni ugokashite.
(Move left and right.)

Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju.


Count

Ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, ju


Description

From a wide stance, a diagonal rotational movement is performed:

  • torso bends and rotates
  • one hand reaches toward the opposite foot
  • the other arm extends upward

The movement alternates side to side.


Purpose

  • improve spinal rotation
  • combine lateral and forward movement
  • stretch posterior chain
  • activate shoulders
  • improve coordination

Key technical points

  • initiate from hips
  • maintain fluid movement
  • extend opposite arm
  • controlled return

Safety

  • avoid uncontrolled bending
  • keep stable base
  • adjust range

Comment

Integrates rotation with diagonal movement patterns.