Movement 9 / 13 · 32 counts · 体を斜め下に曲げ、胸を反らす運動
Diagonal Bend & Chest Opening
Sweep low toward one foot, then bloom open wide.
Bend diagonally down toward one foot with both arms, then rise and open your chest wide — alternating sides.
How to do it
- Stand with feet wide, arms overhead.
- Sweep both arms diagonally down toward your left foot, bending at the hips.
- Rise back up and open the arms wide as your chest lifts.
- Repeat toward the right foot, alternating with the counts.
Breathing: Exhale sweeping down, inhale opening up.
What it does
- Combines rotation, hinge, and extension — the routine's most complete single movement.
- Builds coordination as the body crosses its own midline.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back heavily at the bottom — hinge from the hips.
- Skipping the chest opening at the top; the rise is half the movement.
Questions
This one feels complicated — how do I learn it?
Learn it in halves: practice the diagonal sweep alone, then the rise-and-open alone, then join them. The music's phrase gives you a full count of eight per side.
How low should I sweep?
Toward the knee or shin is plenty. The diagonal path matters more than the depth.
Radio Taiso is gentle, but it is still exercise. If you have a medical condition, an injury, or any doubt, check with a health professional before starting.