Double Palm Change of Sun Style Baguazhang
How to Perform Sun Style Double Palm Change
Si Xiang is the transformation (or doubling) of Yin and Yang into Old Yin, Young Yin, Young Yang, and Old Yang. Sun Lu Tang associated Si Xiang with the Double Palm Change.
From the left Pushing Millstone Palm toe-in with the right foot to begin the change. The torso posture does not change.
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