The Chest Cross is another principle that is unique to Yang-22.

This principle calls for you to imagine that there is a cross on your chest. This Chest Cross is a tool that you use to mentally adjust your balance.

The Chest Cross is used at the conclusion of each technique. When you complete a technique you physically stop all movements. After the cessation of outer movements, you mentally use the Chest Cross to fine tune your balance.

You do this fine tuning by imagining that there is a wall in front of you. On this wall there is a corresponding cross. Your Chest Cross then “talks” to this Wall Cross.

You first imagine the horizontal line of the Wall Cross as expanding sideways both ways. As the Wall Cross does this, your Chest Cross follows suit to do the same. Likewise, for the vertical line of the Wall Cross.

As you imagine your Chest Cross mirroring the action of the Wall Cross, you will feel your body’s balance adjusting on the inside. At the conclusion of both crosses talking, you should feel balanced.

For example, if you do the technique of White Crane Spreads Wings without the Chest Cross you will find that your body typically leans on the right side. The use of the Chest Cross will allow you to rebalance your body to eliminate this lean.