3. Negation.  Draw a horizontal line in the air, the movement finishing in an outward direction.

4. Self-control.  Arm hanging at the side, hand in the concentro-normal condition, denoting authority, power over one’s self.

5. Authority.  Extend the arm and raise it in front a little higher than the level of the shoulder; then raise the hand, which should be in the concentro-normal state, from the wrist and let it fall again with decision.

6. Menace.  The arm is kept in the same position, the fist clenched (hand concentro-concentric).

7. Execration.  Arm extended from the previous position sideward; hand excentro-concentric, palm toward the back; head turned in opposite direction,

8. Horror.  Arm outstretched in front; hand excentric, palm outward; head thrown back.

9. Desire.  Arm in same position; hand assumes the normal condition and turns its palm upward; head still thrown back.

These movements should blend one into the other, and should be executed without any affectation.  The law of opposition should be observed here; for example:  In the ascending movement of the arm the hand falls from the wrist; when the arm descends, the hand points upward.

Lesson VI.

Basic Attitudes.

1. Weakness.  Feet close together, weight of body on both.  This attitude is that of childhood and old age.

2. Perfect calm and repose. Rest weight on one foot (settling at the hip), bend the knee of the other leg and advance the foot.

3. Vehemence.  Move the body forward so that the weight rests on the foot that is in front; the heel of the foot that is behind is thus raised.

4. Prostration.  Throw one foot far behind the other, with the knee bent and the weight of the body upon it.  This attitude, when properly taken, leads to the kneeling position.

5. Transitive position. In walking, stop midway between two steps and you have the 5th attitude or transitive position.  It is the one that leads to all kinds of walks, and especially to the reverential or oblique walk.

6.  Reverential walk.  Let the foot which is behind take a step forward in this manner:  With the toe describe on the ground a semi-circle that bends inward toward you; this will cause the heel to pass over the instep of the other foot.  The other foot now takes a straight step forward, and you pause in a respectful attitude before the personage of importance whom you wish to salute.  Several steps may be taken in succession before the final pause.  The ceremonious step is always taken with the foot you begin with (the one toward the person you salute); the other foot always takes natural steps.  This walk is only meant for men, and only on grand occasions.

7. Intoxication, vertigo.  The feet are planted on the ground and apart.  This attitude expresses familiarity.