In the Laban system, we consider that the normal carriage is relaxed with an elbow and wrist. It is neither bent nor stretched and can best be observed when the arm is down at the side of the body while the performer is standing. The direction in which the palm faces is important because it influences the expressive character of the gesture. the direction in which the palm ordinarily faces and the method of writing specific indications for palm facing are given on pages 129 and 130.