Tai Chi is based on correct posture and proper alignment to make the best use of your whole body.
everydaytaichi by lucy has developed "key words" that she uses to call out as the movements are done
Maiden Working her Shuttles
after Golden Cockerel stands on its Left foot
Out with your heel, extend your knee
Out with your hand
Rotate your hips and waist
Out with your foot
Out with your hand
Top hand advances forward, then back towards forehead
(as if to move the shuttle cock on a weaving loom)
Lower hand advances as hips rotates
Sit Back
Out
Hold your ball
Out with your heel
Out with your hand
Shuttle on the Left
Out with your heel, extend your knee
Out with your hand
Rotate your hips and waist
Out with your foot
Out with your hand
Top hand advances forward, then back towards forehead
(as if to move the shuttle cock on a weaving loom)
Lower hand advances as hips rotates
Sit Back
Out
Hold your ball
Out with your heel
Out with your hand
Shuttle on the Left