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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
White Crane Spreads its Wings
After the third time you Part the Horse's Mane:
Half Step Forward by placing your right foot on its toes, without any weight
Hold your Ball with very little weight on your toes.
-Right hand on the bottom
-Left hand on the top
Spin or Rotate your Ball as you gradually SHIFT YOUR WEIGHT to SIT BACK
-Rotate your ball counter clockwise.
Gradually lift up your Bottom Hand or Right Hand.
-Place it slightly above your forehead.
-Baby finger positioned so it can cut through the edge of your opposite shoulder.
-Curve your fingers in a relaxed form.
Place your Top hand, left hand to your sides of your body in a cocked position.
-bend in your elbow
-fingers are curved as if to hold the top of a ball
Weight shifts to the back foot.
-Set at the same time as you complete the movement the following:
1. SIT BACK on your right foot.
2. Cock your left hand.
3. Position your top hand with baby finger slicing your edge of left shoulder.
Half Step Forward by placing your right foot on its toes, without any weight
Hold your Ball with very little weight on your toes.
-Right hand on the bottom
-Left hand on the top
Spin or Rotate your Ball as you gradually SHIFT YOUR WEIGHT to SIT BACK
-Rotate your ball counter clockwise.
Gradually lift up your Bottom Hand or Right Hand.
-Place it slightly above your forehead.
-Baby finger positioned so it can cut through the edge of your opposite shoulder.
-Curve your fingers in a relaxed form.
Place your Top hand, left hand to your sides of your body in a cocked position.
-bend in your elbow
-fingers are curved as if to hold the top of a ball
Weight shifts to the back foot.
-Set at the same time as you complete the movement the following:
1. SIT BACK on your right foot.
2. Cock your left hand.
3. Position your top hand with baby finger slicing your edge of left shoulder.
YouTube Playlist on White Crane Spreads its Wings
Slideshow for White Crane Spreads its Wings
Tai Chi Walk
Commencing Form, Part the Horse's Mane
White Crane Spreads its Wings
Brush Knee
Playing the Lute
Repulsing the Monkey
Grasping the Bird's Tail
Single Whip
Cloud Hands
High Pat on Horse, Kick out Right
Double Punch
Kick out Left
Serpent in Grass, Golden Cockerel
Maiden Works her Shuttles
Needle at the Bottom of the Sea
Flash Arms like a Fan
Turn, Deflect, Parry and Punch
Apparent Closing
Cross Hands
Closing Form
Commencing Form, Part the Horse's Mane
White Crane Spreads its Wings
Brush Knee
Playing the Lute
Repulsing the Monkey
Grasping the Bird's Tail
Single Whip
Cloud Hands
High Pat on Horse, Kick out Right
Double Punch
Kick out Left
Serpent in Grass, Golden Cockerel
Maiden Works her Shuttles
Needle at the Bottom of the Sea
Flash Arms like a Fan
Turn, Deflect, Parry and Punch
Apparent Closing
Cross Hands
Closing Form
