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
Cloud Hands
after the the first Single Whip
Drop your left hand
Cup
Pivot your left foot
Parameter one, Cloud Hands
Open
Cup or Middle
Two, Flip Meet, Close
Middle or Cup
One, Flip Meet, Close
Cup or Middle
Two, Flip Meet, Close
Middle or Cup
One, Flip Meet, Close
T-Step
Hook the Back Hand
Step Out away from the back foot
Left hand closer to your face
Step out away from the back foot
Left palm faces out as your heel steps out
Push out (Toes, Knee, Hand all in the same line)
Second Single Whip
Back foot at a 45 degree angle
Front foor at a 90 degree angle
Drop your left hand
Cup
Pivot your left foot
Parameter one, Cloud Hands
Open
Cup or Middle
Two, Flip Meet, Close
Middle or Cup
One, Flip Meet, Close
Cup or Middle
Two, Flip Meet, Close
Middle or Cup
One, Flip Meet, Close
T-Step
Hook the Back Hand
Step Out away from the back foot
Left hand closer to your face
Step out away from the back foot
Left palm faces out as your heel steps out
Push out (Toes, Knee, Hand all in the same line)
Second Single Whip
Back foot at a 45 degree angle
Front foor at a 90 degree angle