Aloha orange_soda,
Welcome.
You already know part of it (the Breathing of the Universe movement.) Sometimes being aware of the big picture helps:
up,
down,
side,
center,
corner,
down.
Or maybe noticing the symmetry going on can assist in learning the movement. We each tend to have a prefered learning style. Notice how to tend to learn best: visualy, auditorialy, or kinestetically, and approach it from that stand point.
Now smile and be thankful your not having to learn a Tai Ji long form or an intense martial art kata.
As justsassy, I mean justcappy 
reminded you -relax, trust and go with the movement -rather than into your head while doing it.
Your doing well.
Much Love, Shawn
