Tuesday Practice

 

Shot with my Canon camera

Shot with my IPhone

The Details:

It's 59 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:07. The low tide was at 5:54. There was a very stiff breeze coming out of the N. Very few folks on the beach. I dressed for it and had my hoodie on and gloves too!

Note: I say Matt and Lisa to talk to briefly. I also saw Doris and Janice; I was coming on the beach just as they were leaving.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ adjusting for my right knee. I tuned into correctly stretching my fascia.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I tuned into Song and having the proper stretch to activate my fascia.

Next I did a full session of Standing Post Training and Healing Qigong. 

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang Changes 5-8 (both sides) reciting the names of the postures where I could. I adjusted the low single leg squatting Stances to accommodate my right knee.

Next I did two rounds of Anyo Pito focused on the correct sequence in the correct direction. I did the second round because I ended up facing the wrong direction at the end of the first round. I flushed out the error at the end of the second round and ended facing the correct direction.

Next I did two rounds of Sunsu Kata. I did two round for the same reasons that I did two rounds of Anyo Pito.

I returned to the house to make breakfast and journal today's practice. 

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Monday Pratice

 

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:06. The low tide was at 5:54. It's trash and recycling day. We are getting all the trash and recycling together to put on the curb. It's misting with a stiff breeze coming out of the N N/E

Note: I spoke with Matt and Lisa and waved at a few other folks. The beach was almost empty of tourists.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ with just a few modifications to take care of my right knee. I was focused  on consistency and health.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on Balance and Breathing through my nose.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) adjusting for my right knee.

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim tuned into applications and basics.

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata tuned into mobility and agility.

I'm trying to get back to the rotation of Forms that I've been using. It's been challenging! Oy!!

I returned to the house to get the trash to the curb, make and eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

Sunday Practice

 

Shot with my IPhone

The Details:

It's 66 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:05. The low tide was at 4:59. I'm driving up to MooseHaven to visit my Mom this morning. It was rainy most of the way up and harder on the way south. The last 40 miles it was torrential. I95 is such a treat! Ugh!

A little change of scenery for Mom.

Note: I talked to Matt and Lisa this morning. They invited me to go to church with them. I declined! 

The Practice:

I did a short one today starting with a brief Warm Up using the first few of The 10

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on Balance and Breathing through my nose.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim focused on applications, correct sequence and adding more pop, speed and flow to my techniques.

I cut it short to return to the house, eat breakfast and prepare to drive north to MooseHaven.

It's late afternoon and it's still raining, overcast and gloomy. I'm just now taking a few minutes to journal today's practices. 

Saturday Practice

 

Shot with my IPhone

The Details:

It's 69 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:05. The high tide was at 9:33 (3.4'). We're decorating the Christmas Tree later today. I've got a 10 am video meeting with Jeff this morning.

Note: I saw Matt and Lisa and Rocco, Mancy and Valerie to speak with and Doris and Janice on the way back.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+. I left out Ba Shi because my right knee has been bugging me. I was focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (right side) tuned into Relaxed Balance, Breathing through the nose and rubbing the neck against the collar.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on rotating my spine.

I felt too distracted by the passersby, no-see-ums and soft sand to continue. I returned to the house to eat breakfast, prepare to meet with Jeff and journal today's practices.

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The entire sky was cloudy. Right at sunrise you could see the sun for a short time before it went behind the clouds. It's supposed to rain today and tomorrow too.

It was warm with very little breeze. The no-see-ums were out in force. The tide was coming in, so there was very little beach to practice on. I had to practice in the soft (very unstable) sand again. Ugh! The soft sand makes balancing very challenging.

"Perseverance can sometimes equal genius

 in its results"

Friday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:04. The high tide was at 8:40 (3.4'). Last night was the last full moon of the year. The building inspector is scheduled to come and inspect the new windows this morning. 

Note: I saw Elizabeth to talk to and several folks waved or said good morning. 

The Practice:

The tide was coming up so there was very little beach left to practice on. I ended up in soft sand with walkers and joggers coming close. I felt distracted and unmotivated so I ended up doing a shorter session.

I started with the first half of The 10+ (up to #6) focused on stretching my fascia and strengthening my legs.

Next I did a Round (left side) 

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

Next I did the beginning of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Change #5 (Phoenix Palm). I did the introduction and #5 on the left side, I got confused on the right side and distracted by the passersby so I packed up and returned to the house. I may try to go out to the backyard and resume my practices. Maybe I just need the day off of that. I might be a little too overloaded? 

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Thursday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 55 at the house. I've got windows open to let the cool fresh air in. The sunrise was at 7:03. The high tide was at 7:46 (3.4'). There was only soft sand to practice on. It made the practice very challenging especially the single leg balancing! Oy!!

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ on the soft sand. I found it especially challenging. 

Soft sand practice spot at high tide.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on Relaxed Balance, stretching fascia from top to bottom and breathing in and out through the nose, feeling my back expand and contract. I attempt to breath into my thoracic back area as soon as I mobilize the diaphram to breath in. I've been experimenting with that modality while I Qigong Walk with good results.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) using Mud-Wading Stepping in the soft sand. I found it helpful to land my feet flat on the sand as opposed to 'rolling my feet' as in Lion Walking.

Baguazhang practice in the soft sand around a parking pole at high tide.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa amping up the power and speed of my techniques. I also focused on applications.

Next I did a round of Wansu Kata adding more power.

I returned to the house to make and eat breakfast, work on photos, chat about Christmas this year and journal this mornings practices.

"We become what we think about"

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It's a full moon tonight!

I QW north and did my regular practice at the 1/2 way point along with a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) I started using Mud-Wading Step for the first part and then switched to Lion Walking when I started to do the Changes. 

I did a regular session on the Walk Over at 21st Ave.

Wednesday Practice

 

Shot with my Canon camera on a tripod. It's a CR2 shot that I developed in Photoshop CS6.

The Details:

It's 65 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:03. The high tide was at 6:52. It's day #3 in the rotation. 

The Practice:

It was totally cloudy with the smallest breeze coming from the north, just enough to keep the bugs away.

The tide was high so there was only soft sand to practice on. I didn't see anyone to talk too.

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on facial stretching and strengthening my legs. I was feeling a bit of discomfort in my right knee so I adjusted some of the exercises accordingly.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on Relaxed Balance and Feeling facial stretch, consciously avoiding contracting the large muscle groups and immediately releasing any muscle that is contracted after it's use. As in weight transferring from right to left and visa versa.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 focused on using the correct sequence and technique. 

Next I did two rounds of Anyo Tatlo. I ended in the wrong direction the first round so I did a second round to flush it out.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata adding more pop and focus to all my techniques.

Next I did a round of Taiji Dao using my wooden Bokken I focused on the tip of the sword.

Next I did a round of Pa Kua Knife focused on using the correct sequence in the correct direction. I did fine until the very end and then I had a glitch. Oy Vey!!

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"The person who says it cannot be done 

should not interrupt the person who is doing it."

Tuesday Practice

 

Shot with my IPhone

A CR2 photo shot with my Canon camera on a tripod.

The Details:

It's 62 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:02. The high tide was at 6:08. This is day #2 in the rotation. Thanksgiving messed with my rotation, but I'm determined to get back on track! Today may be the day?!?

Note: I saw Matt and Lisa to talk to. Lisa named my morning practices a 'tradition' I had been calling it a 'habit' or 'addiction'. I like the word tradition better. I'll be using that from now on......Thanks Lisa!

The Practice:

I got to the beach before sunrise and started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and health.

Next I did a Round (right side) tuned into the feeling and observing the principles while I did the round. 

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on speed, flow and adding more focus (pop) to my techniques.

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata tuned into the changes that I've made as well as Relaxed Balance (challenging) during the Kick sequences.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) I tuned into balance during the Kick Ups and getting lower during the Tiger Crouches.

Next I did a round of Taiji Jian using a wooden Bokken reciting the names of the postures throughout. I got a little consused aftern The Wind Rolls Up The Lotus Leaf and ended up facing the wrong direction at the end. I've been thinking a lot about the book " Dark and Mysterious Places"

I returned to the house to make breakfast and journal today's practices.

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"Trust the timing of your life"

Late afternoon:

I QW north and did a mobility stretching session as well as a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides). I did Bagua at the 1/2 point of my QW. I think it works better. 

Next I did a regular functional exercise session on the walk over at 21st Ave.

Qigong Walking:

- Loose, Supple and Relaxed 

 - Relax Releases and Connect; 

                                  Internally and Externally

- Roll The Feet

- Soften The Knees

- Release the Lower Back;

                                    By Aligning The Head And Shoulders

*Rub The Neck Against The Collar 

*Feel The Opposite Rotations Of The Hips And Shoulders

*The Palms Face In, With The Tigers Mouth Facing Forward

 *The Arms are like silk scarves; 

                                           They Swing Forward And Backward Due To The Movement (rotation) Of The Rib Cage And Shoulders;

                                         They do not move independently of the torso, or move from side to side

Monday Practice, December 1st- Day 8,920

 

Shot with my IPhone

Shot with my Cannon camera on manual and processed in Photoshop CS6

The Details:

It's 61 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:01. The high tide was at 5:15. Day # 8, 920! These last 1,000 days have seemed incredibly long, very slow to come. Like watching water boil? There was a steady breeze coming in from the N N/E. I brought my Cannon down for the first time today and was concerned with the breeze when I had it on the tripod. I have had the tripod and camera fall over in a steady breeze.

Note: I said hi to Matt and Lisa and waved when they came back north. I also wave to Doris and Janice and a few other tourists as they passed by.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on getting a facial stretch from the base of my skull to my tail bone and from my tail bone to the sole's of my feet. Whole body with just the right amount of facial stretch (careful not to contract muscles to get it happening. 

Whole Body in a state of Song!

"Hang the muscles, 

Open the joints"

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on feeling the facial stretching that I was tuned into in my Warm Ups. I also paid attention to Relaxed Balance.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on adding more power and pop to my basic punches and kicks. I added a little leap to the progressive steps portion of the form.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata tuned into adding power and speed.

I returned to the house to eat breakfast, process photos and journal today's practices

I'm hoping I can do a round of the Weapons Forms in the backyard. It's just too much to bring weapons to the beach for sunrise along with tripod and camera. I need to figure out a different timing on doing them. 

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I took a Qigong Walk north (I'm addicted) adding another Walk Over past The Pelican Condos. This is the beginning of week #5. I plan on adding one walk every Monday. I did mobility stretches and The Dragons Back. When I got back to 21st Ave I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms (both sides) Changes 1-4 focused on the quality of my postures, Relaxed Balance and mobility and agility. I did a session on the Walk Over before returning home to start on supper. We're making burritos tonight. Yum!

Sunday Practice

 

Shot the two images above with my IPhone

Shot with my Sony camera

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:00. The high tide was at 4:20 (2.3'). Nothing is scheduled today. 

The Friendsgiving didn't happen yesterday but we did our own Thanksgiving (very tasty) for supper. Ginnie's making turkey/rice soup later today. Yum!

Note: Matt and Lisa stopped to chat a little. I saw Doris and Janice to wave to. A few folks waved or said good morning. There were a few folks that chose to ignore me, that's always the case.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on Relaxed Balance, using waist as the controlling access of the entire body, breathing and coordination.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides) I used Mud-Wading Stepping throughout the set. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo tuned into using more speed and focus on all my techniques.

Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata focused on the quality of my dynamic tension and connecting my breathing with my techniques.

I returned to the house to eat breakfast, relieve my self (I really had to go) and journal today's practices.

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I did my usual (I'm addicted) Qigong Walk north in the late afternoon. I did mobility exercises and the Dragons Back then a full round of Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides) using Mud-Wadding Step throughout, then a full session on the Walk Over before returning to the house.

Saturday Practice

 

Shot with my IPhone

Shot with my Sony camera

The Details:

It's 63 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:59. The low tide was at 9:33. It was very windy on the beach it was coming directly out of the east. 

We have all the window treatments back up. 

We have a 'Friendsgiving' later today at Nancy and Rocco's.

Note: I ran into Josh on the Walk Over. He was with his two exuberant labordoddles. He introduced himself and to me he is the new owner of Coastal Condos at the end of 22 nd Ave.

Then Matt and Lisa stopped to chat briefly.

Then Wes stopped (in his golf cart) to chat after I finished my Round. We talked extensively about breathing and mindset. He scours the internet for information. 

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on relaxed balance and breathing.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides). I did two rounds of Phoenix Palm (#5) to flush out the correct techniques.

Next I did two rounds of Anyo Pito. I did two rounds to flush out the error on the first round. I remained focused on correct sequence.

Next I did a round of Kusanku focused on mobility, agility and leg strength and stretch. I just realized that Sunsu was the Kata I should have done to be in the correct rotation.

I did a late afternoon Qigong Walk north and did mobility stretches, Dragon's Back and a full round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms (alternating sides) focused on proper sequence. I did a mobility and strength session on the Walk Over.

Friday Practice

 

Shot with my IPhone

Shot with my Sony camera. Processed in Photoshop CS6

The Details:

It's 45 at the house. Brrr! The sunrise was at 6:59. The low tide was at 8:28 (0.5')

Note: Matt and Lisa (from Eastern Washington State) stopped to chat. I saw Wes in his golf cart to wave to.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on stretching my fascia and strengthening my legs.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on Relaxed Balance, Song, moving from the waist and applications

Next I did Standing PT and Healing Qigong

Next I did a round of  Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) reciting the names of the postures throughout the Set.

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim using more focus and speed and the beginning and I focused on application towards the end.

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on agility and leg strength. This Kata is challenging as one ages.

Next I did another round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on using the best quality postures I was able to do.

I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

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In the late afternoon (5 ish) I Qigong Walked north and did my usual practices. I did a full round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms (alternating sides) on the beach at 21 st Ave., then my usual practices on the Walk Over before returning to the house. The light from the sunset was fabulous on the horizon. It was cold with a very stiff wind coming from the north.

Thursday 'Thanksgiving' Practice

 

Shot with my Sony camera

Shot with my IPhone

The Details:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:58. The low tide was at 7:26 ( 0.5'). We have reservations at 2:45 at River Park Terrace with Bill and Nevin. They are going to pick us up at 2:30.

Note: First I talked to Matt and Lisa who were walking north on the beach, then John The surfer/nurse stopped to talk and then as I was walking back to the house Wes stopped (he was in an electric golf cart) to chat. I also saw Doris and Janice. It was a very social morning.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency, stretching my fascia and leg strength.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on balance, breathing through the nose and leg strength. I remained in a state of Song throughout the form.

Next I did Standing PT and Healing Qigong. 

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on using good posture and stimulating my waist meridian.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo using more focus and speed on my punches and kicks.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on mobility and agility.

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Wednesday Pratice

 

The Details:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:57. The low tide was at 6:27 (0.05'). 

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency. I took extra care of my right knee; it was acting up 

Next I did a Round (left side) realizing I did the right side two days in a row, now I'm back on track.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4. I used Mud-Wading Step (good session) for the first six circles and then Lion Stepping for the Lion, Snake, Bear and Dragon Palms.

Next I did Anyo Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo and Apat to get back on The Rotation. Because of the new windows and doors I've been skipping the Anyo's for the past 4 day's. Now I'm back on track. Yay!

Next I did Seisan, Niahanchi, Seiunchin and Wansu Kata to get back on the correct rotation.

Late in the afternoon I QW north and did a session of mobility exercises and The Dragons Back when I got back to 21st Ave I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (alternating sides) being extra careful of my right knee. I did a session of mobility and strengthening exercises before returning to the house to prepare supper.

I need to do Taiji Jian & Staff as well as Monkey Staff and Lo Family Staff to get my weapons forms back on the correct rotation. I guess I'll have to do those weapons forms tomorrow?

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