Wednesday Practice

 

Shot with my IPhone after I lowered the brightness (I've been getting a flair) 

Shot with my Sony Mirrorless Camera in 'sunset' mode after developing in Photoshop. I just starting to get my (very complicated) workflow going again. IT like all things, takes practice!

What's the substitute for experience?

Get some!!

The Details:

It's 61 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:51. The high tide was at 7:55 (2.8'). Kieth is coming at 10 this morning to take the plantation shudders down in the guest bedroom in preparation for the window replacement next Monday.

The Practice:

The tide was up so I practiced up close to the sea wall at 22 nd Ave. in the soft sand (more challenging)

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and health. I tried to "not think, just do"!

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics.during Part I. I remained focused on "Rub the Neck on the Collar" and Counterbalancing. The Kicks and Golden Roosters were substantially more challenging in the softer sand.

Next I did a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Lima focused on using the correct arrangement of techniques. I had a bit of confusion right at the beginning, but I flushed it out before proceeding.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata tuned into mobility and agility. This Kata is very challenging in the soft sand and as I age. 

I did Monkey Staff and Lo Family Staff in the backyard yesterday afternoon before my Qigong Beach Walk. Since I've started to take a camera and tripod to the beach to capture the sunrise I haven't been bringing weapons to train with.

I returned to the house to eat breakfast, download the photos from my camera and journal todays practices.

On Line Privates with Sifu

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Late Afternoon Qigong Walk on The Beach

 

I QW north to the first Walk to the first Walk Over after The Pelican. I did a session of mobility stretches as well as The Draons Back. When I got back to 21st Ave I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) as well as mobility and strengthening on the Walk Over before returning to the house to make supper.

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 61 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:51. The high tide was at 7:15 (2.8'). I'm up early, trying to make it down to the beach with a camera and tripod to capture the actual sunrise. It's been challenging! Surprisingly there was plenty of beach to practice on.

The Practice:

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

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on Breathing Through The Nose and

          "Rub the Neck against the Collar" 

Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused on correct sequence and techniques. I had a challenging time with the sequence but I finally flushed it out. I think the folks on the beach distracted me (or that's the excuse I'm going with?)

Next I did a round of Wansu Kata focused on using quality basics throughout. the Kata.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on using lower stances and overall health.

I ended with Healing Qigong and returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

On Line Private Lessons with Sifu Roy

Late Afternoon Qigong Walk on The Beach

 

I QW north just past The Pelican Condos. It's the beginning of week #3 so I've decided to add one Walk Over every Monday. I did mobility stretching at the 1/2 way point. I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang Linking Palms Changes 1-8 alternating sides each and every Change. I stretched and chatted with Eddie on the 21st Ave. Walk Over.

Monday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 63 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:50. The high tide was at 6:34 (2.7') I saw Nevin to talk to. I also saw Doris and her partner, they were walking and didn't stop to talk. 

There were Pelicans fishing in the shallows up and down the coast. Unusual to say the least!

I saw an Osprey flying with a fish in it's talons. Very suspicious indeed.

The Practice:

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

Next I did a Round of Taiji (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on connecting and cultivating Nature's (Atlantic Ocean) Qi throughout.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on health.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo I was a bit distracted and I got a bit confused on the sequence when I got to the throws. I'll take a look at the videos that I've made for that Anyo.

I just went outback and flushed Anyo Tatlo out. I was overthinking it....Which can lead to hesitation...Which can lead to doubting what you're doing. Ugh! This reminds me to Just Do!

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata tuned into the sequence and techniques.

Next I used a short Bo Staff to do a round of Taiji Staff (right side) focused on the leaps and low squatting stances.

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff on the left side tuned into the proper sequences.

I finished with Healing Qigong and QW back to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

On Line Privates with Sifu Roy

Late Afternoon Qigong Walk on The Beach

 

I QW north at dusk. At the 1/2 point I did mobility stretching and a round of The Dragons Back. I did a round of mobility stretches and strengthening exercises on 21st Ave. Walk Over.

Sunday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 58 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:49. The high tide was at 5:51. I'm driving up to Moosehaven to see my Mom later this morning. 

The Practice:

I got down to the beach just after the sunrise. I shot this image with my Iphone, I'm getting a 'flair' shooting into the sun. I'm wishing I had brought my 'real' camera and a tripod. Perhaps tomorrow morning?

I wore a 10 lb weighted vest for my QW to the beach and throughout my practice and then back to the house. It helped to tune into the tensegrity of my body.

I started with a full round of The 10+. I tuned into the weighted vest and the feeling coming from the soles of my feet and my legs in general.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. Once again I tuned into the effect of wearing the weighted vest while doing my 'Round'. In the past I've used wrist weights and ended up (after a year or two) with injured shoulders. I'm hoping the vest is the answer. One of my goals is simply to make my legs stronger and of course to improve the over all effect on my health in general.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides), focused on the effects of wearing the vest.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on the effects of wearing the vest and the quality of my basics.

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata. This is the first time I 'Did' the Kata with more focus, speed, flow and Punch.

Next I used my wooden Bokken to do a round of Taiji Jian focused on the effect of wearing the weighted vest.

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

                                             Mom on Sunday Nov. 16, 2025

Late Afternoon Qigong Walk on The Beach

 

At dusk I QW north on The Beach. At the half way point I did a mobility stretch and The Dragons Back followed by a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Circle Walking (both sides). I did mobility stretching and strengthening on thee 21st Ave Walk Over before returning to the house. 

Saturday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 59 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:48. The high tide was at 5:18.

The Practice:

I got out to the beach a little later this morning. I was over dressed and there were a lot of tourists out walking, jogging and playing in the water.

I started with a full round of the original 10 Exercises focused on health, leg strength and flexibility. 

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on tensegrity (light nible energy at the crown of my head - as if my head was being pulled upward by a single hair.)

Next I did a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang YIn/Yang Cirlce Walking (both sides) focused on the stance work.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa tuned into using the correct sequence with high quality basics.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on Stance work and splitting the line where it's appropriate.

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane (right side) focused on leaving the ground during the leaps.

Next I did Sections 1-3 of Taiji Cane on the left side. I got distracted saying hi to folks on the beach and confused about Section 4. 

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

Private Lessons with Sifu Roy

Late Afternoon Qigong Walk on The Beach

 

I QW south at dusk. I was under dressed, mostly because of the north breeze. I had a light zip up jacket on with the hood up. I was still a little cool.

I did Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms while walking in a straight line.

At the 21st Ave Walk Over I did a brief stretch and strengthening routine and a set of leg swings to the side before returning to the house to prepare supper.

Friday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 55 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:47. The low tide was at 10:25. I've got nothing scheduled today.

The Practice:

"Exercises you do or don't do today, 

will affect your health for years to come"

"When it comes to exercising: 

Just do it"

I shot this image as soon as I arrived at the beach. 

I started with a full round of The 10+ I found it easier to do my entire practice this morning after spending time with Bill and Nevin yesterday. I felt that it's a privilege to get to do them this morning and to not 'overthink' doing the practice.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I tuned into  Tensegrity and had a light and nimble energy at the top of my head. I also remained focused on 'Counter Balancing'.

Next I did a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides) using Mud-Wading Step throughout. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo tuned into the quality of my techniques.

Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata focused on adding strength 360 degrees and connecting my breath to my techniques.

Next I did a round of Modern Arnis Cane Anyo's 1-4 (both sides). I had trouble doing #4 on the left side. So I did #4 twice on the right side. I ended up facing the wrong direction at the end of the second round of #4 on the right side. I just didn't have the juice to flush it out. Maybe later today? or next time....

Private Lessons with Sifu Roy

Late Afternoon Qigong Walk On The Beach

 

I QW north just past The Pelican Condo's and did a round of The Dragons Back and a brief Warm Up. When I got back to the 21st Street I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) 

Next I did a brief strength routine on the Walk Over 

Next I did 20 slow Round House Kicks and returned to the house to prepare supper.