The Details:
It's 55 at the house. The Kayne from Lynde's Well is here to replace the Artesian Well Pump. Ugh! Get out the checkbook! Kayne just recommended a water softener because the old pump had calcium deposits.
The Practice:
I started in the driveway with a round of Taiji Double Dao (Broadsword) using my wooden Dao. I focused on shoulder and knee health as well as the correct sequence and direction of postures.
Next I did a round of Taiji Jian using the wooden Jian that I got from Scott Rodell. I chose it for the additional weight. I recited the names of the postures throughout the form.
Next I did a full round of The 10+ focused on overall health, balance, breathing and leg strength.
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I tuned into the benefit of 'slow and smooth' and used my breath to enter into a calm state of mind.
Next I did a brief round of SPT
Next I did Healing Qigong
I finished with a round of Yin Fu Baguazhang's Linking Palm Set (changes 4-8) around my Bagua Poles. I focused on consistency and the quality of my postures. I also focused on what was moving and what was still, using my inner palm over the center pole and tuning into the middle finger staying stationary as I walked the circle.
I finished by taking a photo of the daffodils that are doing extremely well this year.