The Details:
It's 54 at the house. It's forecast to be rainy again today. We need the rain but after several days in a row I find myself longing for sunshine.
The Practice:
I drove into The Studio to teach the 8 am Taiji and Qigong class. I had three students show up for class; Ruby (new students), Nancy and Read. I received a heads up from Jack, Phil and Janee.
I started talking about Lymph and Fascia and explained how The 10 exercises (I did 1-6 with the group) can first develop awareness and eventually skill.
Next I presented the details regarding basic Taiji Stepping and did several rows of stance work focused on relaxed balance and neutral postures.
Next I presented the preparation and introduction to the Taiji form in detail. We did several repetitions for Ruby's benefit, the details on internal practice was intended for Nancy and Read.
Next we did a group Round (right side) I recited the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on moving by release as opposed contraction.
We ended with Healing Qigong.