The Details:
It's 46 at the house. It's sunny and forecast to reach the high 70's this afternoon.
The Practice:
I began by reading a poem from Evidence.
After driving into The Studio and unlocking the doors I started with a full round (both sides) of Cheng Style Baguazhang's 8 Animal Form tuned into consistency and overall health.
Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on agility, mobility and consistency.
Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata with Jack. I tuned into the correct sequence and the quality of my basics, stancework and variations at the end.
Nancy came in first, then Jack, Read and Janee.
I started by writing on the board then talking about;
"Hang the muscles, open the joints"
and The "Triangles,"
Especially the triangle that is formed by 'sitting' into the Kua.
Next we did a full round of The 10+ with very little explanation.
Next we did a round of Wuji Hundun Qigong adding the three 'tea cup exercises'. First I showed the shoulder exercise with the 5 lb dumbbell that I brought in and showed how the tea cup exercises are good for shoulder health. Wuji Hundun Qigong is excellent for hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and neck health. One needs all those parts to work well in order to be physically able to wield a sword (one of the original reasons for practicing this set).
Next we did a group Round (Part I on the left, Parts II & III on the right.) I recited the Taiji Classics during Part II.
Next I did a brief Standing (PT) and Healing Qigong. Filling myself with emptiness.
Next I did a full round of The Dance with Jack. We did both sides focused on correct sequence and direction of postures.