The Details:
It's 68 degrees out and humid. It's Friday and I have an 8:30 video meeting with Jeff. During the meeting we changed our time to meet to Monday morning at 8:30 starting next week. Friday is the only morning of the week that Jeff has a 9am meeting at Second Wind.
The Practice:
I went out on The Deck to practice around mid morning and was treated to a group of 4 deer.
I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on lightly stretching fascia, flexibility, strength, coordination and of course consistency, which in my opinion is essential.
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on what part moves and what part is stable. I also focused on Soong Jin and Peng Jin as well as breathing in and out through the nose using Taoist Longevity Breathing.(TL Breathing).
Next I did Changes 4-8 (both sides) of Yin Style Baguazhang's 8 Palms Set. I focused on monitoring the amount of coiling, especially in my spine. I also focused on correct sequence particular to that specific set. The first (Yin Linking Palms Set) and the second (8 Palms Set) Yin Fu Style Set's have many discreet differences and it's easy to confuse and homogenize the two sets. I'm attempting to keep the separate and unique.
Next I did a round on Anyo Lima focused on correct sequence and full extension with more pop (focus).
Next I went out to The Driveway because the next forms need more space.
Once I arrived at The Driveway I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on the 'spins' for agility and mobility. I also focused on correct sequence.
Next I did a round of Monkey Staff focused on correct sequence, agility, mobility and consistency
I've recently added a few things to my daily routine. Time will tell if I've over stepped my 'level'. If I have I will not be able to persevere (continue). I'm already at the edge of my ability to be consistent in my daily practice of all this material. It's all good because I realize on a very deep level that consistency is challenging for all of us, no matter the endeavor. Oy!
I finished with Healing Qigong as I was returning to the house to journal my practice here in this blog.
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