The Details:
It's 71 at the house. The ground is wet from a shower overnight. I've got a guitar lesson scheduled for later this morning.
The Practice:
I began the day with acoustic guitar practice in preparation for my guitar lesson later this morning. I'm using daily practice believing that consistency wins the race! I also did a reading from Evidence "Spring".
I went out on the Deck with my trusty assistant around mid-morning to practice.
I started my practice with a full round of The 10+ focused on agility, overall health and consistency.
Next I did a Round (right side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I contemplated the amount of memory and cognition that is necessary to get through the Round and stay in correct sequence on the correct side. All I can say is that it is substantial. The "long form" is excellent for cognition and a general 'maping' of the sequence. I experienced the pronounced demands on my memory several times. I try my best to not go to 'automatic' as in driving to the same destination repeatedly. I'm attempting to make each and every iteration different (more evolved?) that the last.
Next I did Changes 1-4 (both sides) of Yin Style Baguazhang's 8 Palms Set. I recited the names of the postures throughout.
Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused on the correct sequence. I had a few 'glitches that I immediately resolved while remaining equanimous. I also imagined the applications where it felt appropriate.
Next I did a round of Wansu Kata focused on full extension while punching or kicking.
Next I did a round of Taiji Cane using my original Cane. I focused on involving my lower body and feeling the movements originate in my feet, developed in my legs, directed by my waist and finally manifest at the tip of my cane. I followed the energy from my feet, through the 9 Zig Zag Path to my Cane.
I finished with a short Standing PT and Healing Qigong before returning inside to journal my practice here in this blog.
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