The Details:
It's 72 at the house. Apparently it rained overnight so the ground is wet. I'm going in to teach the 8:30 Taiji Class at The Studio and then down to Hatfield to see Paul. I haven't seen him yet this season.
The Practice:
I started class with a discussion about:
- The 9 Zig Zag Path
- The Jin Lu
- The Triangles of the body especially the Kua
- The angle at the elbows during Push and Brush Knee Twist
- Muscle Lock
Once everyone showed up I had Nancy, Lucy (and her dog Humphrey), Jack and Read
I started with a round of The 10+ explaining a little as we proceeded through the set.
Next we went on to do a group Round. I recited my version of the Taiji Classics during Part II.
We ended with a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong (I led this part silently)
After class Janee and Don showed up and I had some conversation with them . I led them through a short seated Breathing Qigong. I explained TL Breathing in some detail.
Next I drove to Greenfield's Market and purchased a few things for lunch and supper.
I drove to Hatfield to visit with Paul and Jean. I got to meet his home healthcare person Prim.
I encouraged him to sit up straight or lean back against the back of a chair. He did stand once, with help from Prim. I tried "Pulling Qi" Qigong but was unable to get that happening for him. So I mainly just sat with him and visited.
I drove home to have a light lunch, rest and now I'm journaling the day's practice here in this blog.
If you're reading this please let me know. Thanks!