The Details:
It's 67 at the house. It's forecast to be in the 90's later today....and humid! The air quality is low too!!
I plan on going into town to teach the 8:30 am Taiji and Qigong class. I hope I get a few students to show up. So far I've received two no shows because of health and the heat/humidity makes it difficult to breath.
The Practice:
I dropped off birthday gifts for Travis and put a bag of trash in the dumpster at The Studio.
After I unlocked the doors and opened the windows and started the fans I started my practice with changes 1-4 (both sides) of Cheng Style Baguazahang 8 Mother (animal) Set.
Next I did a round of Anyo Apat (#4) tuned into correct sequence, quality basics, and applications.
Next I did a round of Wansu Kata focused on consistency and overall health.
Well it took a decade but I didn't have a single student show up. I did have two students reach out and let me know that they would not be able to make it to class. Practicing on my own reminded me about how it was back in the 1970's when I first started teaching. Back then I had to come to grips with what I would do if nobody showed up for class. The answer I came up with is simply to do my own practice. I guess I've come full circle?
Next I did a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and overall health.
Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I monitored Jin moving down and up the 9 Zig Zag Path through the Jin-Lu
Next I did a round of Taiji Staff (both sides) using my original maple staff. I focused on correct sequence in the correct direction. I tuned into lower stances, especially the 'Tiger Crouches".
Next I reviewed Taiji 13 Spear. I did fine with #1 but got a bit confused during #2 and even more confused when I got to #3.
I focused mostly on consistency. I realize that I really need at least one regular practice partner to seriously approach The Taiji 13 Spear Form.
I finished by closing up a long with a little triaging of books and weapons.