The Details:
It's 63 at the house. Shubal and Bobby V. are coming over at 2 to make some music in The Barn.
During my practice I received a text from Wayne saying that Tipi Tom has had a relapse and the cancer is now in his bones. Ugh! Tough stuff!! Sending him Healing energy>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The Practice:
I started out on The Deck with Echo around mid-morning.
I began with a full round of The 10+. I used reverse breathing and Hee/Haa sounds during #7, then the Dragons Back. I used 25lb to assist with #8, then a round of Ba-Ji. Full squats during #9 and The Three swings and Song Gong for #10.
Next I did a Round (right side) reciting my version of Taiji Classics (principles) during Part I. I maintained a light and nimble energy at my crown, as if my head was being held by a string from above but actually it was being expressed upward with Jin from within.
Next I went out to my main practice area:
and resumed my practice with a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Linking Form Changes 5-8 (both sides). I'm starting to feel the effect of more regular Baguazhang practice. This set felt as good as it has for years.
Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into quality basics and stances as well as applications.
Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on performing the Kata more system specific; releasing Jin at every opportunity.
Next I did a round of Taiji Dao using a wooden broadsword focused on correct sequence and flow.
Next I reviewed what I could remember of Pa-Kua Knife. I can reconstruct the beginning and ending but get confused in the middle. I looked on YouTube but so far I haven't been able to locate anyone doing that particular version
I ended with Healing Qigong before returning to the house to journal today's practice here in this blog.
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