The Details:
It's 68 at the house. I've got a guitar lesson here in Leyden at 1 and then music in The Barn from 2-4. Busy afternoon. It's forecast to be in the 90's again this afternoon. Oy! It is August!!
The Practice:
Around 9 I went out on The Deck with Echo and started The 10+ I did the first three before Echo decided it was time to go back inside. It was hot, foggy and wet on The Deck.
Next I went out to my main practice area and finished with The 10+ focused on consistency and not overthinking.
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting my version (I keep adding to it) of the Taiji Classics during Part I. I tuned into my connection with the forest and some individual trees as well as monitoring my Taoist Longevity Breathing, especially the breathing fresh air in and out through my nose.
Next I did Changes 1-4 (both sides) or Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Form. I recited the names of the postures aloud as I did the Changes.I tuned into Relaxed Balance during the Kick Ups and monitoring the amount of twist throughout my body. There is a turn (ala a dog chasing it's tail) however it doesn't just continue twisting it consciously (at first) stops and the correct amount of twist. It takes Ting (awareness)!
Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on using proper techniques and applications.
Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kate tuned into the changes I've made to that Kata. It seems that I keep going back (inadvertently) to the 'old way', unless I consciously enforce the changes, it slips back. Oy!
Next I did a round of Taiji Jian Form reciting the names of the postures aloud throughout the Form.
I finished with Healing Qigong and returning to the house to journal my practice.
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