The Details:
It's 59 at the house. I realized yesterday that I skipped the second Yin style Baguazhang Set - 8 Palms. I inadvertently practiced Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Mother (Animal) Set for day's 4&5. Perhaps that's the order I should do them in? Hmmmm! It's a Ponton day. Two weeks go by so fast....Wow!
The Practice:
I started in my main practice area with a round of Low Family Staff (one side) focused on the correct sequence.
Next I drove into the YMCA and did a round of CYBEX strength training (I had a chat wth Judy Kratz) and then shopping for lunch at the Co-op.
Next: After arriving home and putting lunch away I went back out to my main training area and did a full round of the original 10 exercises (I plan on doing them with class on Saturday) focused on the correct sequence for the original set. The original set is much less complicated that the 10+ which I usually do. They take less time to get through also which is always an issue teaching a class. Students count on classes starting and ending on time. That is not an issue when I'm training on my own.
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I I tuned into the Feeling throughout the Round. I had a profound connection to nature.
Next I did a round of Standing Post Training (PT) focused on using the Taoist Formula of starting and ending with the easiest postures and putting the most difficult/challenging in the middle.
Next I did Healing Qigong.
Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Set Changes 1-4 (both sides) reciting the names of the postures aloud. I focused on Lion Walking and posture of my hands.
Next I did a round of Anyo Apat - This may be one of my favorite Modern Arnis Anyo (Forms) I mainly focused on applications and correct sequence as well as the quality of my basics.
Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on agility and mobility. I also focused on using deeper Stances and light body during the leaping sections. I used a single outside/inside Crescent Kick in the middle and light body during the Flying Front Kick.
After ending I returned to the house to journal today's practice.