The Details:
It's 62 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:02. The high tide was at 6:08. This is day #2 in the rotation. Thanksgiving messed with my rotation, but I'm determined to get back on track! Today may be the day?!?
Note: I saw Matt and Lisa to talk to. Lisa named my morning practices a 'tradition' I had been calling it a 'habit' or 'addiction'. I like the word tradition better. I'll be using that from now on......Thanks Lisa!
The Practice:
I got to the beach before sunrise and started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and health.
Next I did a Round (right side) tuned into the feeling and observing the principles while I did the round.
Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.
Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on speed, flow and adding more focus (pop) to my techniques.
Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata tuned into the changes that I've made as well as Relaxed Balance (challenging) during the Kick sequences.
Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) I tuned into balance during the Kick Ups and getting lower during the Tiger Crouches.
Next I did a round of Taiji Jian using a wooden Bokken reciting the names of the postures throughout. I got a little consused aftern The Wind Rolls Up The Lotus Leaf and ended up facing the wrong direction at the end. I've been thinking a lot about the book " Dark and Mysterious Places"
I returned to the house to make breakfast and journal today's practices.
"Trust the timing of your life"
Late afternoon:
I QW north and did a mobility stretching session as well as a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides). I did Bagua at the 1/2 point of my QW. I think it works better.
Next I did a regular functional exercise session on the walk over at 21st Ave.
Qigong Walking:
- Loose, Supple and Relaxed
- Relax Releases and Connect;
Internally and Externally
- Roll The Feet
- Soften The Knees
- Release the Lower Back;
By Aligning The Head And Shoulders
*Rub The Neck Against The Collar
*Feel The Opposite Rotations Of The Hips And Shoulders
*The Palms Face In, With The Tigers Mouth Facing Forward
*The Arms are like silk scarves;
They Swing Forward And Backward Due To The Movement (rotation) Of The Rib Cage And Shoulders;
They do not move independently of the torso, or move from side to side