Saturday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #3

It's 44 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:59.

We put the awning cover on yesterday afternoon. Yay!

We stored and cleaned up both Air Conditioners.s

No Jeff this morning. 

I did the first walk with Echo. The before breakfast walk.

I did some leaf blowing around The Barn and my main training area.

The Practice:

I started with a brief Warm Up

After #1 I did a round of Wild Goose Qigong

Next I did a round of The 21 (Taiji Qigong)

Next I did #2 of The 10.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on Basics and Applications.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on Technique, Sequence and Basics.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on Observing The Principles throughout.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #2

It's 44 at the house and it's clear. The sunrise was at 6:57.

Ed from S3 Heating and Cooling is coming at 10:30 to service our oil burner. He didn't show and I called him and left a message.

I've been texting with Gayle for support around the upsetting texts that we've been getting from TR.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Jian reciting the Names of the Postures throughout. I focused on watching the tip of my sword and Stance Work.

Next I did Finger Exercises for Cognition.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the Names of the Postures throughout.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on Basics, Technique and Applications.

Next I did a round of Niahanchi Kata focused on the Changes I've made to this Kata.

Next I did a full round of The 10+ adding to #4, #6, #8, #9 and #10.

Next I went up to my main training area and finished The 10+

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on Counter Balancing, watching Jin travel up from my feet to my fingers and Observing The Classics throughout.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Thursday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #1 (again)

It's 53 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:56.

I went to the dump with the trash and recycling.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Cane (right side) focused on Consistency and Technique.

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane (left side) focused on Sequence and Coordination on the Left Side.

Next I did a round of Yin Bagauzhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 reciting the names of the Postures where I could. I also focused on Balance and Stretch.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on Basics.

Next I did a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a Round (right side) 

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #1

The sensor that I use to journal today's temp was not working this morning. It looks like it frosted overnight and my car was reading 35 when I left the house as 7:30 this morning.

The sunrise was at 6:55.

I have an 8:00 am appointment at Dr. Goldsher's for a routine cleaning and full mouth X-rays.

I went to Big Y after getting out of Dr. Goldsher's.

I heard from Shubal and Bobby V. - No music this afternoon....Postponed until next Wed.

GG is back but sick with a nasty head cold. 

The Practice:

I practiced in The Driveway this morning.

After I got back home from Dr. Goldsher's and shopping at Big Y I started with Finger Exercises and a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a round of Cheng Baguazhang Yin Yang Circle Walking (both sides). I focused on being Consistent.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on observing the Classics.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong. 

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #8

It's 43 at the house. Cool and windy this morning. The sunrise was at 6:44.

GG is coming home later this morning.

I need to cast my absentee ballot today.

The Practice:

I walked Echo and picked tomatoes in the garden.

I started with a full round of The 10 adding a different stance to #8 (wider and toes out at 45 degrees), and #9 I spent extra time on one leg.

Next I did a round of Cheng Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides) focused on Consistency.

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo focused on Basics.

Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata focused on Breathing.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

Next I did a round of all four Modern Arnis Cane Anyo (both sides) focused on Sequence.

That's it for today.......

Monday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #7

It's 44 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:53.

I have Echo duty while GG is in CA. She flies home later today.

I walked Echo 1/2 down the hill by Keets Brook.

I untied the bush near the deck and brought the rope and ladder up on the deck in preparation of put the cover on the awning.

The Practice:

I used the walk with Echo down Keets Brook Road as a warm up.

I practiced on The Deck and started with a round of Taiji Double Dao focused on Consistency and Shoulder Health. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Pito focused on Sequence, Technique and Direction.

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata focused on Sequence and Health.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I & II

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

That's it for today........

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #7

It's 44 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:52. It's clear and cool out. 

I've already been out with Echo and fed him his breakfast. 

GG is still in CA. Both her and Gerri have fallen sick. Oy!

The Practice:

I started by setting up to make a CD of the mini-disc recording I made last Wednesday afternoon.

Next I cleaned out the books and CD's in the bureau in the loft.

Next I did a brief Warm Up adding to #8 with 20 lbs dumbbells. I also did triceps with a 25 lbs dumbbell and Around The Head with 8 lbs dumbbells and I also wore a 10 lbs vest.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part II. I also wore the 10 lbs vest while I did the round. During the round I continued to make the CD

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

That's it for today.......

Saturday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

Day #6

It's 53 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:51.

Eli (Painting) is coming this morning to get paid. Done!

Jeff is coming to train from 10-noon.

The Practice:

I started on The Deck with a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I.

Eli came and I wrote the check for the house painting.

When Jeff came we started with a round of Cheng Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-8. We focused on Changes #3 (Bear) #4 (Dragon) and Changes 5-8 spending time on all of them. I taught him #8 (Monkey) on the left side only.

Next I watched Jeff do Anyo Anim and Anyo Lima.

Next I watched Jeff do a round of Kusanku Kata, Sunsu Kata working on details.

Next we did a round of the Taiji Dance.

Next we worked on Vertical Push-Hands.

That's it for today.......

Friday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #5

It's 63 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:49.

GG is still away to CA.

No painters today! Yay!! They have finished.

No appointments today, just house and Echo chores.

The Practice;

After walking Echo (my Warm Up today) I started my practice in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Staff (both sides - I did the right side twice). I focused Sequence and getting Lower in my Stances. This was the Weapons form for Day #4

Next I did a round of Monkey Staff focused on the quality of my techniques.

Next I moved up to my main training area and did a round of Anyo Lima focused on Basics and Applications.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on Angility and Mobility.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

Thursday Practice - Day 9, 224 -

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 59 at the house and damp. The sunrise was at 6:48.

Eli Painting Guy's are back....Maybe they finish today?

I've got a 12:30 appointment with Shayna to get my haircut in Brattleboro.

GG is still in CA

The Practice:

After trying to walk Echo. I went up to The Loft to practice.

I started with a full round of The 10 adding to #3, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10. I used 20lbs dumbbells for #8 and 2 lbs hand weights for #9 and #10 (three swings and song gong)

Next I did a round of Cheng Baguazhang 8 Animal (Mother) Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on Health and Agility/Mobility.

Next I did a Round (left side) to Master Liang's music and count. I got confused in Parts II & III. I was a bit distracted from wearing the Hand Weights and the guy's here painting and cleaning up.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

That's it for today......

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 57 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:47.

Music in The Barn from 2-4 today.

Eli Painting Guy's are coming today to finish (I hope!)

Ginnie is away to CA to visit Elyse.

I've got Echo chores today.

The Practice:

After walking Echo (forced March) I went up to The Loft and did a full round of The 10 with a 10 lbs Vest and I added variations to #3 crescent Kicks to #6, 20lbs dumbbells to #8 and variations to #9.

Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused on Basics and Applications.

Next I did a round of Wansu Kata focused on Sequence and Basics.

Next I did a round of Cheng Baguazhang Changes 1-4 focused on Sequence. I had confusion at #2 and #3 but I think I weats. orked it out.

Next I did a Round (right side) to Master Liang's music and him counting out the beats. I stayed within the count throughout the form.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:d

It's 56 at the house and very damp. The sunrise was at 6:46.

The Ponton's are coming from 10-11 this morning.

GG is leaving for a week this evening after supper.

I did a dump run.

I went to Big Y shopping.

We moved the trailer out to prepare to bring the tractor to Jared Smith to be serviced.

I heard from Jeff. We're going to (try) meet on Saturday morning.

The Practice:

I drove into Greenfield to do a dump run and a stop at Big Y on the way in I stopped at the Leyden Town Offices to pick up my absentee ballot for the local elections on Oct 6th.

After I got back home I went upstairs to The Loft and did a brief Warm Up using the first few of The 10 and then goblet squats with a 25 lbs dumbbell.

Next I did a Round (right side) to Master Liang's music with him counting. I made it all the way through without a single glitch (finally!) 

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong

That's it for today.....I'll get to the Weapons, Anyo and Kata tomorrow

Monday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

I'm counting this as Day #3 in the rotation.

It's 56 at the house and it's cloudy and rainy. The sunrise was at 6:45.

I've got a lot of chores to do today. 

We are preparing the house for the Ponton's coming tomorrow from 10-11am

GG is leaving for a trip to Elyses in California on Wednesday and staying at Gerri and Georges tomorrow night.

The Practice:

I started in The Driveway with a round of Taiji Dao using Master Liang's metal broadsword focused on Sequence and the Names of the Postures.

Next I did a round of Pa-Kua Knife focused on Sequence, Stretch, Mobility and Agility.

Next I did Level Push on my Left Side.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 reciting the names of the Postures where I could. I did these changes yesterday as well.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on Stance Work and Light Body (jumping)

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on Sequence and Technique

Next I went up to my main training area and did a brief Warm Up focused on Health and Consitency.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on staying focused on observing the Principles, Counter Balancing and Breathing through the nose.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

That's it for today. It was cold and raining pretty hard. It's time to go inside and journal today's practices!

Sunday Practice

 

The Details and Notes:

It's 56 at the house and it's raining. The sunrise was at 6:44.

More cleaning out and organizing this morning.

The Practice:

I started upstairs in The Loft with Finger Exercises and a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a round of Yin Baguazahang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) reciting the Names of the Postures where I could.

Next I did a Round (right side) to Master Liang's Music and Count. I focused on Staying with the Count. I did really well up until Part III, but I flushed in our.

That's it for today........