Monday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:17. The high tide was at 7:36 (2.7').

Notes:

I need to text Phil, pick up a prescription at CVS and go to Public's for groceries.

I'm counting this as Day #1 in the rotation.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on overall health and consistency.

Next I did a Round (left side) tuned into "Neither Severance or Splice" observing Relaxed Balance throughout. Balance is trickier on soft sand.

Next I did a full round of Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin Yang Walking. I tuned into the pattern I left in the sand and Kai Bu Bei Bu (Hook Step and Swing Step)

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on full extension, light body and applications.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata tuned into using quality Basics.

I returned to the house to put the trash and recycling out. I had perhaps the worst trash spill ever when I went to put my jacket on a hook. White rice and coffee ground were everywhere....Ugh! and Yuck!!

I also made breakfast and journaled today's practices.....

Sunday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:18. The high tide was at 6:46.

Notes:

It was super windy this morning with sand blowing everywhere. I was blowing in from the east and the tide was up too! Oy Vey!! Sand got all over my tripod, camera and IPhone. Not the best day to bring a camera to the beach.

I made home fries this morning and washed the sheets too!

The Practice:

I did a short practtice this morning in the soft sand. It was just too windy to do more....

I started with a brief Warm Up using the first few of The 10

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

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong before returning to the house to make breakfast and journal today's practices.

It was super windy yesterday afternoon and again this morning.....Ugh!

Saturday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:19. The high tide was at 5:53 (2.7'). 

Notes:

It's NO KINGS day with a rally/demonstration on State Street in downtown NSB. 

I brought my Sony camera and tripod to the beach for sunrise this morning. Yay! It was a good one!!

I spoke with Janet for a few minutes. She's leaving next week but will return to help Doris pack up to migrate north.

I was back on track with the rotation. I counted this as Day #8 in the rotation. I'm good with everything except the Weapons Forms. I find that's just too much added to be consistent with it. 

I still need to video the Qigong Forms that I know.

The Practice:

After setting up my tripod and camera and snapping a few photos 

I started with a full round of The 10 adding to #3, #7 and #10 focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (left side) tuned in to observing the principles throughout the form.

Next I did Cheng Style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms Changes 1-8 (both sides) focused on 1. The change of direction 2. Turning my waist and shoulders towards the center of the circle. I started using Mud Wadding Step then changed to Lion Walking as it was better for facing the center of the circle while Circle Walking.

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo focused on full extension and the overall quality of my basics.

Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata focused on breathing out all the way.

I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

Friday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 69 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:20. The high tide was at 4:53 (2.8').

Notes:

Melinda called. Sunday is Guilia's 25th birthday and Dylan and Guilia's 1st Wedding Anniversary.

I noticed a woman on the second floor of the SeaSide Condo's following me as I did #3. She disappeared inside shortly afterwards.

The Practice:

I made it out to the beach just as the sun was rising. It's better to get out there early before the flocks of tourists arrive! I'm getting sick of the tourists on the beach in the morning. I'm ready for the peace and quiet of Leyden. Just the birds, the trees and me!

Next I did a Round (right side) tuned into observing and Relaxed Balance. During Part III I realized I should have been doing the left side but decided to stay on the right, after all the right is the 'primary' side.

Next I did a full round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms (both sides) Changes 1-8 focused on full rotation to the rear on 'Hide the Flower Beneath the Leaves.

Next I did a round of Anyo Pito focused on using the correct sequence in the correct direction.

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata tuned into sequence and full extension.

I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

I started with a full round of The 10 adding to #7 and #10 focused on consistency and overall health.

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Thursday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:21. The low tide was at 10:21.

Notes:

I'm waiting on John Jr. from the Mcgrew Garage Door to deliver the sticker and paper work to prove that the garage door is 'impact resistant' for the insurance agent.

I'm going up to Gaff's in Port Orange later this morning.

I'm trying to get out to The sunrise with a camera (Sony) and tripod this morning. I didn't bring my camera but I did manage to get to the beach for sunrise. It's better earlier! I shot the sunrise with my IPhone 15. 

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10 and added the Three Swings and Song Gong at #10. I focused on consistency and overall health.

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

"Hang the Muscles, 

Open the Joints"

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on full turn to the rear. I recited the names of the postures on some of them. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim tuned into applications and full extension.

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on mobility and agility.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 69 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:22. The low tide was at 9:19.

Notes:

I received a long text from Mike Stempel about his son Jordan earlier this week. 

This morning I received a checking in email from Malcolm. 

The Practice:

I started inside with a full round of Dumbbell and TRX routine. 

Next I went outback and did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II

Next I did Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides). 

It started to rain so I went inside to eat breakfast and journal today's practice. 

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:24. The low tide was at 8:18.

Notes:

It's Eli C. 14th birthday today. Flair is coming between 9-noon to service our air conditioning system.

The Practice:

I practiced in the soft sand on the west side of the big black pipe.

I started with a full round of The 10 focused on consistency and health. 

My energy level has been very low lately. I'm not sure what the cause is so I just keep doing the best I can!

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) tuned into using the correct sequence/direction and placement of the circle. I had to spend a bit of extra time on #8 to get it right.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into getting back to the rotation of Forms.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata tuned in to mobility and agility as well as sequence/direction.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on overall health and balance.

Next I did a full round of Standing Meditation (all 8 Postures) and Healing Qigong.

I was out of gas! I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

Monday Practice

  

The Details:

It's 61 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:37. The low tide was at 7:18. 

Notes:

We pressure washed the front and side of the house.

The Practice:

I started with a brief Warm Up using the first 4 of The 10

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on consistency.

The beach was crowded with tourists and I didn't have any gas left knowing that I needed to go to Public's for groceries and then start the house project I cut my practice short and returned to the house.

Sunday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 60 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:27. The low tide was at 5:36.

Notes:

Ginnie burned three fingers on her left hand yesterday and needed to go to the Emergency Room.

We have brunch with Bill and Nevin at 12:15 at the Bakers Table. It's forecast to be 80 this afternoon so it should be ok to dine outside.

The Practice:

I started with a round of The 10 focused on Health, Relaxed Balance, Breathing and Coordination. 

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

"Hang the Muscles, 

Open the Joints"

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into sequence and applications.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on mobility and agility.

It was super busy on the beach (tourists) and I was overdressed, so I returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

Saturday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 56 at the house and forecast to be 80 this afternoon. The sunrise was at 7:27. The high tide was at 11:14 (2.5').

Notes:

I've got a 10 am video meeting with Jeff. We got up late this morning. I practiced in the backyard this morning. The Azalea's are in full bloom! Yesterday (3/20) was our 33rd Anniversary! 

The Practice:

I started with a round of Taiji Staff (both sides) focused on sequence, the low squatting stances and thrusting.

Next I did a round of Monkey Staff tuned into the overall quality of my postures and the sequence/direction of the movements.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) using Lion Walking tuned into using the correct sequence/direction and placement on the circle.

Next I did a brief Warm Up using the first 4 of The 10 focused on stretching (Soong) the connective tissue.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on observing the principles and feeling.

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

I was out of gas and time so I went inside to make breakfast and journal today's practices.

Friday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 69 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:28. The high tide was at 10:29 (2.5').

Notes:

We're having lunch with Walker at The Fish House. We went out to the La Bar Leona in NSB for supper last night. The service was great (Patrick)

It's warmer but still very windy on the beach.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+, because it's been too long since I did a round of The 10+ and I realize that the only one who loses out is me.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on Relaxed Balance and using a Calm, Centered Mind throughout the round.

Next I did Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on turning to the rear. 

I stopped because I had to go pee. I returned to the house to pee, make breakfast and journal today's practices.

Thursday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 59 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:30. The high tide was at 9:46 (2.6').

Notes:

I sent Dylan a text this morning wishing him all the best defending his dissertation. 

The Practice:

It was cool and very windy (N N/E). The tide was high and still coming in. There were very few folks on the beach; all tourists that I'll never see again.

I started with a brief Warm Up focused on stretching fascia and connective tissue.

Next I did a Round (left side) tuned into 'observing' and connecting the natures big battery (The Atlantic Ocean)

Next I did a full round of Standing Meditation using all 8 Postures then Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides). I was focused on using the correct sequence. I had a little glitch at #8 but I stuck with it until I got it right. Using the correct sequence is extra important at 75! IMHO sequence is important at the beginning and then again as we age. You would think that after decades it wouldn't be an issue but alas you still need to 'do it'. Making a video is a way to 'cheat' if you forget, but you still have to 'do it'. 

It was too cold and windy to continue so I returned to the house to eat breakfast and help Ginnie decide about the Hotel and Car Rental for the first and last day in Bari, Italy.

Wednesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 52 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:31. The high tide was at 9:03 (2.8')

Notes:

It's another cold and windy morning. Genna goes back to work this morning. 

The McGrew Garage Door folks are coming to add a strap that will make our garage door 'impact resistant' for the insurance company. 

The Practice:

I started with a brief Warm Up focused on Soong and feeling the facial stretch from head to toe.

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

Next I did Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) reciting the names of the postures for all 4 Changes.

Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused on the sequence.

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

I returned to the house with Janice and her friends from New York. It was just too cold and windy on the beach to linger. 

Tuesday Practice - St. Patrick's Day

 

The Details: 

It's a cool 51 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:32. The high tide was at 8:20 (2.6')

Notes: 

Genna and Ali left yesterday afternoon around 2:00. Lori is coming this morning at 9:30.

It's St. Patrick's Day!

The Practice:

It was cold with a stiff north wind on the beach. I dressed for it but my fingers still got really cold.

The cold did keep the Riff Raff off the beach. 

I started with a round of Taiji Dao using my wooden Bokken, focused on sequence.

Next I did a round of Pakua Knife focused on the sequence. I was happy that I finally made it all the way through using the correct sequence. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on stance work and applications

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on staying in Day #3 of the rotation.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II.

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong as I returned to the house. I was freezing cold especially my hands and fingers.