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.

Monday Practice

The Details:

It was 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:33. The high tide was at 7:37.

Notes:

Genna and Ali are leaving in the mid to late afternoon today. I got caught in heavy rain during my late afternoon beach walk. I was at the furthest most point south of 27th Ave when the sky opened up. I got soaked from head to toe.

 The beach replenishing project has finally moved past the 27th Ave ramp. Yay!

The Practice:

I got down the beach just after sunrise. The beach was way too busy to practice close to the water; The tide was high and all the beach walkers were down by the waters edge. Rather than deal with the inconsiderate walkers I dediced to practice in the softer sand on the western side of the Big Pipe.

I started with a round of Taiji Cane (both sides) I got 3/4 of the way through the left side before the beach distraction made it impossible to concentrate.

Next I did a round of Taiji Jian and realized I was confusing Taiji Jian with Taiji Dao. Oy Vey! I finally got things on track and completed a round of Taiji Jian. I silently recited the names of the postures where I could. I have to admit that getting confused between the forms made it difficult to remain equanimous. I tuned into the correct sequence of postures and maintaining mental focus and equanimity. 

Next I did a brief Warm Up using the first few of The 10 focused on Soong 

Next I did a Round (left side) tuned into Relaxed Balance and Whole Body Coordination.

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides). I focused on #6, Walking the Circle and Turning to the Rear (mobility).

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into the Rotation of Forms. I'm counting on today being Day #3.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on using quality basics and stance work.

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

Sunday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 69 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:34. The high tide was at 6:53.

Notes:

Genna and Ali are here, it's their last full day, they leave for home tomorrow.

After hearing from Jeff yesterday about the recent Modern Arnis Rank Testing I'm concerned about the quality of the rank. 

The Practice:

I started with a brief Warm Up 

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on technique and sequence

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on Stance Work and sequence

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on consistency and the correct day in the sequence.

Next I did a Round (right side) tuned into Relaxed Balance and all movements coming from my Waist (Yao)

Next I did a brief Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

The beach was getting more and more crowded and the tide was high. I was pleasantly surprised that most walker were considerate and respectful. I returned to the house to eat breakfast. I tried making poached eggs this morning and it made quite a mess to clean up. I think I'll go back to Atlas EVOO tomorrow. 

Saturday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:36. The high tide was at 6:08 (2.5'). 

Notes:

I've got a 10-11 video meeting with Jeff this morning and lunch with Bill. Genna and Ali are still here. Ginnie is taking a bicycle ride with Nevin at 9. It was very busy on the Beach this morning. Ugh!

The Practice:

I did a full round of The 10 focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I was mainly focused on keeping my concentration. I lost concentration (busy beach) during Part III. I went back and got everything in order.

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

It was too busy on the beach to continue (I was sick of it) so I returned to the house to eat breakfast and chat with Genna about school and the college fund.

Yin Style Baguazhang Yin Shou Hook Sword - GM Liu Yun-Qiao

 

Yin Style Baguazhang Yin Shou Hook Sword - GM Liu Yun-Qiao

Friday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:37, The high tide was at 5:18 (2.5')

Notes:

It was a windy morning on the beach. Strong wind coming in from the east. 

There was a rather heavy girl doing a photo shoot with her friend (cell phone camera). I noticed folks being more considerate of her photo shoot than my meditation. A sign of the times?

I saw that Brent Borbeau passed away in Florence recently. He was born in 1960 and was instrumental in my early experience with American Karate.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The Original 10, adding the Three Swings and Song Gong at #10.

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

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on turning my head and spine all the way to the rear.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on using quality basics.

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata tuned into the changes that I've made to this Kata.

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

Thursday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 70 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:38. The low tide was at 10:56.

Notes: 

I tried and tried to set up the Blink camera system for NSB. VERY frustrating!!!

I'm almost finished!

Genna and Ali are here enjoying the warm beach weather.

It's been very busy at the beach and on A1A too! I guess it's the peak of the tourist season?

I missed a call from Bill because I was on the phone with Blink customer service... Ugh!

 

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The Original 10 Exercises but did add the 3 Swings and Song Gong at #10.

Next I did a round (left side) I noticed 1/2 way through Part II that I had switched to the right side so I switched back at Wave Hands. I stayed focused on maintaining awareness of being on the left side.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Walking focused on the number of steps and hook or swing step going into the center figure eight.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on sequence, basics and applications.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on basics and full extension.

The beach was too busy so I returned to the house to eat breakfast and do chores.

Wednesday Practice

 

They've finally moved the beach replenishing project just past the 27th Ave Ramp. Yay!!

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:40. The low tide was at 9:06. 

Notes: 

Genna and Ali are scheduled to be arriving at 1pm today. 

The Practice:

I started with a full round of the Original 10 Exercises focused on Song, Balance and Breathing.

Next I did a Round (right side) tuned into observing from a third party perspective.

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

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Palms focused on stance work.

The beach was too busy so I decided to return to the house to go to Public's and make breakfast.

Tuesday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 68 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:40. The low tide was at 9:06. 

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on overall health, balance, Song, breathing and coordination.

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

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Walking.

Next I did Healing Qigong

It was too busy on the beach to continue so I returned to the house.

I went to Heath's for breakfast burrito's, soup and golden beet salad.

I tried calling my sister about planning for Italy but she was on the way to work.