The Details:
It's 70 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:17. The high tide was at 7:37. It's been foggy the past few days.
The Practice:
I started in the house reading a poem by Mary Oliver and guitar practice
Next I went QW to the beach to practice.
I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and health. I analyzed and monitored my Sit Bones and Pelvic Floor while I was doing a Deep Squat.
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on the Three Bowls, opening and closing the Kua and how that affects the SI Joint, Sit Bones and Pelvic Floor (Prostate). I also focused on Counter Balancing and adjusting the timing of my hand position while doing the Kick sequences; adjusting in order to super charge the affect that the Kick can have for my physical balance as I age.
Note: Aging is a humbling experience for everyone that is lucky enough to experience it. After 70 taking care of yourself becomes a full time j o b! Hopefully you've developed enough Will Power to overcome the natural tendency to be more and more comfortable. FYI - Change and growth on any level is not comfortable.
My advice for healthy aging:
1. Keep Moving
2. Never, Ever Give Up
3. Instead of Quitting: Rest When Needed
Next I did a round of Anyo Isa tuned into Flow, Pop and full extension. I'm back and #1 in the rotation!
Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata focused on solidifying the changes that I'm making to that Kata. The changes are really starting to jell. Yay!