First I heard the rocket launch then when I looked I saw the plume that the rocket left behind.
The Details:
It's 52 at the house. Brrrr! The sunrise was at 7:04. The low tide was at 6:14. I'll be going out to the backyard to practice once it warms up a bit.
The Practice:
Yesterday afternoon:
I QW up to The Tikki Bar and did a little bit of mobility stretching. The wind was coming from the north so it was much more pleasant walking south. When I got back around 20th Ave I did a round of Bagua Zhang Yin Fu 8 Palms Set around one of the poles that say: No Vehicle Beyond This Point.
Next I did a bit of calisthenics on the Walkover at 21st Ave. before returning to the house.
Today:
I started inside with acoustic guitar practice. I've been struggling to put Freight Train and Sugar Babe to a metronome set at 50 bpm. It's coming along but slower than I'd like it to!
Next I spent some time getting Christmas cards and boxes ready to ship. It's part of spending the holidays down here in Florida. Oh could you please turn up the friggin' heat: Brrrr! It's been too cold to out to the beach to practice at sunrise. Maybe next week?
I went out to The Backyard around 10 to practice.
I started with a round of Taiji Staff (right side) focused on Stance Work
Next I did a round of Monkey Staff focused on the correct sequence in the correct direction and overall health.
Next I did a round of Low Family Staff tuned into lower cross leg Stances for hip mobility and overall agility
Next I reviewed the A and B sides of Taiji 13 Spear Set.
Next I did a full round of The 10+ focused on using self-discipline to be consistent. I'm using this set to help with mobility, agility and overall health as I age.
IMHO For anything to become a health practice you'll need:
1. Consistent practice over an extended period of time.
2. A clinical dosage - enough but not too much
NOTE: I've been doing The 10 since I learned them from Dr. Leung Kay-Chi during the summer of 1979. (Bow)
Next I did a Round of Taijiquan (right side) tuned into staying in the correct sequence on the correct side. Lately when I focus my mind to much on the principles I find that I've segued to the other side. I've succeeded in getting both the right and left sides of the form to feel the same. Often I can't feel any difference except when I get to certain places like at Wave Hands and Cross Hands etc. etc. When I realize I'm on the other side it gives me an opportunity to check the reaction that comes from my ego not being in check. It's humbling when you realize that you've made an error. It's good for you!!
Next I did SPT and Healing Qigong.
Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo focused on the leaps for agility and mobility.
Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata tuned into deeper Stanced and the overall details of this Kata.