The Details:
It's a warm 70 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:17. The high tide was at 9:23. There was a light and warm breeze coming from the south. The tide was coming in. I played tag with the ocean. I've come to really enjoy the beach when the tide is coming in.
The Practice:
I QW to the beach a few minutes before the sunrise to shoot the sunrise with my phone camera. There was only soft sand to practice on. I guess I've built up to it because it doesn't seem to be bothering my feet, ankles, knees or hips/back. Yay!
I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on stretching out and coordinating my whole body, breathing with my Dantien and relaxed balance throughout the session.
Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I tuned into my Dantien for breathing and as a source for my movements. I also focused on my state of mind when tourists walked or ran past me. Some were considerate, others not so much. I focused on my reaction to them in my space and encouraged either a neutral or positive state of mind. I did pretty well.
Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on quality basics.
Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata focused on the changes I'm making and the set up for the angle kicks.
I finished with Healing Qigong as I QW back to the house.