The Details:
It's 71 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:08. The low tide was at 11:04. Very light breeze this morning, just enough to keep the no-see-ums away.
The Practice:
I started inside with reading a poem from Mary Oliver's book 'Evidence'. I'm moving a bit slow this morning and after deciding where I was going to practice, I decided on the backyard, mainly because the beach has been full of tourists lately and I'm a bit sick of the intrusion of folks walking, running and riding past me way to close.....I'm appalled at the lack of consideration. I'll give them the benefit of doubt; Most know not what they are doing.
After going out to the backyard and setting up the umbrella for shade I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on health and consistency.
Next I did a round of Taiji Jian using my wooden Jian. I recited the names of the postures throughout the form.
Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. It was challenging to stay on the right side and at least once I had to adjust because I had inadvertently switched (don't know where) to the left. I didn't over react I simply switched back to the right. It's one of the things that happens once you have both sides 'feeling' the same. It's good and challenging all at the same time!
Next I did a short Standing session
Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focusing on the quality and pop of my punches. I also used light body during the progressive stance sequence with more of a leap than I generally use, focused on agility.
Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata tuned into the chambering of the angle kicks as well as the changes that I've made to this Kata.
I finished with Healing Qigong before returning to the house for breakfast.