The Details:
It's 65 at the house and raining. It's forecast to be a bonafide rainy day!
The Practice:
I went out to my main practice area around mid-morning. At first it was just cool, a bit windy with a light rain. I started with a round of The 10+ focused on consistency. I did a brief warm up yesterday so I disciplined myself to do the whole thing today. I started with shorts and light long sleeved top and about 1/2 through the 10+ I decided to come in and put long pants, a warmer top and my GorTex Rain coat on and I was glad to did. I finished up the round of The 10+ as it started to rain harder and harder. I was cozy in my rain coat, hat and gloves so I stayed outside.
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on developing a profound connection to nature and cultivating the serenity and calmness of the forest all around me.
Next I did a round (both sides) of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Set reciting the names of the postures throughout the Set. NOTE: I'm not sure if the names I used are all accurate but it's something! (I took some of the names from the 2nd Set; Yin 8 Palms Set.)
Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa tuned into correct sequence, quality basics and applications.
Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata focused on the changes I've made to this Kata and adding more focus and pop throughout the Kata.
Next I did a round of Taiji Jian using Mom's Wooden Jian. I recited the names of the postures throughout the Form.
I finished with Healing Qigong before returning to the house to journal today's practice here in this blog.