The Details:
It's 57 at the house. I've got the guys coming to play music in The Barn from 2-4 this afternoon, then an early supper so that I can have fasting blood work drawn tomorrow morning for my up coming Wellness visit with Dr. Van Dyck.
The Practice:
I started with a full round of The 10+ on The Deck with my trusty practice partner Echo. I focused on the sequence that I'm developing to the original 10 Exercises. My goal is functional exercises and keeping mobile for as long as I can. The 10+ are an excellent source of Functional Exercise. If you don't know them or practice them daily I'm encouraging you to learn and do them. That having been said the very best exercise is "The One You Will Do" period. If it's "The Best Exercise" and you don't DO IT, what good is it?
Next I went out to the newly trimmed Middle Field and did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II I tuned into developing a profound connection to nature's Qi.
Next I went to my main practice area and did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Mother (Animal) Set Changes 5-8 (both sides). I flushed out #8 (Monkey Palm) and the whole set is feeling better and better since I'm added Baguazhang to my 8 day rotation. (Today is Day #5)
Next I did a round of Anyo Lima focused on basics, flow and applications.
Next I did a round of Chinto Kata tuned in mobility, agility and overall health.
Next I did a round of Monkey Staff tuned into correct sequence and the quality of my stance work.
I finished with Healing Qigong while I returned to the house to journal today's practice.