The Details:
It's 66 at the house. I cancelled a 10:45 haircut this morning and let Jean know that I'm in quarantine, because Ginnie has a temperature and we think she has the flu. She took a Covid test yesterday and it was negative. I haven't decided if I'm going into The Studio tomorrow morning. I've been in quarantine since Tuesday evening. No music on Thursday, no haircut today and no visit with Paul and Jean this week.
The Practice:
I started on The Deck with my trusty practice partner Echo with a full round of The 10+
I tuned into feeling a stretch in my fascia and opening and closing my Kua as well as overall health and well being.
I've been using 20 lbs dumbbells when I do #8 and for bicep curls. I use the 25lbs for tricep extensions.
Next I went out to my main training area and did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on Counter Balancing and feeling Jin moving down and up the 9 Zig Zag Path through the Jin Lu.
Next I did a round of The 21 (Taiji Qigong) tuned into correct sequence and feeling my 'channels' opening.
Next I did Changes 5-8 (both sides) of the Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Mother (Animal) Set. Focused on the overall quality of my postures. I used Mud-Wading Step throughout the set.
Next I did a round of Anyo Lima tuned into proper sequence and applications.
Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on agility and mobility.
Next I did a round of Monkey Staff tuned into the flow and techniques in this form.
Next I did a review of Staff Basics.
I finished with Healing Qigong and returning to the house to journal today's practice.