The Details:
It's 50 at the house. I've got grocery shopping, car washing and a pharmacy run to do this morning. Lot's of email work today. I'm working on The Studio closing at the end of the month and jrroy.com, mail chimp and the email about the closing of The Studio. Oy Vey!
The Practice:
I started on The Deck with Echo with a full round of The 10+ focused the consistency. If I do this set everyday there will be numerous health benefits.
Next I went out to my main training area and started with a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms (1st Set) Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on the correct sequence and the overall quality of my postures.
Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II I focused on feeling rather than thinking.
Next I did Standing Post Training tuned into counterbalancing with my waist as I was going through the upper body postures that required counterbalancing.
Next I did Healing Qigong."Qi permeates my bones" "Extend Healing Energy to all my family, friends and all sentient beings throughout the universe (s)
Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into applications and correct sequence in the correct direction.
Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on stance work.
Next I did a round of Taiji Dao using a wooden broadsword. I tuned into the timing of Step and Sword. I kept my eyes focused on the tip of the Dao (broadsword)
Next I did a round of Pa-Kua Knife. I had the best round to date. making it most of the way through the sequence.
Next I did Dao basics with my left hand.
I returned to the house to journal today's practice.