The Details:
It's 54 at the house. I don't have anything scheduled for the day. I need to get a visit to Paul and Jean in at some point. Perhaps today? I texted Jean. I haven't heard back yet.
The Practice:
I started inside reading a poem from Mary Oliver's book "Evidence"
Around mid-morning I went out on The Deck with Echo.
Once we were situated on The Deck I did a full round of The 10+. Once again I ended up doing The Dragons Back and Ba Shi after I did #8 (using 20 lbs dumbbells, adding curls to each Wuji Squat).
Next I used a 25 lbs dumbbell to do a round of Tricep Extensions.
I mainly focused on regular (daily) practice of The 10+ for overall health and longevity.
Next I went out to my main practice area and did a Round (left side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on using my waist and developing a profound connection to Earth, Nature and The Universe.
Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Mother (animal) Set, Changes 5-8 (both sides). I had a slight bit of confusion on #'s 5, 6 & 7 on the right side. Amazingly #8 (Monkey Palm) was the clearest sequentially and directionally.
Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into correct sequence and applications.
Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on agility and mobility. I ended up facing the wrong direction at the end, but I didn't have the juice to investigate (do it again). So I just let it be.
Next I did a round of Monkey Staff. I had a slight bit of confusion right at the end. Again I didn't have the juice to investigate.
Next I did a round of Wuji Hundun Qigong. I attempted to put the exercises in the same order that I learned them in. I remember Master Duan telling the group that it's incorrect to put these exercises in any particular order but to simply 'feel' what order to do them in on a day to day basis.
I ended with Healing Qigong