The Details:
It's 64 at the house. It rained overnight (we need it). It's forecast to rain the next couple of day's. I've scheduled music in The Barn this afternoon and then a Modern Arnis Rank Testing this evening at The Studio.
The Practice:
I had a bit more inertia than I normally encounter. When I finally disciplined myself to start I began on The Deck with a full round of The 10+ focused on maintaining the principles throughout the set.
Next I did a Round on The Deck mostly undercover of the awning, because it was lightly raining. I recited the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I remained focused on imaging myself below the ground as if I was standing on a mirror and feeling the earth pushing up against my feet. I followed that feeling up to my fingertips and had a little expression of Jin in my fingers at the end of each posture. Good round!
Next I did a full round of Healing Qigong
Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Mother (Animal) Palms Changes 5-8 on The Deck. I noticed that Change #5 (Phoenix Palm) is still a bit wonky on the right side but I think I eventually got it corrected. # 8 (Monkey Palm) is feeling much better. I have zero confusion about the sequence on either side. Now it's time to add more 'feeling'.
Next I did a round of Anyo Apat (#4) focused on using high quality basics and stances. I continue to confuse Anim (#6) and Apat (#4) Oy Vey!! I persist so I WILL eventually 'get it'.
Next I did a round of Wansu Kata. I had a bit of confusion towards the end but I worked it out.
Next I went out to my main practice area to do a round of Taiji Staff (both sides) tuned into the low single leg squating stance which I've been overlooking and decided to substitute a double leg squat in an effort to develop more leg strength.
I returned to the house to journal today's practice.