The Details:
It's 66 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:13. The high tide was at 7:30 (2.8'). We're having lunch with Phil and Gabe at Chases today. It's forecast to be warmer starting today. It's Day #6 in the Rotation.
The Practice:
I started with a full round of The 10+ with a few minor adjustments for my right knee.
Next I did a Round (left side) reciting my version of the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on turning from my middle back and breathing into my back and expanding my rib cage in 360 degrees. I've felt that the lungs expand immediately, even though the abdomen is expanding, I've been thinking about this a little differently; filling the abdomen first, then the floating ribs on the inhale and the reverse on the exhale. I'm mainly focused on using my mid back expanding and contracting; where the doctor checks with a stethoscope.
Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on turning from the middle and breathing with my middle and upper back. I recited the names of the postures for most of the round.
Next I did a round of Anyo Anim tuned into applications and using quality Basics.
Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on mobility and agility. The is one of the most challenging Kata's as I age; lot's of low stances, balancing and leaping.
I did not bring a Staff with me. Today's weapons rotation is Lo Family Staff. I'll either do a round later today or tomorrow. I can only do so much and adding the Gym is testing my resolve! Oy Vey!
I returned to the house to put out the trash, make and eat breakfast and journal today's practices.