Monday, January 19, 2026

Monday Practice

 

The Details:

It's a chilly 40 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:18. The high tide was at 9:05 (2.9').

Notes: 

I've got a bad case of post flu blahs. I can't seem to be able to get out of my own way. I've still been getting a Round in the backyard. The cold weather is not helping. 

The Practice:

I started inside with 15 lbs dumbbells for a variation of #8, followed by 10 lbs for shoulder "round the heads" and deltoid .

Next I went out to the back yard and did a brief Warm Up. Using a few of The 10. 

I wore a 10lbs weighted vest for the outside training.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I got a little confused about which side I was on a few times. I simply correct it when I noticed it, staying equanimous when I noticed the error (lapse of concentration).

Next I studied the names of the postures of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8.

Next I did a round of Yin 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) reciting the names of the Postures when I could. 

I returned to the house to eat lunch and journal today's practices.