Tuesday Practice

  

The Details:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:48. The high tide was 8:35 (2.9'). 

The Practice:

I made it down to the shore just before sunrise this morning.

I started with a round of Taiji Dao using my wooden Bokken. I focused on sequence. I had a few glitches. 

Next I did a round of Pa-Kua Knife focused on sequence and made it 3/4 of the way through before I ran into a road block.

Next I did a round of The Original 10 Exercises with a few additions. I focused on mobility as my lower back is still stiff from airplane travel. 

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on balance and mobility.

Next I did a brief Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin Style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 focused on sequence and mobility.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into correct sequence and mobility.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on using good quality stances and basics.

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

Monday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 60 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:49. The high tide was at 7:48 (2.9'). I got up a little later 6:15 and got to the beach a little after sunrise. My lower back is very tight from sitting and slouching on the long plane ride from the Maldives.

The Practice:

I started with a round of Taiji Jian reciting the names of the postures throughout the form.

Next I did a full round of The original 10 Exercises trying to loosen up my back.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I

Next I did Standing Meditaion and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on sequence and basics.

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata tuned into the changes that I've made to this Kata.

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

Sunday Practice - Day 9,010

 

The Details:

It's 60 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:50. The high tide was at 6:59 (2.9').

The Practice:

The Replenishing Beach Project has moved south, but the beach is still a wreck. I practiced on the land side of the Big Black Pipe, it was uneven ground from the bulldozers but still better than the steep grade on the ocean side of the BBP!

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on overall health, mobility, balance and breathing.

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on staying on the left side. It's been quite awhile since I've done a left side Round and I found it easier than I expected.

Next I did Standing Meditation and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng Style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Walking. 

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane (right side) focused on correct sequence.

Next I did several foundational exercises for the left side.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa focused on sequence and full extension.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on sequence and full extension.

I headed back to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

I still feel a bit off from the travel.