Sunday Practice

 

                                                  Foggy sunrise this morning!

The Details:

It's 71 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:43. The last low tide was at 6:17. I've got a video meeting with Jeff at 10. Foggy sunrise this morning! 

The Practice:

There was virtually no wind so the no-see-ums were out in force. I was happy that I was wearing long sleeves, pants and socks. It's Sunday so there were a lot of tourists on the beach. Oy!! Most were respectful, then there's always the other side of that. Ugh!

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency ( I did a brief Warm Up yesterday) and overall health. 

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I remained focused on feeling the earth pushing up against my feet.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) 

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo tuned into applications.

Next I did a round of Seiunchin Kata focused on details

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff (right side) focused on the low squatting stances and the pool cue thrusts.

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff (left side). tuned into developing my left side. I used a short 'bo staff' for both of these forms.

I finished with Healing Qigong and returned to the house to eat breakfast and journal today's practices.

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Saturday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:42. The high tide was at 10:45

The Practice:

I got up a little too late to witness the sunrise. So I went with the flow (to a point) and went out to the backyard mid-morning to practice.

I started with a brief Warm Up using the first few of The 10 Exercises.

Next I put on a weighted vest (8 lbs) and did a Round (left side) I recited the Taiji Classics during Part II

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides). I recited the names of the postures where I could. I used Lion Walking throughout the Set.

Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on the quality of my basics.

Next I did a round of Naihanchi Kata focused on the Angle Kicks and Pivots.

Next I used a wooden Jian to do a round of Taiji Jian reciting the names of the postures throughout the Form.

I finished with Healing Qigong and returned to the house to journal today's practices.

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Late afternoon Qigong Walk on The Beach

 

I QW (Qigong Walked) on the beach in the twilight hour. I QW to The Pelican Condo's and did a brief Strech, The Dragons Back and a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Figure Eight Circle Walking (both sides).

Friday Practice

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:42. The high tide was at 9:49.   .

The Practice:

I started by finding shady spot to practice up against the sea wall at Ocean Sands Beach Club.

After a lengthy dialog with myself. I decided to do a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides). I used Mud-Wading Steps throughout and recited the names of the postures throughout the set.

Next I did a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (right side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on "Whole body is light and agile"

Next I paused to talk with Nancy and Roco who were walking the beach this morning.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Figure Eight Walking. I used Lion Stepping throughout this set.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa tuned into using the correct sequence, techniques and direction. I got a little confused towards the end.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata focused on Stance Work and Splitting the Line when performing the Kata.

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane (right side) tuned into using Whole Body Power in every movement.

Next I did another round of Taiji Cane (left side) focused on using the correct sequence in the correct direction. I did fine right up until Section IV.

Next I did Healing Qigong and returned to the house to journal today's practices.

I stopped to welcome Mary Kay 

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Thursday Practice - Day #8 in the rotation - Cane Anyo Day

 

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise is at 6:41. The high tide is at 8:56. 

The Practice:

I QW to the beach just after the sunrise. I shot this image as soon as I arrived on the beach. 

Next I did a full round of The 10+ tuned into cultivating with nature, opening the channels and reviewing the principles. I remained focused on stimulating my Belt Meridian.

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

Next I did a round of Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo focused on the quality of my basics.

Next I did a round of the four Modern Arnis Cane Anyo's (both sides) I got a little confused at the end of #4 on the left side. 

I just realized that I did not do a round of Baguazhang (Cheng style Old 8 Palms). Oy! I'll catch up with that tomorrow. I notice it's challenging to remember and have the proper spirit for all the forms that I have put in rotation. It's a lot and I haven't put the various Qigongs that I know in the rotation.

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

Patience and persistence

Credit: Ben Banville
 

"Patience and persistence are painful,

 but it can gradually bring you benefits"

Wednesday Practice - Day # 7 in the rotation - Lo Family Staff Day

 

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:40. The high tide was at 8:04. I was surprised that there was so much beach to practice on. Last night the moon was 100% full and it's November. Last year I had to time my visits to the beach because the only time there was enough beach to walk or practice on was an hour or so on either side of low tide. Apparently it's different this year? I'll take it!!

The Practice:

"Patience and persistence are painful,

 but it can gradually bring you benefits"

I Qigong Walked (QW) to the beach right around sunrise.

After taking a photo I started with a full round of The 10+ tuned into consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on "Whole Body is Light and Agile and All of it's Parts are Connected Like a String of Pearls".

Next I did Healing Qigong and Standing PT

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

Next I did a round of Anyo Pito focused on using the correct sequence in the correct direction. (Cognition)

Next I did a round of Sunsu Kata tuned into the variety movements. I got a bit confused towards the end of the Kata. 

Next I returned to the house and flushed out Sunsu Kata.

Next I did a round of Monkey Staff. I needed to do a round of this form to make up for yesterday. 

Next I did a round of Lo Family Staff tuned into the "Round The Head" and pool cue thrusts.

I'm all caught up. I'm not sure what I'll do in the long run as far as it goes for practicing the weapons forms that I know on the beach.

Tuesday Practice in NSB - Day #6 in the rotation - Monkey Staff Day

 

The Details:

It's 62 at the house. Sunrise was at 6:39 and the last high tide was at 7:12. I'm moving a bit slow this morning. I haven't even been to the beach yet! Oy Vey!!

The Practice:

I'm moving rather slowly this morning but around 9-9:30 I QW to the beach to practice.

I was mid morning and a little too late for sunrise, but still great for internal practices!

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

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

Next I did a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim focused on using high quality basics towards the beginning and applications towards the end.

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata tuned into leg strenth, mobility and agility.

I returned to the house and stopped and spoke to Phil, then Fred, then Roco and Nancy. It can be challenging to make it down (or up) the street without a bit of socializing.

I still have Monkey Staff to do.

Monday Practice in Bluffton SC

 The Details:

I practiced in Sherry's backyard before leaving for NSB.

The Practice:

Another travel day and another short practice.

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency and overall health. 

Next I did a Round (left side) focused on observing the principles and simply "getting it in" 

I finished with a brief Healing Qigong and returning to the house to get ready to leave.

Sunday Practice

 The Details:

I practiced inside the hotel room early before we left for Bluffton.

The Practice:

I did a brief warm up.

Next I did a round (right side). I mostly focused on "Getting It In"

After arriving at Sherry's and Ginnie and Sherry were out for a walk. I did a round of Cheng style Baguzhang Changes 5-8 (both sides) 

Next I did a round of Anyo Lima focused on basics and applications.

Next I did a round of Chinto Kata focused on mobility and agility.

I finished by getting my ChromeBook connected to the internet and journaling today's practices.

Saturday - Day # 5 - Day 8, 891

 

The Details:

We spent the night in Fredricksburg VA on our way to Sherry's in Bluffton SC. After we arrived and Ginnie was out walking Echo, I decided to do a Round inside the hotel room. 

The Practice:

I started with a very short Warm Up for health.

Next I did a Round (left side) I was mostly focused on "Getting It In". Very short work out today. These travel day's are tough.

That's it for today..........

Friday Practice - Day #4 in the rotation - Taiji Staff Day

 

The Details:

It's 50 at the house. It rained overnight and it's not done yet. Today is our last day in Leyden this season. I've got lots and lots of chores, packing and generally leaving the farm in good shape for next season.

The Practice:

Once I tore myself away from packing and chores I went out on The Deck and started with a full round of the original 10 Exercises. I focused on consistency and overall health.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I remained focused on using my waist as the controlling axis and moving slow and smooth.

Slow is Smooth, 

Smooth is Fast

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal (Mother) Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) tuned into using the correct sequence and imitating the animal of that particular Palm.

Next I did a round of Anyo Apat focused on sequence and the overall quality of my basic punches and kicks.

Next I did a round of Wansu Kata tuned into the timing of Shuffle and Strike.

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff (right side) focused on Stance work.

Next I did a round of Taiji Staff (left side) tuned into the sequence. I'm noticing the improvement in memorizing the sequence on the left side.

I finished with Healing Qigong and returning to the house to journal today's practices.

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FYI - I'll be traveling the next three day's so I suspect that I'll need to postpone my journaling until we arrive in NSB. I'll keep up my daily Rounds and a bit more if I have the time. Frankly I'm not looking forward to driving down I95....Oy Vey!

Thursday Practice

 

The Details:

It's 47 at the house. Short practice today because I'm crazy busy trying to get the farm ready and pack for our 6 months migration to NSB early on Saturday morning. So many details!!

The Practice:

Once I broke away from chores I went upstairs to The Loft and did a brief Warm Up.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) I needed to do this to 'catch up' I forgot to do it yesterday (Day #3) so this was a make up. 

Next I did a Round (right side) I recited the Taiji Classics during Parts I & II. I got a bit confused in Part II during the kinks about which side I was doing today. Somehow I got on the left side? 

I was out of time so I returned to the house. I'm late in journaling today's practice, but here it is!

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