Sunday Practice

 

Shot the two images above with my IPhone

Shot with my Sony camera

The Details:

It's 67 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:00. The high tide was at 4:20 (2.3'). Nothing is scheduled today. 

The Friendsgiving didn't happen yesterday but we did our own Thanksgiving (very tasty) for supper. Ginnie's making turkey/rice soup later today. Yum!

Note: Matt and Lisa stopped to chat a little. I saw Doris and Janice to wave to. A few folks waved or said good morning. There were a few folks that chose to ignore me, that's always the case.

The Practice:

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

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting the Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on Relaxed Balance, using waist as the controlling access of the entire body, breathing and coordination.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides) I used Mud-Wading Stepping throughout the set. 

Next I did a round of Anyo Walo tuned into using more speed and focus on all my techniques.

Next I did a round of Sanchin Kata focused on the quality of my dynamic tension and connecting my breathing with my techniques.

I returned to the house to eat breakfast, relieve my self (I really had to go) and journal today's practices.

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I did my usual (I'm addicted) Qigong Walk north in the late afternoon. I did mobility exercises and the Dragons Back then a full round of Cheng style Baguazhang Old 8 Palms (both sides) using Mud-Wadding Step throughout, then a full session on the Walk Over before returning to the house.

Saturday Practice

 

Shot with my IPhone

Shot with my Sony camera

The Details:

It's 63 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:59. The low tide was at 9:33. It was very windy on the beach it was coming directly out of the east. 

We have all the window treatments back up. 

We have a 'Friendsgiving' later today at Nancy and Rocco's.

Note: I ran into Josh on the Walk Over. He was with his two exuberant labordoddles. He introduced himself and to me he is the new owner of Coastal Condos at the end of 22 nd Ave.

Then Matt and Lisa stopped to chat briefly.

Then Wes stopped (in his golf cart) to chat after I finished my Round. We talked extensively about breathing and mindset. He scours the internet for information. 

The Practice:

I started with 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 relaxed balance and breathing.

Next I did Standing and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides). I did two rounds of Phoenix Palm (#5) to flush out the correct techniques.

Next I did two rounds of Anyo Pito. I did two rounds to flush out the error on the first round. I remained focused on correct sequence.

Next I did a round of Kusanku focused on mobility, agility and leg strength and stretch. I just realized that Sunsu was the Kata I should have done to be in the correct rotation.

I did a late afternoon Qigong Walk north and did mobility stretches, Dragon's Back and a full round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms (alternating sides) focused on proper sequence. I did a mobility and strength session on the Walk Over.

Friday Practice

 

Shot with my IPhone

Shot with my Sony camera. Processed in Photoshop CS6

The Details:

It's 45 at the house. Brrr! The sunrise was at 6:59. The low tide was at 8:28 (0.5')

Note: Matt and Lisa (from Eastern Washington State) stopped to chat. I saw Wes in his golf cart to wave to.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on stretching my fascia and strengthening my legs.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I remained focused on Relaxed Balance, Song, moving from the waist and applications

Next I did Standing PT and Healing Qigong

Next I did a round of  Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) reciting the names of the postures throughout the Set.

Next I did a round of Anyo Anim using more focus and speed and the beginning and I focused on application towards the end.

Next I did a round of Kusanku Kata focused on agility and leg strength. This Kata is challenging as one ages.

Next I did another round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) focused on using the best quality postures I was able to do.

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

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In the late afternoon (5 ish) I Qigong Walked north and did my usual practices. I did a full round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Palms (alternating sides) on the beach at 21 st Ave., then my usual practices on the Walk Over before returning to the house. The light from the sunset was fabulous on the horizon. It was cold with a very stiff wind coming from the north.

Thursday 'Thanksgiving' Practice

 

Shot with my Sony camera

Shot with my IPhone

The Details:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:58. The low tide was at 7:26 ( 0.5'). We have reservations at 2:45 at River Park Terrace with Bill and Nevin. They are going to pick us up at 2:30.

Note: First I talked to Matt and Lisa who were walking north on the beach, then John The surfer/nurse stopped to talk and then as I was walking back to the house Wes stopped (he was in an electric golf cart) to chat. I also saw Doris and Janice. It was a very social morning.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency, stretching my fascia and leg strength.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on balance, breathing through the nose and leg strength. I remained in a state of Song throughout the form.

Next I did Standing PT and Healing Qigong. 

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 5-8 (both sides) focused on using good posture and stimulating my waist meridian.

Next I did a round of Anyo Tatlo using more focus and speed on my punches and kicks.

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

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Wednesday Pratice

 

The Details:

It's 64 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:57. The low tide was at 6:27 (0.05'). 

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ focused on consistency. I took extra care of my right knee; it was acting up 

Next I did a Round (left side) realizing I did the right side two days in a row, now I'm back on track.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4. I used Mud-Wading Step (good session) for the first six circles and then Lion Stepping for the Lion, Snake, Bear and Dragon Palms.

Next I did Anyo Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo and Apat to get back on The Rotation. Because of the new windows and doors I've been skipping the Anyo's for the past 4 day's. Now I'm back on track. Yay!

Next I did Seisan, Niahanchi, Seiunchin and Wansu Kata to get back on the correct rotation.

Late in the afternoon I QW north and did a session of mobility exercises and The Dragons Back when I got back to 21st Ave I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang 8 Animal Palms Changes 1-4 (alternating sides) being extra careful of my right knee. I did a session of mobility and strengthening exercises before returning to the house to prepare supper.

I need to do Taiji Jian & Staff as well as Monkey Staff and Lo Family Staff to get my weapons forms back on the correct rotation. I guess I'll have to do those weapons forms tomorrow?

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Late Afternoon Qigong Walk On The Beach

 

I QW north to the second Walk Over past the Pelican Condos and did a sessions of Mobility Stretched, The Dragons Back. When I got back to 21st Ave I did a round of Yin styled Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8 on the beach and a round of mobility stretches and strengthening exercises before heading back to 829 to pack up to head back home. We have a 6:30 reservation and Chases on the Beach.

Tuesday Practice

 Shot with my IPhone

The Details:

It's 63 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:56. The low tide was at 6:46 (0.04'). Jason, Matt and Rob from Gulfstream Glass are coming back today to replace a few more windows and the backdoor. We have another day at 839 22nd Ave. It's nice to have a place to go! With gratitude and appreciation.

Note:

Max and Lisa stopped on their way north to chat. They are here until the 10th. I also waved to Doris and Janice.

The Practice:

I QW to the beach for sunrise. I arrived just in time to see the first light of the day. There were plenty of tourists taking photos and videos with their phones.

I started with a modified version of The 10 Exercises. Not exactly the original 10 but not all of the 10+ either.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on Opening The Joints and Rubbing The Neck On The Collar.

At about the 1/2 way mark I realized that I did the right side yesterday. I stayed on the right side again today. 

Next I did a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Yin style Baguazhang 8 Linking Palms Changes 5-8

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

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Late Afternoon Qigong Walk on The Beach

 

I QW north to the second Walk Over past the Pelican Condos. I did mobility stretches and The Dragons Back at the half way point and a round of Yin style 8 Linking Palms Changes 1-4 (both sides) on the beach when I got back to 21st Ave. I did mobility and strengthening exercises on the Walk Over before returning home. 

Monday Practice

 

The Details:

It's   at the house. The sunrise was at 6:55. The low tide is at 5:15 (0.04'). We've got Gulf Stream coming at 9 to replace our windows and doors. Oh boy! It'll be a good thing....Once it's done!! The whole house is torn apart. Oy Vey!

Max and Lisa introduced themselves as they were walking south.

The Practice:

I QW to the beach just before sunrise. It was a good one this morning. I wished I had a real camera!

I started with a brief Warm Up using the first few of The 10 focused on consistency.

Next I did a Round (right side) focused on feeling the air. the sounds, the smells and developing a deep connection to nature. 

I ended with a Standing PT session and Healing Qigong.

I remain focused on "Rub The Neck Against The Collar" while QW or practicing.

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Bagua yin shou hook sword--Liu Yun Qiao

Zhang Jie Mother Forms 1992

Sunday Practice

 

Shot with my Sony camera

Shot with my IPhone 

The Details:

It's 66 at the house. The sunrise was at 6:55. The high tide was at 10:34 ( 2.7'). I saw Roger to talk to and I said hi to the couple walking that I've seen the past few day's.

The Practice:

I started with a full round of The 10+ tuned into range of motion, stretching my fascia and strengthening my legs.

Next I did a Round (left side) reciting my version of The Taiji Classics during Part I. I focused on Counter Balancing and opening and closing my Kua (inguinal fold) 

Next I did a brief Standing PT and Healing Qigong.

Next I did a round of Cheng style Baguazhang Yin/Yang Circle Walking (both sides) focused on hook step/swing step.

Next I did a round of Anyo Isa adding more pop, speed and focus to my punches and kicks.

Next I did a round of Seisan Kata adding more speed, flow and focus.

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane (right side) 

Next I did a round of Taiji Cane (left side) focused on sequence. Once again I was confused at the end of Section IV. 

I returned to the house. I stopped to chat with Cathy and Ginnie on 22nd Ave. 

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Cheng Style/ Liu Bin Lineage Routines with Lui Xhinghan

Liu Bin style Bagua Zhang with Master Zhang Jie