February 7, 2011

T'ai Chi at the Allen Center - 2011 Day 29

The sky was a definite shade of moderate blue this morning shortly before we started. (And no, I was not significantly late.) Thus, I can reason that the days are in fact getting longer, or more accurately, the amount of daylight is yet again increasing. A day is still 86,400 seconds long, unless you wish to figure in leap years, in which case it should be approximately 86,459.1781 seconds long. Thankfully, we just add a day every four years.

Seven endured the slightly warmed winter weather and gathered for a fairly pleasant 28 minute set. The set was both called by name and by breath count. Although I would certainly not say that it was grueling, it left no margin for thought outside of the form. It was actually vaguely refreshing.

After the set, there were questions on Step Back, Ride Tiger, several on Fair Lady Works at Shuttles, a comment on Snake Creeps Down (as in the student was not aware it was a four count and found it interesting to be breathing at certain times) and a question on Crossed Hands. All in all, I found it a very rewarding session. It was definitely one of those sessions that makes me glad I chose to offer this morning practice thing in the first place.

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