Thread the Needle Pose

This is my new favorite pose.  (Not to be confused with my old favorite - Eye of the Needle Pose.)  It's an easy inversion that involves both stretching and balancing.  Remember, you DO NOT NEED TO DO IT ALL.  Best approach is to work up to a level that gives you a good stretch and relax into it right there.  Move on when, IF, you feel like it.

1. just lift and reach under with your arm, twisting at waist.
2. rock forward, putting some weight on shoulder/cheek for a nice neck stretch.
3. rotate the upper arm around your back to open chest.
4. lift the leg last, to work on balance.

Try Everything

And here's a dance I want to add to our repertoire.  I love this music, and this guy sure makes the dance look fun.

Here are the steps (8 counts/line):

1. RIGHT ROCKING CHAIR, QUICK SCISSOR STEPS (RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES)
2. ¼ TURN RIGHT, LOCK LEFT, TRIPLE FORWARD (RLR), LEFT FORWARD TO PIVOT ½ TURN, TRIPLE FORWARD (LRL)
3. ROCK, RECOVER, SAILOR RIGHT (RLR), SAILOR LEFT (LRL), RIGHT CROSSING TRIPLE (RLR)
4. HOLD, UNWINDING PIVOT 1/2, STEP RIGHT TAP LEFT HEEL, LEFT CROSSING TRIPLE (LRL), TAP RIGHT HEEL, STEP TOGETHER, CLAP

TAIJI

Nothing new here.  I've been lazy so now I need to review videos to remember how the forms go.  I hope YOU have all been practicing!

How's Your At-Home Exercise Program Working Out?

You've got the time.

You know you want to.

So try something that will really make you feel good, something easy and relaxing, something to make your whole day better.

Here's an idea for sheltering at home . . .

Got some tunes you love and wish we could dance to?  Share your ideas in comments and I'll look into some dances we CAN do with those tunes.

Then, stay at home and be well until it's safe for us to meet at the mall and share those tunes with new dances.

Feeling a little tight?  a little stir crazy?

Here's a plan for that!

Start with a stretch.  There are LOTS of videos to sample.  Here's one that's gonna make you feel great, relaxed, and peaceful.  These gentle moves are good for everyone, you can do these in bed!

Then, when the sun comes out, take a stroll outside.  Pick a weed if you're cruising your yard.  Wave don't hug if you're out in the neighborhood.

Be at peace.

Here's a New Line Dance to consider, and even practice at home.  Many of you already know this one, but we haven't done it at Dillards . . . yet.  There's a really fun little swivel turn.  Don't tip over!  Looking forward to dancing this one together when we get back to busy lives.  Until then - hey, take it easy.

It's official, mall closed until safe for all to return.  https://weberstown.com/events-news/news/modified-operating-hours-or-temporary-store-closures

Please take care.  Walking outside is still okay when you keep your social distance.   I'll post some videos here for when weather not so nice.

Looking forward to seeing everyone back at the mall walk once this is over.  Be well.

32 Form Taiji - another beautiful and peaceful combination form.  George's group, now led by Jenny and friends (meets by Penney's), has practiced this form for a long time.  Tues-Thurs-Sat group at Dillard's is now learning this one.  The video shows the wonderful Sifu Amin Wu doing the form so you can get a feel for it -- maybe try it -- at home.  Looking forward to floating through this and other group practices when we meet again.  Stay safe.

CHANGES ARE CONTINUING
STAY FLEXIBLE & STAY WELL

New temporarily shortened mall hours start tomorrow, March 18, 2020.   Weberstown management is making every effort to flatten the Covid-19 curve while continuing to serve the community.  Watch for more changes to come.

Meanwhile, walking hours have moved to 9-11 am (from 8-10).  The door to Dillard's court may continue to open at 8:30 am, or next change may be to keep the mall entirely closed until 9.

Everyone's cooperation during this emergency is appreciated.  We all look forward to returning to normal.  Collective goodwill will get us there quicker :-).