March 2013
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Happy Hour: Meditation & Reiki
Paul Lara - March 29, 2013
Here is an idea I have been tossing around in my head for some time now. QiBelly Happy Hour – Meditation for the People The concept is basic. I am designing a simple meditation class. Guided meditation as well as silent meditation. Seated, standing, lying down – your choice. As long as certain postural concepts are maintained, positioning is up to you. The beauty of this class ...
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Qi Gong Workshop
Paul Lara - March 15, 2013
The QiBelly Project is proud to present “The Fundamentals of Qi” For beginners and adepts alike, this 2 hour workshop will address the concept of Qi in terms of health and the effect that it has on your life. Participants will be given the opportunity to practice various forms of movement and stillness based on cultivating, circulating and harmonizing Qi. More than just fitness, Qi Gong is a ...
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Creating Balance Between Life & Work
Paul Lara - March 12, 2013
With the advent of smart phones and universal wi-fi, we have the ability to access anything and everything anytime we want. Love it or hate it, the fact remains we work longer hours than before. The line that used to separate work from home is no longer. It’s important to be in one place at one time. Mind separate from body, a habit that most of us ...
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Simple Breathing Techniques: Stress Reduction
Paul Lara - March 5, 2013
For most of us, the breath is not a conscientious process. Its not something we have to think about in order to survive. We breathe because we have to, it’s an involuntary response. But what if, just for a few minutes, I asked you to watch your breath. How would your body react? Think of your heartrate, your overall circulation, your digestion, your sleeping patterns, etc. ...
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Meditation in the Workplace
Paul Lara - March 2, 2013
What if work was your meditation? Seated at your workstation, just you and your assignment. Your assignment is one-pointed. Your assignment is to isolate your moment. One task at a time. No need for complexity. Learn how to create a habit that keeps you present, centered and more efficient. Maintaining awareness on just one thing at a time, we discover how to take meditation off the cushion and ...
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