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On Parenting
Paul Lara - February 4, 2013
I didn’t want to write a blog on the difficulties of parenting, but here I am. So for those of you who didn’t know, I am the proud father of two boys, a 2 1/2 year old and a 2 month old. Becoming a father is a true blessing indeed. But ever since the birth of my youngest, life has been difficult to say the least. Sleep, ...
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Happy Year of the Snake Special – Discounts, Workshops, New Classes
Paul Lara - January 28, 2013
The Year of the Snake is almost here and in celebration QiBelly is pumping it up. Discounted pricing, new workshops, more classes and a new Thursday evening time-slot. There’s a lot going on, so pay attention! #1 – Discounted pricing – This week only!! For all my groups classes I would like to offer you a tremendous discount on my 10 class pass*. (*Must be purchased by February 1st) 10 ...
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O.Q. – Original Qi
Paul Lara - January 18, 2013
Yuan Qi – The Original Qi Original Qi is a type of undifferentiated energy. Like a human stem cell, not yet specialized, it can naturally evolve into whatever fixed and specialized form is needed. From a philosophical point of view, Yuan Qi constitutes the undifferentiated material of Wu Ji (No Extremes). When Wu Ji finally separates, it initiates the principle of opposites and creates Tai Ji (Polar ...
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Putting the Put in Puttering
Paul Lara - January 8, 2013
I was distractible today. Set aside work and just kinda bounced around the house. Music was a constant. Even watched a crap movie. I was really digging noise today. Mindlessly wasted time on Twitter. Tweeted. Or twitted, whatever. Facebook. Ya, it was in there no doubt. So there you go. My brain in distraction mode. Now I like to believe that when it comes to decision making, it is I ...
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Fat with a PH
Paul Lara - December 30, 2012
Péng The best translation from Chinese to English suggests a posture characterized as being ‘swollen’ or ‘inflated.’ It’s a term in Chinese martial arts used to create a strong physique that is soft and expansive. As well, the concept implies a centered, somewhat buoyant means of contact with your opponent. But in terms of health, it is even more amazing. The training develops whole body circulation, free from ...
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