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Qi-Qi-Qi Changes
Paul Lara - August 25, 2012
Yes, the rumors you’ve heard are true. QiBelly T-shirts are on their way! Along with the spiffy new shirts, comes a spiffy new headquarters. Starting September 1st, QiBelly will be at Parkdale Prana Room 3 days a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The High Park and private classes remain unchanged. Two new Tai Chi – Qi Gong classes will be offered at Parkdale Prana Room: Tuesday nights from 6-7:00pm ...
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New Tai Chi Class
Paul Lara - July 23, 2012
In September QiBelly will be offering a new Tai Chi class at Parkdale Prana Room on Tuesday nights from 6-7pm. 1273A Queen Street West. $20 + HST per person. QiBelly Tai Chi classes are based on Chen Style Tai Chi and focus on strengthening the body, increasing overall flexibility, and sharpening mental awareness. Utilizing breath work, moving forms and intent, these gentle routines strengthen the body ...
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Reiki Redefined
Paul Lara - June 19, 2012
Defining QiBelly has always been complicated. Putting what I do into clear concise wording is a never ending process of refinement. My elevator pitch is different depending on my audience. Over the years I have avoided using certain words and tried to present myself in the atypical sense. I mean I teach Reiki, but not really. And I teach TaiJi (Tai Chi), but its not what you ...
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Working for the Weekend
Paul Lara - April 14, 2012
Most of us have been guilty of being somewhere we actually aren’t. Whether it be hating work and longing for the weekend, or worrying about the mortgage as you absently watch your child put their first steps together. More or less we have all experienced being mentally/physically in two different places. Having the ability to mentally/physically separate and go into different scenarios is a fortunate skill ...
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Breathing from the Heels
Paul Lara - February 24, 2012
There are many layers to my practice and depending on my audience, I angle myself accordingly. That being said, I consider correct breathing the root. So fundamental to a practice, and so often given the least amount of attention. Breathing is everything. Well at least it is what everything else is built upon. Establishing a smooth breath response is the concrete slab on which we ...
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