2025 marks 16 years in Toronto for me. In 2010, I opened QiBelly. What a trip!! And although it took 13 years to become a Canadian, that just happened!! All in all, it’s been action packed as of late. Celebrations all around. I am so very grateful. These last few months have been exciting. I …
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Boredom comes easy when stimuli is subtracted. Slowing down is a challenge. Habits betray, and we find ourselves reaching out for a hit. When I was young, a hit meant a pull, or a drag, a swig. Drugs & alcohol. These days it means something different. Scrolling, network news, porno, a coffee. Stillness isn’t easy. …
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Getting back to the studio After two weeks away from the studio, we are back. I want to thank my senior student teachers who ran the outdoor sessions while the studio was closed. I also want to congratulate those who went to the outdoor classes and anyone who was able to practice independently (whether they …
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Earlier this year, we had some water damage at the studio due to a leaky roof. The roof was replaced a few months back. But the floor needs fixing now. So the landlord will kindly be replacing our beautiful cork floor during the last two weeks of this month. Tai Chi classes will continue on Saturdays …
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I was looking at myself living my life this morning and I thought, ‘what is this nonsense!?’ It’s time to pump the brakes. This is not a brag but, I’m disciplined AF. More than not, it’s been helpful since I was young. However, the downsides speak of attachment to rhythms and self worth based on …
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