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Brilliant Minds, QiBelly Tai Chi & Neurology

“The brain both shapes us and is shaped by us — it is who we are.” — Dr. Oliver Sacks Did you know that NBC’s Brilliant Minds – Episode 2 features a QiBelly Tai Chi sequence? Did you know the “Disembodied Patient” in the episode was based on a real story? Did you know the show …
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MysticMag Interview

A Journey Through Meditation, QiGong, and Tai Chi With Paul Lara MysticMag – Published on October 25th, 2024 In today’s interview, we delve into the transformative power of ancient Eastern practices with Paul Lara, a seasoned practitioner and dedicated teacher. Discover how meditation, QiGong, and Tai Chi have shaped Paul’s life, from his early days as a …
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New Teachers + Sunday Push Hands Event

From left to right: Lia Filice | Dr. Paul Rankin | Richard Betel | Keith Holloway | Vivian Dawson | Michael Elliott (not pictured)  As many of you know, on Sunday September 29th, we had our very first teacher ceremony. I would like to take a moment to introduce our first class of Tai Chi …
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‘I Doubt Myself’ – Group Stupid

Lots of doubt floating about these days. I hear it in the streets, I see it at the nucleus.  ‘I doubt myself,’ they say.  Different mouths, different days.  We watch other people live. We sit on the couch, and watch. We fixate on what others say. We read other people’s stories. We watch other people …
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Teacher Ceremony, NBC, High Park Qi + Reiki

So much is happening in September! One month from now we will be holding our first House of QiBelly Tai Chi Teacher Certification Ceremony, as well as our second Tai Chi Apprenticeship Inaugural. Such an exciting event, but wait, there is more… Brilliant Minds (the show I worked on), starring Zachary Quinto, will be airing on …
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