The Fear Donkey

  Here we are in mid-December and life is busy. As this year comes to an end, we find that some aspects of our life are winding down just as others are winding us up. For most of us, it is an emotional/stressful time of year. So rather than telling you what you should do about it, …
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First the Tiger, Now the Dragon

On Wednesday evening of last week I became a father, again. It was a beautiful birth and my new baby boy, Kai, is a champion. As some of you might already know, Kai was born into the Year of the Dragon. Water Dragon to be exact. My first son, Milo, was born in Year of the Tiger, …
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Outdoor Training: R U Crazy?

What do you mean you practice outdoors in the winter? Are you insane? Maybe. But thats besides the point. Winter is actually one of the most important times of year for training. Why? Cause, most of us get lazy and like to hibernate. This promotes unhealthy habits. Winter training is essential for keeping the body strong …
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Paul Lara with a black jacket and beard in a meditation stance; Eyes closed.

100 Day Meditation

Zhu Ji Gong aka DeYao – Achieving the Medicine Conditions for Zhu Ji Gong: • Retain possession of sexual essence for entire time of practice. • Being able to control anger and deal with it effectively is very important. Too much fire/heat within the body at this time can be dangerous. • Spicy food and alcohol are …
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Into Mountains, Over Streams

Into Mountains, Over Streams is an International Journal for Qigong & Taiji Culture, online. Packed with valuable information, it is definitely worth a read for anyone interested in Tai Chi or QiGong. A few weeks back, I was fortunate enough to be contacted by the editor of this online journal. I was asked if I was …
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