by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 29, 2016 | Mindfulness/Meditation, News
Many spiritual traditions view sound as the origin of all manifestations. In the Bible, there is first the Word of God, as divine speech, and then here are light and manifestation. Similar descriptions can be seen in ancient Hindu scriptures. In these texts, mantra...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 29, 2016 | Mindfulness/Meditation, News
We heard recently from someone who returned from India. Her group met with the Dalai Lama for several days. The meetings focused on dialoguing what they believed were the five most important questions to be considered moving into the new millennium. The group was...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 29, 2016 | Fitness/Exercise, News
Qigong is pronounced “chee-gung” and literally means “energy exercise.” An ancient Chinese healing system similar to Tai Chi and Yoga. Estimated 5,000 years old. The foundation of both acupuncture and Tai Chi. Practiced by over 80 million people each day. A typical...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 29, 2016 | Fitness/Exercise, News
More and more people today are recognizing the importance of a holistic view of health, disease and self-development. From this point of reference, the body, emotions and spirit function in an interactive unity. In both self-development and health prevention,...
by Dr. Carlos Durana | Apr 29, 2016 | Coaching/Counseling, News
In my acupuncture practice in Bethesda, we use a resource model of self-development utilizing personal strengths and inner resources to generate growth. Self-development and learning often place the emphasis on what is wrong with the person (pathologizing), on what...
