Seasons In Our Life Blog
The Seasons In Our Live blog has a variety of topics and information for consideration. The topics are based on Qigong, acupuncture, life coaching, and much more .
Basic Grounding and Relaxation Technique
Begin with the AHHH breath. Relax. Check your head, neck and shoulders; let them relax, let the tension drain down and out your feet, let the exhalation carry it. Enjoy. What is that like? How is your back, your chest…
Breathing Techniques
Deep slow breathing: Back straight and relaxed. One hand inside the other (right over left), palms facing up and thumbs touching. Long, slow and deep inhalation expanding first the lower abdomen and then the chest, allowing the maximum amount of air…
Container Exercise: Compassionate Witness (Resource for Constructive Self-exploration)
Do basic grounding and relaxation technique. Receive from ground.Be aware of belly center (sensation and red sphere of energy). Be aware of heart center deep inside center of the chest (sensation and green sphere), belly center connecting to heart center…
Sound
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…
The Dalai Lama’s Practice of Compassion
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…
Qigong Fact Sheet
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.…
The Body, Movement and Sensation: Wave Motion, Self-unwinding and Archetypal Postures
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, attending…
A Resource Model of Growth
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 is the…
The Process of Change: An Overview
In my acupuncture Bethesda, Md., and northern Virginia acupuncture practice, I use a model of change that has been proven to be helpful with many of my clients who are looking to improve their health and level of wellness. The…
Examples of Cognitions Beliefs
ISSUE: Two of my friends got closer to each other than to me. Belief — “I am unworthy” (sad, angry) ISSUE: Business out of control Belief — “To improve work, I have to worry.” Limited Self: Worry, struggle, fear, control,…
Homework Behavioral Tasks
Take a manageable piece. Do the container exercise. Visualize yourself carrying out the task as you hold the container space. Notice positive as well as potentially negative features. Notice obstacles: inner critic, excuses, rationalizations, fears, etc. What do you need…
The Five Phase Model or Being and Evolution
Carlos Durana Ph.D., M.Ac. practices acupuncture in Reston, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland and in Washington D.C. The Five Phases As a Model for Problem Solving and Goal Setting The Five Phases model provides us with a set of guidelines and questions that…
About Seasons in Our Life
Dr. Durana has provided practical, integrative, holistic services since 1980 in acupuncture, body therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, life/wellness coaching, and counseling.
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