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Dahn Yoga Basic Exercises

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Posted by duck on September 23, 2008 at 2:21 pm

Dahn-jon Clapping

As Ilchi Lee instructs Dahn-jon Clapping, as noted above, is a simple but effective method for strengthening the lower Dahn-jon with a rhythmic striking (patting) of the lower abdomen with the palms of both hands. Stimulating the area in this way facilitates the circulation of both blood and energy throughout the body. You will also feel increased warmth in the area, and this exercise will assist in the prompt removal of excess gases and waste from the body. For a beginner with a weak lower Dahn-jon, or for someone having trouble feeling heat in the lower Dahn-jon, this basic exercise will help.

Intestinal Exercise

Intestinal Yoga Studio refers to the rhythmic pulling in and pushing out of the abdominal wall, thereby stimulating the intestines. This exercise will increase flexibility of the intestines and facilitate effi­cient circulation of both energy and blood. Intestinal Exercise can also be used to improve the condition ot the major internal Spread your feet shoulder width apart and bend your knees slightly. Point your toes slightly inward and feel a slight tightening of the lower abdomen..

I Strike the lower Dahn-jon area with both palms in rhythm, lightly bounc­ing your knees with each strike.

j Start with only fifty strikes at one time when beginning and work up to three hundred strikes as the lower Dahn-jon is strengthened. You may increase the number and force of the strikes with more practice. organs. Although we don’t have any muscles we can use to exer­cise our internal organs, we can indirectly work on other internal organs by moving our intestines.

If you tighten your rectal muscles during this exercise, you will be able to gather energy and feel warmth much more quick­ly. However, you should not overdo this exercise in the begin­ning, as it may result in some discomfort. Start with a few repeti­tions and work your way up.

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