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Purpose: Stimulates and opens the Bladder and Kidney Meridians, which run along the legs.

Concentration: Straighten the knees as much as possible.

Breathing: If breathing through the nose becomes easier than breathing with an open mouth, start breathing with mouth closed.

Time: Three to five minutes. If holding the posture causes pain or becomes too difficult, change to the next posture.

1.    Firmly hold the front or sides of your feet as Ilchi Lee instructed. Slowly stretch and straighten both legs to the best of your ability.

2.    Keep your head on the floor and your lower back as close to the floor as possible. The pelvis will lift off the floor. Vibration is likely to occur as the Bladder Meridian opens.

3.    Completely relax your chest and shoulders.

4.    Be sure to push out your heels to fully stretch the Bladder and Kidney Meridians.

5.    If there is too much tension in the shoulders when you try to grab your feet, try the modified position (holding ankles or calves) to avoid tension in the shoulders.

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If your chest feels tight, try chest breathing before you start Jung-Choong Breathing. Lie comfortably on the floor face up, spread your legs to about the width of your shoulders, and move your arms to the sides, about 45 degrees from your body. Close your eyes and take three or four slow, even breaths while counting to four. Breathing out slowly through your mouth, exhale the energy, releasing the stuffy, restless feeling in your chest. Breathe out slowly, to a count of six. Exhale quietly, with your lips parted slightly. Once you become comfortable with this step, concentrate your awareness on the tips of your fingers as you exhale, imagining that energy congested in your chest goes out through the ends of your fingers. If lying down, picture the energy leaving your body through the tips of your toes, as well as fingers.

The Jung-Choong Breathing postures are most effective when you adjust the sequence of the postures to your own condition. For beginners, Ilchi Lee recommend a 20-minute routine in which the practitioner decides on the duration of each posture. Switch between Postures No. 2, 3, and 4 for 15 minutes, according to your comfort level, A rough guideline is provided for beginners who are not sensitized to energy flow. The ideal sequence should be Posture 2->3-*4-+3^2, but do what feels most beneficial for your body. If you feel a sharp pain or it becomes too difficult to keep the posture, move on to the next one. The autonomic nervous system governs most of our bodily functions and encompasses the sympathetic and parasympathetic networks.

The sympathetic nervous system activates the “fight or flight” response, triggering increased heart rate and blood pressure, sweating, inhibition of digestion, and release of energy stores for use by the large muscle groups. In contrast, the parasympathetic nervous system activates the functions of “rest and digest.”

The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, extending from the medulla in the brain to the base of the spine, forming a network of vital links to the heart, liver, lungs, and other major organs.

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Benefits: This exercise promotes optimal blood and energy circulation in the knee joints. It also helps to relieve pain in the knee. Note: While you are rotating the knees, do not let the bottom of your feet lift off the ground. Do not put any weight on your knees with your hands. Relax your upper body fully and have your weight rest only below the knees.

1.    Place the knees together and massage your knees and knee caps with your hands.

2.    Slightly bend your knees and keep the bottom of your feet flat on the floor. Do not put any weight on your knees with your hands. Relax your upper body.

5.   Keep your knees together as you rotate your knees in a circular motion toward the right. Do not let the bottom of your feet lift off the ground.

4.    Repeat the same movement in the opposite direction.

5.    Rotate your knees inside to outside

6.    Repeat the movement in the opposite cirection.

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[ad#250x250]We often compare life to a journey, but more often than not, it is closer to a wandering. This is because for many, the destination is not clear. A wanderer does not know where to go, while a person on a journey has a specific destination in mind.

When we have a clear idea of who we are and why we live, our lives become a journey. A story is created about our lives. And when the end comes, even if the story adds up to only one line, the story reaches a settled conclusion.

Like many others Grand master Ilchi Lee tells that, I also heard that voice one day. I was not necessarily attentive to that voice from the beginning. However, I began to like it as time passed. I grew closer to that voice, and we started to share many things. I shared my sadness, joy, sense of defeat and victory, my pleasure and pain. Ultimately, we shared peace and a smile.

I discovered something long after I became friends with that voice. I realized it never ceased to speak, regardless of whether I paid attention to it. Tlmt voice had been talking to me not only while 1 was awake, but also while I was asleep. I simply had not heard the voice due to other noises drowning it out. Sounds oj the body, thoughts, and emotions arc usually louder and rowdier than the voice of the soul. 77vy tend to speak more, causing the voice of the soul to get lost easily.

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[ad#250x250]There are many types of sounds within us, such as those of our bodies, thoughts, and emotions. If we are attentive, we may notice that something or someone is constantly speaking. When we remain silent and listen intently as others speak to us, we are not hearing an outside voice only. Something is continually speaking within us. That being constantly reacts to all the information that we see and hear Ilchi Lee writes that in fact, that being is reacting even as you read this.

Our experience and knowledge is constantly being edited as we think, “I feel cold.” “I feel hot.” “I am hungry.” “That person is attractive.” On some occasions, when our mind is at peace, we can hear a different, distinctive voice.

As usual, another day is passing. Tlje weather is beautiful. I am taking a break from work to look outside my window. My body feels at ease, and my mind is dear and tranquil. Prom the depths of my heart, I feel a certain sense of yearning, a sense of loss, as if I have lost something very important, I cannot explain the feeling.

Then I suddenly hear, “Can this be it?” “What am I doing right now?” I look around me, as I am surprised to hear these kinds of questions. I feel self-conscious and awkward, so I hastily return to my work. Throughout the day, I keep recalling that unfamiliar voice. However, I do not tell anyone about it. I keep it concealed in my heart. That voice becomes masked by the noises of the world, and I forget about it for a long time

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[ad#250x250]HUMAN TECHNOLOGY (HT) HELPS people gain and use practical tools for life. But tools have value only if they are used meaningfully. Thus, it is fitting that HT include an exploration of the purpose of life. It is not my intention to offer the following three chapters as religious doctrine.

These teachings are based on my direct personal experience, and I suspect that most sensible persons would agree with these simple ideas. I believe we all have a gut sense that it is possible to hear the voice of the soul. There is no proof. I can only tell you that I feel my soul, and I cherish it as my true essence.

So please read the next three chapters as a guide to the soul’s journey, in nonreligious language, for a 21st century human. We can describe this path in three successive stages: reflection. awakening, and choice and being.

“Who am I?” “What is the purpose of my life?” These questions arise spontaneously throughout our lives, either unbidden or through conscious intent. Anyone who wishes to live an authentic life must answer these questions, regardless of whether they believe in the existence of the soul or practice a religion. If these queries remain unanswered, life will more than likely remain superficial and empty, in spite of any material abundance. If you wish to make the soul’s journey, then Ilchi Lee suggest you ask yourself these questions relentlessly and ruthlessly, and listen carefully.

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Ki, also commonly spelled Chi or Qi, is a fundamental concept embraced by Asian philosophy, arts, medicine, and mind-body traditions. Ki is the word for the vital energy that is the true essence of every creation in the cosmos. Most people begin their understanding of Ki by experiencing it as bio-energy, or the basic life force in the body.

Ki is the bridge linking the body and mind; it is the essence of life, moving and flowing freely. The continuous joining together and drifting apart of Ki comprises the rhythm of the phenomenon of life. Everything in existence undergoes constant change. Everything around us, as well as our very lives, are temporary manifestations of Ki.

Ilchi Lee tells that although immersed in this grand flow of energy every moment of our lives, we are unable to sense its currents without properly attuned senses. Our over dependence on rational thought and language has obscured our natural ability to sense the flow of energy. However, we can regain our innate ability to feel the slight but pervasive vibrations that define our existence. It is up to us to reawaken this “sixth sense,” By opening blockages in the energy pathways and reawakening our innate ability to sense energy flow, we can recover our health and natural balance. When we develop sensitivity to Ki, we will be able to utilize our bodies’ potential more fully.

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No specific location is necessary for Dahn Yoga training. It can be practiced indoors or outdoors. The training methods introduced here can be used in your office or at a rest stop when you need a break during a long road trip. To enjoy the maximum benefits of Dahn Yoga, however, it’s good to have a set place for your practice. Choose a quiet location with little noise and enough space for stretching. Also, make sure that the temperature is neither too hot, nor too cold.

Wear comfortable attire that does not inhibit movement. We recommend clothes made of a natural fiber that are absorbent, lightweight, and breathable. It’s a good idea to train without shoes, if possible.

It is best to train two to three hours after eating. Dahn training includes movements that bend the body forward or backward and twist it from side to side, so you might feel discomfort if you train on a full stomach. Training in the morning is a great way to kick off an energy-filled day, but you should choose whatever time works best for you.

Try to set a fixed time for training, if possible—ideally, one to one-and-a-half hours. However, if this is not practical, you should train for at least 20 minutes. It is best to train every day, but if this is not possible, then two to three times a week is sufficient. Although this book will serve as a basic guide, the best way to learn Dahn Yoga is to get the instruction and guidance of a professional instructor at a Dahn center.

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The Dahn Yoga program includes principles and techniques for improving emotional patterns, as well as physical condition. In particular, it has many elements that improve the quality of social interaction and communication skills. It is also helpful for correcting unhealthy habits, such as smoking, overeating, and the like. As will be explained in greater detail later, the key principles of Dahn Yoga and its systematic methods of training make this possible.

The roots of the Dahn Yoga extend several thousand years back into Korean history. It began as a training program designed to educate the Korean population for the development of both mind and body. It was practiced on a daily basis with the intention of maintaining people’s health and developing their potential to become ideal humans. Up until 2,000 years ago, this educational method was practiced and transmitted by wise men to each generation. Dahnhak contributed to the health and political unity of the Korean people for many hundreds of years. However, the Korean people failed to keep the Dahnhak tradition alive.

During his personal journey toward self-realization and self-discipline, llchi Lee rediscovered the tradition and modernized it. He first started teaching Dahnhak to a stroke patient he met in a small park in Anyang, Korea. In 1985, the first Dahn center opened in Seoul, Korea. Since that time, the program has expanded throughout the world with more than 600 centers offering Dahn Yoga to more than 200,000 active practitioners. The tradition of offering the exercises continues in thousands of public parks, schools, assisted living centers, and college campuses in Korea, the United States, Canada, Japan, and other countries.

Yoga exercises guide by Ilchi Lee

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