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Your Brain Is Your Life

augustrush — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:22:32 +0000

Have you ever stopped to realize that you owe everything you are to your brain?
If someone asks you who you are, what do you say?
Maybe you say something like, “My name is John. I am a twenty-seven-year-old man of African descent, and I currently work as an elementary school teacher in Dallas, Texas.”
Instinctively, you and John both know that there is much more to you. John loves most of all to be in the presence of greatart. The hair on the nape of his neck stands up when he smells freshly fallen rain. Both of you have experienced a great range of love and suffering throughout your life. How can one name
or one identity sum up all of this?
All these things do have one thing in common, however—they were generated through the brain. John’s brain enabled him to become a school teacher, and it is through his brain that he feels awe when standing before a powerful painting. A symphony of sensory input and memory within his brain gives rise to his reaction to freshly fallen rain. It is also within his brain that he stores his definition of what it means
to be a man, twenty-seven years old, and African-American.
In some sense, you could say that you are your brain. Or, at the very least, the brain is the instrument through which you experience all reality. And it is through it that you interact with reality—in every emotional reaction, in every choice that you make, and in every dream that you dream. Everything you
ever have been or will become is because of your brain.

The conditions of your life at the present moment are also dependent on the condition of your brain. If you love the conditions of your life, you must use your brain to help you maintain that life. If you want to change the conditions of your life, it will also require effective use of your brain.

From the book “In full Bloom” by Ilchi Lee

Backward Bow

augustrush — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:20:50 +0000

Benefits: Increases circulation to the spleen and stomach.
1. Place your right foot forward and your right palm on your right thigh.
2. Inhale and reach your left hand back behind your head, your palm facing the ceiling.

Let your head drop back as you follow the movement of the hand with your eyes.
3. Exhale and slowly return to the original position.
4. Repeat 3 times and then repeat on the opposite side of the body.

from the book “Power brain Kids” by Ilchi Lee.

Dahn Yoga: headstand

Young — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:54:40 +0000

The Dahn Yoga Headstand method promotes blood and energy circulation is recommended to all Houston Dahn Yoga members.

Benefits

Dahn Yoga headstand promotes efficient blood circulation to the head and brain stem, relieving headaches.
Stimulates the brain and enhances memory, concentration, and focus.
Regulates hormonal functioning.

TIPS

Massage the neck prior to performing a headstand.
If you find balancing in the middle of the room too difficult, brace yourself against a wall.

Method

Place your forearms on the floor and interlace your fingers, pulling out your elbows so your forearms create a triangle on the floor.
Cradle your head in your interlaced fingers.
Walk your feet toward your head on the floor, and feel your weight shift from your feet to your head and forearms.
Find your balance using your head and forearms, and slowly bring your legs up into the air until they are directly above your head and your spine is straight.
Breathe naturally through your abdomen and hold this posture for as long as you feel comfortable.

Welcome to Houston Dahn Yoga members

tara — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:26:11 +0000

Hi, Houston Dahn yoga members.

Welcome to our new Blog.

This is space where you can share your experience about Dahn yoga practice.

As Ilchi Lee said, “Good news create good brain,” so let’s make Houston positive and active by sharing our own good news with each other.

I am looking forward to your vivid experiences!!

HSP ^ _ ^

Ilchi Lee: a new you

Young — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:25:21 +0000

I am sometimes frustrated by myself, especially when I failed to keep the promises I made to myself. The next day I thought, “I don’t keep my promise. I am not good enough.” That’s my life pattern. Also, I have a typical thinking patterns I don’t like. I repeat some negative thought over and over again in my mind. I tend to make up a story in my mind that someone will do something bad to me or I will be taken advantage of. I do those things not because I want it, but my brain does that without my intention. I just habitually follow those thoughts. The thoughts create emotions. Emotions create another habits.

I read Ilchi Lee’s message on There is always a new you. I really liked this message. When we first come into this world, we are like a clean blank page. As time goes by, we draw something on the paper. We write something on it. Sometimes we draw positive pictures, and sometimes negative ones. However, the paper itself is never good or bad. We have an countless, infinite number of blank sheets in our brain.

I am very impressed by this: There is always a new you. I can always erase the current drawings on the paper and draw a new one. The thing is we should make a deliberate choice and take relentless action. I really want to apply this into my life. I want to create a new me! That’s one of the biggest messages I learn from the Dahn Yoga Center.

Dahn Yoga on American Stress

happysmile — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:01:40 +0000

Recently there was a National Press Release titling, “American Stress Levels Reaching an All-Time High.” Research at Cornell University proved that Dahn Yoga will help to not only reduce stress but, “participants in a cohort study reported fewer depressive symptoms, less anxiety, and greater self-efficacy.” You can read the article below:

National Press Release

American Stress Levels Reaching an All-Time High

SEDONA, Ariz., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The summer of 2008 has proven to be one of the most stressful times in recent American history, with seven stressors leading national headlines:

    --  Gas Prices at all time highs
        --  From $25/barrel in 2003 to $134/barrel for August 2008

    --  Housing Market & Foreclosure Rates
        --  1 out of every 501 households

    --  Unemployment Rates
        --  National Average 5.50%

    --  Economic Recession & Inflation
        --  June 2008 Inflation Rate: 5.02%

    --  International Conflicts
        --  Iraq, Afghanistan & Africa

    --  Obama vs. McCain: Election 08 atypically polarizing

    --  Baby Boomer Health, Aging Concerns & Social Security

The health concerns posed by the rise in stressors in America translate to numerous physical and psychological health concerns. And with over 67 million Americans qualifying as obese, and an additional 75 million as overweight, solutions to reduce stress and improve health that are attainable regardless of health or fitness level are in dire need.

Researchers from Weill Medical College of Cornell University have reviewed a lesser-known form of exercise originating in South Korea, Dahn Yoga, and the quality of life improvements associated with this energy-based form of yoga, unlike traditional Indian yogas.

The results of the study, as published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, found that after three months of Dahn Yoga classes, participants in a cohort study reported fewer depressive symptoms, less anxiety, and greater self-efficacy than they reported prior to taking the classes, and scored an increase of 15.5 points on a mental health exam. Complete details published in “Prospective study of new participants in a community-based mind-body training program.”

“Mainstream forms of exercise have clearly proven health benefits, yet as Americans continue to suffer from stress-associated health challenges, more than ever we need ways to better manage integrated physical and mental well-being,” said Dr. Sung Lee, M.D., formerly of the Weill Medical College of Cornell, and currently Secretary of the International Brain Education Association. “I was much impressed by the depth and range of quality of life improvements among persons practicing Dahn Yoga, and believe this method has significant benefits for both individuals and organizations.”

For more information, visit: http://www.DahnYoga.com or http://www.Ilchi.com. Complete source data, photos and b-roll available.

     Contact:
     Lee Ann Fleming
     VolumePR for Dahn Yoga
     leeann@volumepr.com
     +1-720-529-4850

SOURCE Dahn Yoga

Dahn Yoga on Meridian

Young — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:30:09 +0000

Dahn Yoga is an integrated mind-body training method that combines deep stretching exercises, meditative breathing techniques, and energy awareness training. Its objective is to help practitioners achieve their highest level of personal potential.

The traditional name for Dahn Yoga is Dahnahk, which literally means “the study of energy.” In Korean, Dahn refers to the primal, vital energy which is essential to all life forms, and hak refers to the sudy of a particular theory or philosophy. Thus, a Dahnhak practitioner is one who studies the system of energy for the purpose of overall self-development.

From Meridian Exercise by Ilchi Lee

Ilchi.com

happysmile — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:29:13 +0000

Has anyone visited Ilchi.com yet? It’s a new website that was created because Ilchi Lee wanted a way to interact personally with Dahn members. It’s a very ineractive website where you are welcome to a numerous amounts of activies.
It shows his personal story about how his personal story. http://www.ilchi.com/global-initiatives/ This one inspires me a lot, in that it shows that Ilchi Lee & Dahn not only focus on healing single beings, but as a greater whole in reaching out to the world. Here you can also read a touching and inspiring poem he wrote about peace.

Also there are many online trainings which you can do at home. My favorite is the “Laugh and Walk” exercise. It’s really cute and funny to watch. Jangsaeng walking really helped me with my lower back pain. Not only do I think my posture’s getting better, with it and other exercises I do, plus it’s added a “spring” into my walk!

check it out and go to www.ilchi.com

Please share your experience here with ilchi.com. What’s your favorite part??

Hello world!

Young — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:48:30 +0000

Outsiders of Texas! If you’re visiting us from outside of Texas I’d love to hear about your experiences where ever you’re from!

Share your mind!

Young — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:36:06 +0000

Hello! Please share your expereinces and advice with other Dahn members! Let’s spread HSP!