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Physical exercise is important has been known for its benefit to the muscles and in the long run to the bones. The benefits of physical exercise is best noticed when one approaches the age when they are exposed to osteoporosis. For women the period beyond menopause comes come as test to just how strongly the muscles are held together.
Dahn Yoga employees are ostensibly working at the top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs–“Self Actualization”, and their behavior may seem different than comparable employees who are only seeking to meet physiological needs. The brain power is more like a computer’s CPU. If the computer’s processing unit is not powerful and fast, then the rest of the computer’s functions will be slow too. This is the case with low brain power. It may not necessarily mean that the brain is of low capacity; butt like in a computer, the CPU may be infected by a virus or overloaded with temporary files that need to be deleted. The memory may also need to be defragmented. Meridian exercises such as Dahn Yoga will play similar roles in body of human being as the CPU.
As a student of biology, I do not dispute such a fact, neither is it too foreign. But one thing that is sure and is also a fact that can be established among many other biology or even medical students, is the fact that the emphasis on emotional well being as a prerequisite for physical well being is a relatively a new phenomenon among natural science practitioners.
It is a fact that the brain is the master coordinator of energy and power in the human body. In biology, especially the study of bio kinetics, I have learnt the importance of having to power the brain to be able to power the rest of the body. Simple and soft exercise provides the brain with power building mechanisms that I believe have been able to rejuvenate the human body. The exercises are pretty simple and most of them can be done at home.
An individual who benefits from enhanced brain power is likely to demonstrate it in better performance at workplace. Capacities for critical thinking, creative thinking and deduction are greatly enhanced. Such an individual will be more strategic in thinking and therefore able to make appropriate decisions that spur business growth.
Enhanced brain power is also seen in the ability to relate better with the people around a person. Control of emotions such as anger is also expected as a result of enhanced brain power. Enhanced brain power has been shown to lead to enhanced quality of life.
Dahn Yoga method to strengthen the energy centers in the body
Standing on a wooden pillow
- Stand on the wooden pillow with bare feet.
- Point your toes toward the floor as much as possible.
- Rock your weight gently and adjust the positions of your feet to massage all parts of your feet.
- Continue for 5 minutes. (Visit www.healingplaza.com for more information about wooden pillows.)
- Benefits: Helps circulation to the lower extremities and balances water and fire energy in their appropriate locations.
The most efficient way to strengthen and warm your Dahnjon is to recover the state of Water Up, Fire Down in your body. The exercises taught in a local Dahn Yoga center are designed by Ilchi Lee to balance water and fire energy and to ease your headache symptoms.
Abdominal breathing is a perfect companion to meridian exercises, says Dahn Yoga instructor Alex. After relaxing your body through meridian exercises, perform abdominal breathing for about ten to twenty minutes. It will enhance your health dramatically. Abdominal breathing is related to the movement of the diaphragm, a dome-shaped structure that assists in breathing and acts as a natural partition between our heart and lungs on one side, and our stomach, spleen, pancreas, liver, kidneys, bladder, and small and large intestines on the other.
When we breathe deeply, our diaphragm moves downward as we inhale and upward as we exhale. The more the diaphragm moves, the more our lungs are able to expand, which means more oxygen can be taken in – and more carbon dioxide released – with each breath. Dahn Yoga practice encompasses abdominal breathing.
When we breathe fully and deeply, the belly, lower rib cage, and lower back expand on inhalation, thus pushing the diaphragm down deeper into the abdomen. The same structures retract on exhalation. In deep abdominal breathing, these rhythmic movements help to detoxify our inner organs, promote blood flow and peristalsis, and pump fluid more efficiently through our lymphatic system. Dahn Yoga practice daily exercise.
When we refer to Dahn Jon, it means the lower Dahn Jon, which acts as the fuel tank that stores energy for circulation throughout the body. When your lower Dahn Jon becomes strengthened, the overall energy balance of your body will be restored, amplifying your natural healing power. You will exhibit more patience and drive, developing a stronger sense of self-confidence. When you practice meridian exercise, it is always recommended to focus on the lower Dahn Jon.
Deep breathing occurs naturally if we breathe with our awareness focused on our Dahn Jon. It is located roughly two inches below the navel and two inches inside the body, in the center of the abdomen.
As you do your breath work, focus your mind’s attention on this area of your body. Feel your lower abdomen rising when you breathe in and falling when you breahte out. Do this slowly and concentrate on your breathing. If this method seems difficult, place one hand on your lower abdomen and the other on your chest. As you breathe, feel the hand on your lower abdomen moving while the hand on your chest stays still. This approach is called abdominal breathing or Dahn Jon breathing at Dahn Yoga. If you take time to practice this daily, soon your mind will do it automatically — abdominal breathing will simply become part of how you breathe. One part of your mind will do this deep breathing while other parts of your mind focus on other things that allow you to move through your day.
Abdominal breathing is a perfect companion to meridian exercises. After relaxing your body through Dahn Yoga meridian exercises, perform abdominal breathing for about ten to twenty minutes. It will enhance your health dramatically.
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.
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Lee Ann Fleming
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Dahn Yoga: Physical Benefits
- Spine is lengthened and stretched
- Height can be increased by one inch
- Practitioner develops a keen sense of awareness in distinguishing parts of the body where Dahn energy has become blocked.
- Flexibility and strength are developed; stress and fatigue are lessened and released. Internal organs are stimulated, accompanied by a sense of vitality.
- Pelvis and spine are realigned, as the body reestablishes a natural symmetrical balance. Pain in these areas will diminish as symmetrical balance is optimized.
- Body’s ability to break down fat cells and increase blood circulation is enhanced.
- Muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems are strengthened, and meridian system is activated.
- Toxins and stagnant energy in the body are dissipated.
- Increased sense of vitality is experienced as Ki energy is gathered in the energy center in the lower abdomen. The practitioner can experience a more vibrant voice projection. Tasks of daily living can be performed with a heightened and more robust sense of well-being… by Ilchi Lee
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