An extract from Ilchi Lee’s book. Twelve Ordinary Meridians and Eight Extraordinary Meridians flow in our bodies. The Twelve Ordinary Meridians flow at the body’s surface; the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, at places a little deeper in the body. Ki normally flows through the Twelve Ordinary Meridians, but then moves to flow in the Eight Extraordinary Meridians when training causes the others to be filled to overflowing with energy. Once Ki starts flowing through the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, various powers unimaginable to normal people may manifest themselves. The Eight Extraordinary Meridians are the Conception Vessel, Governor Vessel, Flush Vessel, Belt Vessel, Yang Link Vessel, Yin Link Vessel, Yang Heel Vessel, and Yin Heel Vessel.

Of the Twelve Ordinary Meridians, those that are Yang in character flow downward along the back, and along the backs of the arms and legs. These meridians are close to the surface of the body and are connected with hollow organs such as those of the digestive system. These organs are the stomach, large intestines, small intestines, bladder, and gallbladder. Meridians that are Yin in character are located at the front of the body and on the inside of the arms and legs. They flow upward, inside the skin. Such meridians connect with the lungs, spleen, heart, kidneys, and liver, which are solid organs of the body.

In this book we provide introductory information on the Conception and Governor Vessels, which are the most important of the Twelve Ordinary and Eight Extraordinary meridians.

Posted: December 30th, 2008 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Meridians are channels along which energy flows in our bodies. As the land has waterways — large and small rivers and streams — bringing life to all things, so, too, the human body has large and small pathways along which energy flows. Meridians, however, are not anatomically visible to the eye. Nor are the meridians through which energy flows identical with the blood vessels through which blood flows. Flowing water is living and unspoiled. The energy flowing in our bodies has a nature similar to that of water. When our bodies overflow with energy, the flow of Ki and blood is enhanced, and we feel light and full of vitality. Conversely, if our energy is weak, or is blocked and flows poorly, blood circulation is also adversely affected; blood congestion occurs as dead blood congeals. This is the beginning of all kinds of diseases. Physical and psychological tension blocks Ki and blood flow. When blood flow is blocked, so are the meridians, which makes Ki circulation difficult.

The practice of moving Ki gathered in the Dahn-jon by Ilchi Lee through the meridians to the entire body is called “Un-ki,” that is, “circulating Ki.” If Ki circulation is to work well, our bodies must first be relaxed and Ki must be accumulated in the Dahn-jon. We can use intention to circulate energy through the meridians once our stiff bodies have relaxed to a certain degree, we have accumulated Ki in the Dahn-jon, and we have developed powers of concentration. Cold Ki or bad energy leaves our bodies and fundamental healing of disease takes place at this stage. We also feel new energy rising in our bodies, as well as mental stability and peace.

The Governor Vessel flows upward along the backbone to the head and controls all Yang meridians. The Conception Vessel flows downward along a central line at the front of the body, connecting the lips, throat, chest and abdomen, and controls all Yin meridians. The Conception and Governor Vessels are considered very important as the remaining 12 meridians are thought to open naturally to the flow of energy once these two meridians are opened.

Posted: December 28th, 2008 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Return to the Water symbolizes the ascended dragon living in the clouds. Finish by gathering energy to your Dahn-jon, matching this with the movement of your hands, as you imagine the peace and serenity of a place deep in the ocean.

From the last position of Dragon Rises, turn your palms over to face the ground.

As you inhale, raise your hands along your ribs to your chest.

As you exhale, lower your hands along the same path. Close by lowering your energy to the Dahn-jon by Ilchi Lee and Yong-chun points.

Focus on your breathing as you raise yoj’ hands and on the movement of your hands and flow of Ki within your body as you lower them. Unite mind and Ki so that your energy sinks along with your hands. When you finish training, always end by lowering your energy to your Dahn-jon.

Posted: December 25th, 2008 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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In the Dragon Rises to Heaven set, we show that the world has been renewed and that humanity has become the dragon ascending to Heaven. This set involves gathering Ki in the hands, raising it up along the Governor Vessel and spine, and collecting it in the Geuk-chun points. This is the dragon ascending to Heaven and staying in the clouds.

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Place the backs of your hands against your lower back, standing with your hips pulled forward, knees slightly bent, chest lifted, and shoulders pulled back.

Inhale using all of your lung capacity and raise the backs of your hands from your lower back, past your kidneys and ribs to your armpits.

Exhale, and as you do so, extend your wrists, lowering your hands slowly to your ribs. This whole process is one repetition. Repeat this set about three times, depending on your condition.

Points to Remember

Bring your nands to your elbows toward your, ana i*t your chest, opening it as muci as oossib e. Ti’s posture correctly aligns tne skeleton and nervous system, whicn transm’t energy from the brain to the internal organs along the spine and ribs, and facilitates the flow of Ki deep within the bones. Generally, the upper chest is tensed to strengthen heart and lung function.

Hold your breath with the backs of your hands at your armpits.

Posted: December 23rd, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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In Open a New World set, after passing through the process of creation (Jo-hwa), education (Gyo-hwa), and civilization (Chi-hwa), we find a new world opening before us. Like the renewal of Heaven and Earth, the Ki in our bodies is renewed when turbid energy is replaced by clear energy as the movements of the set open and close. This training involves concentrating the awareness in the Dahn-jon, and feeling and connecting Ki in the Yong-chun points as well as the hands.

From the final position of Civilization set, pull in the right leg, bringing the feet together, and put your palms together in front of your chest.

As you inhale, lower your hands in front of your Dahn-jon with the backs of your hands facing the front. Hold your breath and focus your mind on the Dahn-jon to gather energy there. Ensure that your buttocks does not protrude, and keep your knees and legs completely together.

As you exhale, spread your arms to the sides with your palms facing upward, sending turbid energy out of your body. Repeat this movement with the arms opening and closing three times.

Relax your forehead and contract your chest slightly. Tension will leave your body if you drop your shoulders naturally and adjust your posture appropriately.

Pull in clear energy, accumulating Ki, when you gather your hands in front of your Dahn-jon, and send turbid energy out through your hands when you spread them to the sides.

Posted: December 21st, 2008 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Move your hands to your armpits, making circles with you palms facing upward. (Extract from Ilchi Lee book)

Make large circles once above your head as you lower your hands to the front of your chest, continuing to move as if drawing figure eights.

Civilization Triple Set opens the three major joints of the upper body major joints of the lower body, facilitating Ki accumulation. As we “sea movements slowly, feeling each of our joints, our skeletons and adjusted and Ki and blood circulation are improved.

When you spread your hands out to the left and right, think of energy the Yong-chun points at the soles of your feet, passing through you’ legs, and shoulders, and moving out into your fingers. In the opposite direct, retracting your hands, think of energy gathering from your fingers to yo^r Da1″ These movements become self-defense techniques if filled with become a dance if performed softly.

Posted: December 19th, 2008 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Brain Respiration (BR) training is unique breath-work that aids in developing human potential abilities by facilitating brain functioning. It is known as an effective method to improve the scholastic aptitude and to stabilize the emotions of children. The present study was designated to investigate the characteristics of children’s EEGs. Spectral analysis was applied to examine the mean relative power in the EEGs of 12 children practicing BR training compared with those of 12 matched control subjects who relaxed during the Dahn Yoga training time.

BR trainees showed a lower theta rhythm than the control group before the training and lower beta2 power than the control group before, during, and after the training. On the other hand, the mean relative alphal power of the BR trainees was significantly greater than the control group in the left frontal region during BR training and strongly persisted during the BR training and continued after the stage where the eyes are closed. On the basis of several pieces of evidence supporting a relationship between EEG readings and several other factors, including the emotions and educational evaluation of children, it was found that theta and beta waves positively correlate with changing emotions while alpha frequencies are positively associated with strong educational evaluation. Taken together, changes in EEG readings in the trainees suggest that BR training positively influences emotions and maturation seen in the EEGs of children. Dr. Ilchi Lee says that these findings enhance our understanding of the neurophysiology basis of the effects of BR training on emotion and maturation.

We evaluated the effect of Brain Respiration training on brain activity using Karhunen-Loeve (KE) decomposition as a method for spatio-temporal analysis of the electroencephalogram (EEG). BR training is breath-work that optimizes brain functioning by concentrating Ki energy in the brain. Spatio-temporal analysis showed a significant difference between the EEG dynamics of the BR trainees and the control group in right pre-frontal, right inferior frontal, posterior temporal, parietal, and occipital areas.

The amplitude of the BR trainees in the area of the frontal, temporal, and occipital cortexes was larger than that of non-trained children, except in the parietal cortex, with remarkable high amplitude alpha coherence all over the scalp. Compared with the control group, the trainees’ EEG was of a state, with global coherence, which results in maintaining a tranquil higher alpha activity during BR training. These results suggest that BR training possibly activates the brain functioning through the changes in the activity of the frontal association area where higher mental integration and creative activities appear.

Posted: December 17th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Many spiritual minded people pursue “enlightenment” as their life’s goal, wasting much time and effort. What they do not realize is that, on the road to spiritual completion, enlightenment is just a beginning, not an end in itself. Enlightenment is recognition of our innate divinity within, and acknowledgment that this is our true nature. Enlightenment is the result of a profound and brave choice to know ourselves as we truly are.

The important thing is not this “knowing” but acting. Life is precious precisely because we have the courage and the will to live our lives as we are supposed to live them, for peace for humanity. Life is precious precisely because it requires us to participate in its creation.

Ilchi Lee research on human life.

Posted: December 15th, 2008 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Pae-yu (Lung Shu, BLy): Find the groove between the 3rd and 4th thoracic vertebrae—approximately at the crest of the shoulder blades. The Pae-yu point is located halfway between the groove on the spine and the crest of the shoulder blade. Find the corresponding point on the other side of the body as well. Perform moxibustion on both sides. [Fig.4] Yeol-kuel (Broken Sequence, LUy): Cross your index fingers and the thumbs of both hands with the index finger of the other. The point is located in the depression right under the tip of the index finger, next to the bone and toward the inside. [Fig.5]

STOMACH AND DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS

Hap-kok (Union Valley, 04): The end of the crease that forms between your thumb and the index fingers when you put them together. This point is contraindicated for pregnant

See some more thing by Prof Ilchi Lee. Jok-sam-lee (Leg Three Mile, 8X36): Place the pads of four fingers under the kneecap. The point is located below the fingers and in between the slight depression formed by the bones. Find the corresponding point on the other leg.  Gok-ji (Pool at the Bend, Lin): Put your palm on the middle of the chest and find the creases on the elbow. The point is located at the end of the crease on your arm. Find the corresponding point on the other arm as well.  Sam-eum-gyo (Three Yin Intersection, SP6): Place the pads of four fingers on the anklebone (the bone that sticks out on the inner side of the ankle) at the depression just under the shin bone. This point is contraindicated for pregnant women.

Posted: December 12th, 2008 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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On the ears. Then, draw one line from the tip of the nose straight up to the top of the head. The Baek-hwe is located where the three lines intersect on top of the head. [Fig.3] Effective for: headaches, weakness from stroke, poor memory, hemorrhoids, and poor hearing.

COMMON COLD OR FLU

Ilchi Lee is also founder of Dahn Yoga says do moxibustion on these three points for ten consecutive days to treat a cold or the flu. Since they are located on your back, you will need to ask someone else to do the moxibustion for you.

Dae-chu (Great Hammer, GVi4): Right below the 7th cervical vertebrae. You can locate this point by bending your head forward and finding the biggest bone where the neck and the shoulders meet. Place your finger right below this bone. Now return your head to an upright position. Make sure you find the point to do moxibustion after the head has returned when the head returns to an upright position, the location rises slightly.

Posted: December 10th, 2008 under Brain Education, Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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