Hap-kok (Union Valley, LLj.): At the end of the crease that forms between your thumb and the index fingers when you put them together. Having someone else press down on these points on both hands simultaneously is most effective. It might be a little painful, but try to bear it. Press down for a slow count of five and release for a count of five as well. Prof Ilchi Lee advise that repeat several times. [Fig.6]

Tae-chung (Great Surge, LV3): Between the big toe and the second toe, one-half inch in from where they form a web.

Press down on the points on both feet at the same time. This is good for easing stomachaches caused by indigestion. Rub the stomach and the back: Lie down and have someone rub your stomach or back with a comforting circular motion. Make sure you keep both areas covered and unexposed to cold air. This helps food settle into your stomach and eases digestion. [Fig.15]

Poong-ji (Wind Pool, GB 20): Two inches out from the middle of your neck, underneath the base of the skull. Use the thumbs of both hands to press these points. Sit on a chair and bend over, with your elbows propped on a table or desk, to make the sustained pressure on these points most comfortable. [Fig.16]

Posted: January 31st, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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COMMON COLD OR FLU
Poong-mun (Wind Gate, BLiz): Two finger widths on either side of the second thoracic vertebrae. This is the most vulnerable point where cold and damp energy may initially enter the body. [Fig.13]

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 as Ilchi Lee instructed. Make sure you find the point after the head has returned; when the head returns to an upright position, the location moves up slightly. [Fig. 13]

Joong-bu (Central Treasury, LUi): Place your middle fingers in the hollow areas directly below the protrusions of the collarbone just outside your upper breastbone. Press this point with your thumb or make a fist with your right hand with your thumb folded in and gently tap this point on the left side. Do this for one to three minutes and then switch sides. If this is too painful or if blockages still remain, rub the pressure points with the pads of your fingers. [Rg.i4] Oon-mun (Cloud Gate, LUz): Just below the collarbone on either side of your shoulders. Press this point with your thumb or make a fist with your right hand with your thumb folded in and gently tap this point on the left side. Do this for one to three minutes and then switch sides. If this is too painful or if blockages still remain, rub the pressure points with the pads of your fingers. [Fig.i4

Posted: January 28th, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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As a point is pressed, the muscle tension yields to the pressure of the fingers, enabling the fibers to elongate and relax, blood to flow freely, and toxins to be released. Increased circulation also brings more oxygen and other nutrients to affected areas, which increases the body’s resistance to illness and promotes a healthier, more vital life.

When you apply acupressure to certain points, use your thumbs, fingers, palms, or the side of your hand to apply steady, stationary pressure for three to five seconds on the acupuncture points. Repeat this firm pressure for three to five times.

Never press on an open wound, swollen or inflamed skin, a bruise, surgery scar, varicose veins, or broken bones. Avoid acupressure if you have a contagious disease, an infectious skin disease, or a serious heart, kidney, or lung disorder. Avoid acupressure in the area of a known tumor. Certain acupressure points must be avoided during pregnancy.

By using a combination of HT self-care methods including meridian exercises, deep abdominal breathing, meditation, and moxibustion, you can improve your condition as well as reel more alive, serene, and healthy.

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Posted: January 25th, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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The three internal Dahn-jons are defined by the roles they play. The lower Dahn-jon acts as the fuel tank in which energy is stored 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. Red is the symbolic color of the lower Dahn-jon.

The middle Dahn-jon is associated with control of the energy. It is located at the exact center of the chest, between the breasts. Because emotional energy is controlled at this point, strengthening of the middle Dahn-jon will impart a peaceful and loving feeling. Blockage of the middle Dahn-jon, which can occur due to negative emotions and stress, can have an undesirable effect on the nervous system, leading to many different diseases. The color of the middle Dahn-jon is gold.

As Ilchi Lee writes that the upper Dahn-jon is equated with the spiritual aspect of our existence. When the upper Dahn-jon is strengthened, our spiritual ability awakens and we feel a connection with the divine energy of the cosmos. Blue violet is the symbolic color of the upper Dahn-jon.

Posted: January 22nd, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Directly translated, the word Dahn-jon means “field of energy.” It is the main place in the body where energy is gathered and stored. With enough energy sensitivity training, we can tangibly feel the gathering of energy in the Dahn-jon. Basically, Dahn-jon has the same meaning as the word “chakra,” which means “wheel or circle” in Sanskrit and is considered an energy center in the human body.

In Dahn Yoga, we focus on three internal Dahn-jons and four external Dahn-jons. The internal Dahn-jons are located in the lower abdomen about two inches from the navel (lower Dahn-jon), in the middle of the chest (middle Dahn-jon), and in the center of the forehead (upper Dahn-jon). The four external Dahn-jons are located on each palm and on the bottom of each foot.

If a Dahn-jon is blocked and energy flow is disrupted, it will manifest as a physical disease or ailment. Through exercises and breath work, it is possible to facilitate the flow of energy through the Dahn-jon system of the body, resulting in overall balance and health.

Posted: January 19th, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Ilchi Lee instruction on Dahn Hak and Dahn Yoga

TAE-YANG: Located on the temples, in between the eyes and the tops of the ears, these are important activation points related to the brain. DAE-CHU: Located right below the seventh cervical vertebrae.

DAHN-JOONG: Located in the center of the slight indentation on the chest. KI-HAE: Two inches below the navel. Ki-hae means “the sea of Ki-energy.”The lower Dahn-jon is located about two inches inside the body from the Ki-hae.

HOE-EUM: The perineum.
MYUNG-MOON: Located on the back, directly opposite the navel, between the second and third lumber vertebrae. “Myung-moon” means “the gate of life.” Cosmic vital energy enters the body through this point during Dahn-jon breathing exercise.

JANG-SHSM: Located at the center of the palm on each hand. To find the Jang-shim, make a fist. The point is where the middle finger touches the palm. Because it is very sensitive to energy, it is viewed as an external Dahn-jon energy center.

YONG-CHUN: To find the Yong-chun, divide the main body of the foot into three equal parts. Yong-chun is one-third the distance from the top of the toes at the center of the sole.

Posted: January 16th, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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In Brain Respiration as Prof. Ilchi Lee says, the three main tools used for the enhancement of brain power are energy, message, and action. Energy refers to Ki, or life energy flow. Message refers to the information we are subjected to, and action refers to movement, or physical exercise. First, Brain Respiration utilizes the flow of energy to restore the energy balance of the body. This creates conditions for optimal health of the brain. Second, by developing the discerning, processing, and generating ability of the brain, Brain Respiration provides the brain with the ability to supply itself with a stave flow of “good” information. Third, in order to awaken the whole brain, Brain Respiration offers a five-step system of special exercises designed to challenge and stimulate various parts of the brain which really effects on Dahn Yoga training.

Industrialized nations of the world are spending billions of dollars to research the brain. However, in order for brain research to become truly useful to society, we need to develop a comprehensive approach that includes all three avenues, the physical, the energetic, and the informational, which lead to transformation of the brain. We especially need to research the nature and effect of energy on the body and mind. When we have gained a deeper and wider understanding of ourselves, on more than just the physical plane, we will have taken that first step to understanding a larger picture of life.

Posted: January 13th, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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As long as your life’s goal is completion of your soul, every moment and every situation is an opportunity to learn and grow. However, you may choose to consciously facilitate the process by pursuing these three studies. They are the Study of Principle, the Study of Practice, and the Study of Living. The Study of Principle is realization of the Truth, the Study of Practice is the process of incorporating the Truth into your body, and the Study of Living refers to actualizing the Truth in everyday life. Through these studies, your soul will mature and eventually reach completion. They are concrete, precise, and to the point. The prerequisites most needed for these studies are not innate intelligence, money, or special abilities. They are honesty, diligence, and responsibility. No one can complete these studies for you.

The first and the most fundamental of these studies which Ilchi Lee suggest is the Study of the Principle of harmonious order, which we have already discussed. The essence of this study is to recognize the reality of whom you are, to know that you are Cosmic Energy and Cosmic Mind, and to acknowledge harmony within you. You cannot accomplish this by reading books.

The second is the Study of Practice or training. This study consists of training yourself to make your actions consistent with what you know to be true. By imprinting acknowledgement of enlightenment into every cell of your body, you become actual embodiment of the divine conscience within you. Endless information by Ilchi Lee, in the form of habits and memories, resides in our bodies and brains. We are born with some of this information and we accumulate more along the way. Other people impose much information on us without our explicit permission. The Study of Practice means that we are reclaiming our original purity by eradicating harmful information. Thus, we become an embodiment of the principle of harmonious order.

Posted: January 9th, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Dahnhak, which I have taught to millions of people for the last twenty years, is not a set of techniques through which you can attain enlightenment. If is it enlightenment that you wish, then there is nothing that I can do for you, for Dahnhak is not a way to gain enlightenment but a way to actualize enlightenment. Dahnhak is a way to train yourself so that you can actualize the choice you have already made based upon your enlightenment.

Ilchi Lee tells that I have a goal for the life that I have chosen. Since it is my choice, I mean to take responsibility for my choice. The goal for my chosen life is to heal society and heal the Earth. Dahnhak is a set of principles and a system of methods with which I can achieve these goals. When you acknowledge your own enlightenment and seek to achieve the goal that you have chosen for yourself on the basis of your acknowledgment, then Dahnhak will provide you with useful information and tools. But if you still seek to attain a personal enlightenment, one that does not exist by definition, then Dahnhak has nothing to give you.

The underlying principles of Dahnhak have roots in an ancient philosophy and discipline of ShinSunDo (Way of the Divine Person, directly and inadequately translated), which was the founding principle and ruling ideology of an ancient Korean kingdom established more than 5,000 years ago. It was only recently that the tradition of ShinSunDo was revived and reworked into a modernized system of mind-body training.

There is no god to worship in this philosophy, no chosen people, and no set of rituals to follow to attain a god’s love. The nucleus of this philosophy can be summarized thus: one, everything came from One and will go back to One; two, the One that exists within a human contains the Oneness of Heaven, Earth, and Human: three, life should be lived for the benefit of all life, not only for the family or tribe or group that you belong to.

Posted: January 6th, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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Prof Ilchi Lee hope that you accept this basic logic of enlightenment and waste no more time in illusory pursuits, for you are only trying to gain what has already been given to you and is in your possession right now. Please do not use the “lack of enlightenment” as an excuse to put off your choices about life. The excuse that you are not enlightened is patently untrue, and enlightenment has nothing to do with the choice about how you should live.

Then what is a master? A master is someone who actualizes her enlightenment in everyday living. Everyone already knows what is right or wrong. But we do not admit that we know from right or wrong because we don’t want to take the responsibility that comes with such an admission. We want to be able to plead ignorance when we do something that we actually know is wrong. A master is honest because he is someone who has chosen a conscious acceptance of knowledge, knowing that responsibility comes with it. Knowing is not the same as acting. The choice to know and the choice to act on that knowledge are separate matters. A master is someone who has chosen not only to know but also to act, taking responsibility for his choices; such a life can be said to be beautiful and full of divine fragrance. A master consciously accepts his state of absolute knowledge, makes his judgment on the basis of this knowledge, and always chooses what he has deemed is right, taking full responsibility for his choices.

Most of us, because of our fear of responsibility, refuse to accept this state of knowledge. Even in acknowledging knowledge, we refuse to base our judgments on it. Even when we base our judgments on it and arrive at what’s right, we refuse to make a corresponding choice if it is not convenient. Even if we make the right choice, we refuse to take responsibility for it.

This is the difference between a master and a non-master. Fear and the consequent avoidance of responsibility are silly because we know (from previous chapters) that the universe is based on a system of absolute responsibility such that once you make a choice, the universe makes sure you take responsibility for it, even if this takes several lifetimes.

Posted: January 4th, 2009 under Dahn Yoga, Ilchi Lee.
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