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May 08

My Awakening from Shim Sung

Before Dahn Yoga I had been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia which I had for 12 years. I was physically tired most of the time with little energy beyond working full time and caring for my house. I suffered from severe stiffness and abdominal distention. Mentally I felt I was in a fog a lot of the time. This is called Fibro Fog.

Since Dahn Yoga my stiffness has greatly improved. I am able to assume all of the yoga poses which before were a great challenge to me. I feel mentally more alert and clear. I have a lot more energy and am able to keep a fairly demanding schedule including teaching 6 yoga classes per week am happier and brighter with a true purpose in life.

I frequently say that if I hadn’t of signed up for 6 months membership on my first visit to Dahn Yoga I probably would have quit after 1 week. I was so stiff, unable to hold most of the poses and needing help to get off of the floor. I had poor self esteem and thought I would never be able to bend and stretch like the other members. Kyu, the center manager was very patient and encouraging. He never focused on my inabilities. He recommended healing sessions and Shim Sung.

Through Healing Sessions I began to be able to stretch and learned some dietary suggestions. I learned how to use moxibustion to help my condition.

Shim Sung was incredible. It helped me see that I could make other choices in life and I once again established a deep connection to my Soul. After Shim Sung I decided to retire from my full time Nursing career of 35 years and devote more time to my Dahn Yoga practice. I retired in Jan, 2007 and was allowed to work 2 days a week to training new staff. I began teaching a Yoga class at a community health center in Dorchester to diabetic patients. I teach 2 days a week.

Since healer school I have used the skills I learned on a regular basis.I do healing sessions on many of my family members and friends. I also teach some simple healing techniques to staff at work.

In Oct. 2007 I got permission from my employer (The American Red Cross) to begin a yoga class for employees. I began by teaching 1 class a week with 6 participants. I have recently expanded to 4 classes per week and now have about 20-25 members.

The Red Cross has also agreed to pay 50% of the cost of Shim Sung for any nurse who wishes to attend. The first nurse is registered to attend this month.

As I continue to take action my soul seems to grow more and more. I keep changing what my definition of sincerity and devotion are. I believe my sincerity in living for my soul has deepened and is more constant. Before it was as though it was a part time job and now it has become my full time focus. I believe I’ve changed what I am devoted to.

Physically my condition continues to improve although I am not totally free of the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have let go of a lot of my resistance to change. I have also let go of a lot of negative attitudes. I am much more aware of any negativity that I hold. I am more trusting of myself and the universe. And I have learned to genuinely love myself. I live a joyfull happy life.

My whole experience within Dahn Yoga has been one awakening after another. It is my desire to continue to grow and live for my purpose.

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May 08

High Blood Pressure And Dahn Yoga

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I have been attending classes at Dahn Yoga for around nine months. When I started, I had high blood pressure, so I was taking 100 mg of Toporol XL, in addition to a diuretic. I was completely stressed out and taking an anti-anxiety medication. My goals were to lower my blood pressure and my stress level. After starting Dahn classes, I started to feel less stressed, have much more energy, and slept much deeper. I lost around 12 pounds and have found that my eating patterns are healthier. My blood pressure is now under control. I am now on only 5mg of my medication (down from 100mg).

Also, I was at a crossroads in my personal life, knowing that I had to make radical changes in my personal life in order to find meaning in my life. But I was unable to find the strength to take the steps I needed to. After I attended the Initial Awakening workshop, I began to understand more about the holistic side of Dahn. Beyond helping to improve my physical health, regular Dahn classes and private healing sessions have enabled me to deal with my anxiety. I no longer take medication for anxiety. I am a much calmer, happier, and more productive person.

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Oct 07

Famous Intestine Exercise

Who would think that pulling in and pushing out your intestines — as you stand, sit or lay on the floor on your back — can do so much for your circulation, breathing and sense of well being. You accumulate more ki energy in your power center as you soften and strengthen your intestines, which have 70% of your body’s blood in them.

The abdomen in the Asian view of the body as an energy system is the power center of the body. Tapping it vigorously and many times as you stand with legs shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent helps the intestines become soft and flexible. Moreover, the power center is awakened. You will experience an enhanced sense of confidence and well being too.

Wherever there is tightness in your body, there is a meridian or energy channel passing through the affected area and accupressure points on it or near by. Dahn Yoga deals with the system of 12 meridians, opening them up, releasing stagnant energy and getting the good energy to flow. Stretching and breathing in the area is how it is done.

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Sep 07

Dahn Yoga — Brain Exercises

Dahn Yoga provides these exercises to activate and enhance brain functioning:
- Sit in chair or on floor in half lotus position; close eyes; put hands on knees with palm facing up; slowly lift hands to chest level; put palms 5 centimeters apart from each other; inhale while spreading the hands, imagining energy between them expanding and filling with light; exhale while bringing the hands within five centimeters, imagining the energy between them compressing, thus squeezing out stagnant energy.
- Lift hands with energy field between them to within 5 centimeters of the brain; massage the parts of the brain, removing tension and smoothing the brain’s creases; sweep hands up side of face, over head, down neck.
- Gently use hands and imagine lifting the brain from the head and putting it in front of the chest; massage the brain area; inhale, move hands away from each other to enlarge the brain like a balloon; imagine white light going into the brain and filling it, with the brain turning a golden color; exhale, move hands closer together, squeezing the stagnant energy from the brain; imagine pure water falling over the brain to cleanse it of tension and negativity; slowly return the brain to the head; put hands on the knees with palms facing up; slowly open eyes.

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Sep 07

Dahn Yoga — Some Standing Exercises, 3

Here are yet more Dahn Yoga exercises that are done standing:

- Roll neck clockwise; inhale as moving to one side and exhale while moving to the other side; counterclockwise.
- Roll hips clockwise; counterclockwise; inhale as moving to one side and exhale while moving to the other side.
- Twist body trunk side to side; keep legs, head, and arms in place, all relaxed.
- To strengthen intestines, put hands on hara; exhale so it extends; inhale and push with hands.
- Rub hands together rapidly; clap hands 10 times; rub hands even faster; sweep hands over face, hair, arms, body, legs (both sides and top).
- To fast drumming music, close eyes and bounce the body; let them move free form to the music.

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Sep 07

Dahn Yoga — Some Standing Exercises, 2

Here are some more Dahn Yoga exercises to be done in the standing position:

- Weave fingers together, lift arms above head, palms up; stretch up; hands down; breath in and hands up, stretch to left side, gently bounce 10 times, breath into stretch for a few seconds more; repeat on right side; lift over the head and push arms back.
- With fingertips, tap the lobes of the brain – frontal or temples (thinking), above ears (hearing), back lower (vision), and top (movement).
- Weave fingers together; put hands behind neck; push head down; massage neck with thumbs.
- Turn head to left and bend it down; use fingertips of right hand to tap the back of the neck; support your right arm with the left hand pushing the right elbow; reverse.
- Tap with cupped hand: arms (top and bottom), legs (all four sides), and feet (arches, instep, and toes).
- Use fists of both hands to pound body parts: lungs, heart, ribs, stomach (left side above waist), liver (right above waist), and kidneys (both sides of back above waist).

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Sep 07

Dahn Yoga — Some Standing Exercises, 1

Popular Dahn Yoga physical exercises – to be done while standing:
- With fists, small-finger side, tap the abdomen.
- Swing arms and body from side to side. Feet shoulder width apart. Swing at waist, then over the head.
- Touch feet (left then right), knees, swing around waist, and over the head; reverse; do it 4 times.
- Bounce feet and arms; feet slightly apart; in 3 parts – feet souls fully on floor, ankles up and down, slight jumping.
- Clap hand – up over the head and down below waist, front and back, above and below legs with bent knees; 8 times for each, 4 times, 2, and 1 (over and over again).

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Sep 07

Dahn Yoga — Guideline for New Members

General guidelines for the Dahn Yoga Center’s new members to get the most out of their experience:

- Actual breathing: Inhale through the nose; exhale through the mouth, a little longer. Keep mouth open. Always keep breathing.
- Imagined breathing: Usually inhale to lower abdomen (hara); exhale through hara (for relaxation and strength), fingers and toes or the tense body part being focused on (to release the tension or negative energy).
- Standing, usual pose: Feet parallel (like the number 11), knees slightly bent, legs relaxed.
- Shoulders, neck and arms: keep them relaxed at all times.
- After most exercises: Shake out the arms and legs, and/or sweep parts of body with hands.
- Length of exercises: Usually counting to 10, which is done aloud, by the facilitator or the entire group.
- Smile: as much as possible – 5 minutes of smiling is worth 30 minutes of stretching.
- When feeling physical pain: Be grateful that you are feeling it so you can release or work on it; say, “Ahhh, this feels good.”
- If you have physical problems: When you feel too much pain, adjust the exercise or do not do it.

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Sep 07

Dahn Yoga — Tapping Vibrates

During a typical Dahn Yoga class, one of the ways to release negative energy in the body-brain system and get fresh energy flowing is to tap the body. The hands may be in gentle fists or open. Tapping looks like it is just on the surface of the body, but through its vibrations its effects go deep inside the body to impact on blood and organs. The skin is stimulated, joints loosen, muscles relax and the blood and organs love the opportunity to get rid of their tension and toxins.

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Sep 07

Dahn Yoga — Head to Toe Workout

During a typical Dahn Yoga class of an hour or so, many parts of the body — especially the brain — are worked on. By the time the class is completed, usually every major area from head to toe has been released of stagnant energy and activated with good energy. The order tends to begin with mid-chest to expand breathing. Thus, chest, shoulders, arms and hands  get attention. Neck and head may be next. Then down to the mid-section and finally the hips, thighs, knees, calves and feet are worked on. Thorough and complete. And feels so good!

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