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Although the mind is important to the creation of a young energy age, one cannot ignore the body itself. Energy travels through the body in a definite way, and it only makes sense to work with it, not against it. For that reason, the Jangsaeng method advocates specific angles of the body to consider when walking. You may be used to walking unconsciously, so at first this may seem a little burdensome. But after a little practice, it will become automatic and will feel completely natural.

The basic posture of Jangsaeng Walking is simple. Walk while focusing on these basic principles:

The basic posture of Jangsaeng Walking is simple. Walk while focusing on these basic principles:

*    Tilt the lower part of your pelvis forward.
*    Breathe with your lower abdomen.
»     Let your heel tap the ground gently as you step forward, with a straight leg. »  Feel your weight transfer fully to the balls (Yong-chun) and     toes of your foot. »  Keep your feet parallel, stepping on either side of an imaginary line.
*    Angle your body one degree forward.
*    Swing your arms freely.
*    Smile!

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In Eastern thought, there is a saying, “Where the mind goes, energy follows.” Essentially, energy flows following our conscious thought. In fact, ev- erything that we accomplish in this world begins with a conscious thought. For example, if you admire a tall building in the middle of the city, you can say that it all began in the mind of the architect working in tandem with the investors, contractors, and workers who brought it into being. As all these minds came together, energy began to flow toward the fulfillment of the vision. In that way, imagination became reality. Every space mission, every classic piece of art, every saintly act began as a thought in someone’s mind.

MIND OVER MATTER

The same is true for the energy we feel in our bodies. When imagining that we can feel energy through our hands, it really happens that way, and if we imagine that energy is collected in the lower abdomen, then energy is really collected in the lower abdomen. One can only feel energy by focusing the consciousness—not by knowledge, analysis, or judgment.

Ilchi Lee tells that Jangsaeng Walking is partially based on this notion that energy follows the mind. Part of the goal is to teach the body to walk youthfully, which might be something you have never really done since bad habit can start early. Through walking youthfully. your body will regain the attributes of youth, as will your mind. Finally, my hope is that this feeling of energetic youthfulness will follow you into all areas of your life, creating a more vital and satisfying style of life.

You are not simply your thoughts, habits, memories, emotional responses, triggers, and biases. That would be like saying a computer is merely a collection of microprocessors and disk drives. But a computer, properly assembled, becomes a tool for writing this book, sending people into space, or changing the world. So too are you not simply the sum of the three parts of your brain, but their combined potential. It is possible to view the transition periods of later life not as crises but as opportunities to redefine the person you are. Brain Integration fuels that redefinition.

Brain Integration unifies the disparate centers of your brain, restoring the flow of energy and renewing communication. The process allows you to let go of the sense of self that depended on aspects of your life that have changed, and empowers you to create a new identity based on today—your new pursuits, relationships, and passions.

Imagine being able to shed your outdated sense of self and to let go of the unwanted influence of other people and events. You become free to decide what parts of your new life will define you and to July experience your emotions without fear. Brain Integration establishes new, robust connections between your three brain centers and the hemispheres of your brain—the linear and analytical left brain and the creative and intuitive right brain. You will be able to unleash your creativity, control your emotions, and approach situations from both a rational and intuitive perspective.

Instead of a brain fragmented by traumas during the aging process, you will find your lifetime of experiences and knowledge meshing like the parts of a wonderful machine, carrying you to new levels of insight, including:

*    Expanded awareness of your environment
»    A sense of the oneness of existence
*    Greater self-awareness
*    The development of new talents
*    Deeper, more satisfying emotional relationships
»    Greater wisdom

Older individuals who practice Brain Integration frequently find themselves attracted to new pastimes and activities, discovering new life purposes, and healing their relationships with friends and family. Who knows, vou might discover a love for writing vou never knew you had, decide to mentor a young scholar, or join a new7 circle of friends who are on the same life journey as you are. Brain Integration is challenging, but once vou have completed the first three steps, you will be ready.

1.    EXERCISE REGULARLY.

Brisk cardiovascular exercise brings rich, oxygenated blood to the brain. Ilchi Lee advice aged people that they  should get at least 30 minutes of heart-pumping exercise 3 times a week. Also, do strength training at least twice a week, because muscle development also produces more energy for the brain.

2.    REDUCE STRESS.

Stress is a major cause of illness, thanks to the effects of the hormone cortical. Too much cortical can wear down the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory function. Yoga Exercise and meditation can help.

3.    GET PLENTY OF SLEEP.

Sleep deprivation is the number one cause of fuzzy, disjointed mental function. Studies show that people who get at least eight hours of sleep each night can avoid some age-related brain decline.

4.    EAT LOW-FAT AND HEALTHY.

Glucose spikes and fatty plaque deposits that accompany overeating can damage the brain. A lower-calorie diet promotes better circulation and also controls weight, leading to lower blood pressure.

5.    GIVE YOUR BRAIN A WORKOUT.

Try to do or learn something new each week, whether you are writing a letter with the hand you do not usually use or developing your knowledge of a new language. Challenging the brain with novel tasks and activities creates new neural pathways, makes it more versatile, and improves its multitasking ability.

The word jangsaeng is a Korean word used by Professor Ilchi Lee that roughly translates as “longevity.” However, the word in English does not quite carry the same connotation. For us, longevity primarily means long life in respect to passage of time. But the Korean word suggests not only living many years, but also living them in a truly vital way. Jangsaeng person carry a youthful vitality into their older years that may be otherwise missing in their peers. To have Jangsaeng, you must have much more than long life. Jangsaeng people have a spring in their step and twinkle in their eye that is an inspiration even to the youngest ones around them.

In the West, we have done much to promote longevity. People today are living longer and longer as Western medicine advances. But extended life span should not be the only goal. It is more important that we live more fulfilling, happy lives, not just longer lives. This book exists to promote Jangsaeng, a lifestyle that promotes a positive, healthy living through awareness and utilization of the brain.

In the appendix, you will find a description of Jangsaeng Walking and Dahn Exercises (page 179), a way of walking that keeps the body and the brain energized and youthful. This is one example of how the things we do evervdav, such as walking, have great impact on the quality of life. All the information in this book is meant to promote the Jangsaeng lifestyle by helping people get the most out of their brains in their later years. Please use it to create a Jangsaeng Brain and a Jangsaeng Life.

Before we move on to the steps of BEST, a word of wisdom about changing the way vou think right now. One of the blessings of the aging brain is that you have a deep reservoir of existing knowledge that helps you gain immediate perspective on a situation.

This means that you have the insight to savor a particular moment in time, a kind of insight that a younger person often lacks. Whereas young people are usually looking toward the future and the next hurdle with little regard for the present, your time-tested perspective allows you to pause and truly be in the moment, which is where all of life’s true delights arise. But this is not a characteristic restricted to those of retirement age. No matter in DahnHak what your age, you can train your mind to perceive and live in the moment. In part, that is what BEST is all about: extracting all the learning, delight, and peace each moment has to offer, then moving on to the next.

According to Ilchi Lee Brain Respiration rules, training your brain to approach life in this way will make your maturity a marvelous adventure. Instead of experiencing a decline, you will relish the vivacity that few people of any age genuinely experience, because you will have made the most of your brain’s unlimited potential.

It might take as long as thirty minutes to an hour to experience your first vibration. However, with practice, you will be able to significantly shorten the time it takes to ignite a bodily vibration. Since vibration is a physically demanding process, it is wise to practice with an experienced trainer. It is generally recommended that the strongest vibration be limited to ten continuous minutes or less.

To begin, if you want to learn about DahnYoga, it is necessary for you to consciously ignite the vibration process, not letting your conscious awareness go until the vibration has taken your body. When you have become more “skilled,” it will be possible to control the strength and flow of the vibration. Self-Vibration is not an exercise of abandonment. You can and must remain in control of yourself, just as you control the accelerator when driving a car. Self-Vibration requires you to immerse yourself in a sea of vibration, and control the flow ot the vibration while remaining in its currents. This is not dichotomous but is all part of the same process.

Samultiori, the indigenous rhythmic music of Korea, and the indigenous music of many cultures in the world are powerful art forms to induce vibration. Although music can be used to ignite vibration, do not rely on it. Instead, rely on the sensation of naturally occurring vibration coursing through your body. Ride this sensation to enter deep into the rhythm of life.

Self Vibration Research By Prof. Ilchi Lee

There will be a point by Ilchi Lee during the Self-Vibration Exercise, when you will be most active. This is the apex of your vibration training session. Some people take five to ten minutes to reach it while others take twenty minutes or more. An apex can occur several times during a session. This apex can be physical, mental, or both. A physical apex is the point when every single cell joins in the overt vibrating dance of the body, with bones aligning and finding their proper place automatically. A mental apex can be defined by a feeling of the walls ot consciousness having disappeared, so that you feel you have become a bright light of awareness. Such a sensation is a powerful spiritual awakening. While your experience of the apex of self-vibration may not be strong enough to bring you the experience of ultimate Oneness, the vivid experience of lite energy brought about by the Self-Vibration can activate the energy of your body, including your brain. Self-Vibration is a powerful tool using vibration to enter the world of the energy of life that resides in the brain stem.

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Simple, repetitive motions and sounds allow the circuits of the neo-cortex to rest. We cannot rest while we are engaged in complex and difficult movements. When you move a sack of rice this way and that, the rice tends to sink to the lowest point in the sack. When you move your body naturally to and fro, your energy tends to drift down and gather in the lower Dahn-jon without any special effort on your part. As your energy finds its natural center in your lower abdomen, you will find your motions becoming larger and more pronounced, as you sink into a deeper state of relaxation.

People often mistakenly believe that resting is more comfortable than moving. However, the opposite is actually true. The human body is meant to be in motion. Activity is the natural state of our being. Our lives become stagnant by forcibly repressing the naturally occurring motion of our body. Now, let us allow it to fully express itself and observe what movements it produces. You will soon notice that the motion will follow the flow of energy and will seek to strengthen weakened parts of your body. It will reinforce the sturdy parts, and heal the painful parts of your body. Natural body motions will work to restore balance in the body.

Don’t try to control your breath. Let it flow. You will notice that your breath has a rhythm of its own. In the midst of Self-Vibration Exercise, you will find that the focal point of your body shifts continuously. From the elbow to the knee, from the heels to the leg… this is part of the body’s process for healing itself, restoring its natural balance. All this process will help you for Dahn Yoga training.

In order for the Self-Vibration Exercise to be successful as Dr. Ilchi Lee says, you have to have an open mind. You cannot be conscious of your body’s vibration, thinking it to be strange, for such thoughts will impede the natural flow of energy and movement of your body. You must experience the vibration with your body, without analyzing it with your intellect. Imagine a large boat slowly sinking into the ocean. Likewise, let your awareness sink into your own body. Then you’ll find that your awareness is not separate from, but in tune with the vibration that is coursing through your body. Release any self-consciousness that interferes with giving free rein to naturally occurring movements of your body. Don’t be bothered when stray thoughts and emotions come into your mind. Just let them pass by.

Depression weakens our will and decreases our body’s efficiency. Emotion is energy and has a direct effect on our body, including the brain. Negative emotion rooted in fear causes the brain to contract and decreases efficiency, while positive emotion increases efficiency.

We smile, on a physical level, by contracting fifteen separate muscles on our face. Smiling moves 230 of a total of 630 muscles in our body. Smiling is simply a great exercise. According to a famous study by Dr. William Fry of Stanford University, smiling stimulates the human brain to naturally release morphine-like chemicals that inhibit infection and lessen pain. Smiling also reduces stress-related hormones and increases heart rate and blood circulation. Three to four minutes ot smiling has the same effect as an upper body workout.

Are You Smiling Because You are Happy? You are Happy Because You Smile!

Doctor Ilchi Lee says that smiling is one of the best brain exercises. A smile does not end with just that smile. One smile can transform your brain, because the brain has to do a great amount of work in order to generate the smile. In order for you to really laugh out loud with vour whole body, your brain must work with areas that it hasn’t worked with before, and move muscles that haven’t been recently used. Smiling and laughing will have oxygen rushing to your brain in no time. Smiling and laughing are the essence of Brain Respiration, stimulating the brain through total body exercise. Five minutes of smiling is better than five hours of working out. Ten seconds of smiling is the same as rowing a boat for three minutes. Smiling is a way of expressing the inner joy in your heart. Everyone smiles when they feel happy. Then, what about smiling for no reason? Would that seem awkward or unnatural? Let us reverse our thinking for a moment. Instead of smiling because we are happy, it is actually possible to become happy by smiling.

Smile o create happiness. Research shows that merely raising the ends of the lips in a mock smile will provoke a positive biological response in the body. On the other hand, during the course of a prolonged tragic role, an actor is more likely to sink into real depression.

Practice smiling everyday and see your face change because smiling is a part of Yoga Exercises. Watch as your health changes for the better. Even your luck will turn around. Let us no longer be stingy with our smiles. Smile even if you are alone. An inner smile is always there, struggling to come to the surface. Joy and happiness are your natural states of being.