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Sep 24
With the first day of school or the first practice of the season upon us, so too are the butterflies—the unwelcome and unsettling stomach nerves that make our children (and us) uneasy.
However, new starts don’t have to be so hard. You and your children don’t need to feel helpless. You just need to soften the flutters.
According to Ilchi Lee, originator of the Brain Education System Training (BEST) and author of Power Brain Kids, “Children may not be aware at first that the brain either consciously or unconsciously controls everything that they do and feel. The brain gives the orders, but it is the body that puts these orders into action.” And we can control this.
It is a good idea to teach children early what their body parts are and what they control or how they function. This will help your child know when something just isn’t right, and they will be better able to communicate this to you. So together you can figure out how to take action.
Like during those first few weeks of school when that belly just doesn’t feel right. Talk to your son or daughter to find out other symptoms—is it an illness or simply just nerves? Many children get a nervous stomach when they are stressed or worried. Try talking your child through any worries he or she may have.
If your child is still experiencing a nervous stomach, encourage him or her to try the following exercise, Pill Bug, excerpted from Lee’s Power Brain Kids.
• Sit on a soft mat, carpeting, or grass and hug your knees. Make your back round.
• Gently roll backward, from your tailbone to the top of your spine. Roll back again. Repeat 10 to 20 times.
Pill Bug is a great exercise for releasing tension from their stomach. It also encourages flexibility in the spine. And there’s nothing hard about it.
The great news is that you have infinite power to change and refine your brain. A few decades back, cientists thought that people could have very little influence over their brains. It was assumed that by the time people reached adulthood their brain connections were permanently and indelibly in place. In childhood, one might be able to exert some influence over the development of the brain, but for the most part these things were genetically determined. It was thought that the old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” was literally true.
More recently, scientists have discovered that the opposite is true. There is a quality to the brain called neuroplasticity that allows you, right up to the end of your life, to restructure and adapt your brain according to your needs. You can learn new things and adapt to new environments, even in extreme old age.
You may protest that the “old dog” does seem a little resistant to “new tricks.” Common experience would suggestthat young children learn and adapt more quickly than adults, especially older adults.
This is, in fact, often the case, but I would suggest that it is partly a matter of choice, rather than a predetermined trait of the brain. There may indeed be some biological barriers to overcome as we get older. The brain’s connections do become denser and slower as we fill the brain with the experiences
and knowledge of a lifetime. However, most people lose a great deal of their neuroplasticity simply because they choose not to use it. For that reason, I encourage you to use and challenge your brain as much as possible. You will find that, in the end, developing your brain is the same as leading a vital, fulfilling lifestyle.
From the Book ” Brain management” by ilchi lee
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.
Contact:
Lee Ann Fleming
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SOURCE Dahn Yoga
Dahn Yoga practice on breathing
Tips: Press these acupressure points with a comfortable pressure, not too firmly.
- Place your hands on your head with the fingertips pointed backward and the thumbs resting on your temples.
- Using your thumbs, slowly squeeze the Tae-yang acupressure points in your temples with a comfortable pressure.
- Repeat 5 times.
- Rotate your hands so the fingertips point upward and the pads of the hands are resting on the temples. Using the pads of the hands, lightly tap the temples 30 times.
You can practice to press the temples at a local Dahn yoga studio.
Dahn Yoga on breathing
Jul 10
Dahn Yoga’s Meridian exercises combine proper breathing with various stretching movements. When breath is combined with body movement, metabolism can be influenced more effectively. In order to optimize the effects of meridian exercise, movement, breathing, and awareness must be harmonized. Start the movements while inhaling. Hold your breath for a moment while holding the posture and then exhale slowly while returning to the beginning position. The body should be centered at the lower Dahn-jon, or energy focus in the lower abdomen, and your consciousness should be attuned to the areas being stretched during the movements. When exhaling, imagine that the impure, stagnating energy in the body is leaving. Imagine you are having a conversation with the body and focus on the changes or sensations occurring in it.
Dahn Yoga’s meridian exercises by Ilchi Lee
Dahn Yoga for MS
Jan 11