Ilchi Lee, Feel Your Brain
Dr. Ilchi Lee
“Feel your brain.” You frequently hear this at Dahn Centers, especially during Brain Respiration training. Although the brain processes all the information that it receives through its sense nerves, it does not possess receptors that allow it to feel itself. So, how then can we “feel our brain?”
To begin, we must understand that our body is composed of matter, energy and information. Matter flows through our body via blood vessels, information flows through our body via the nervous system and energy flows through our body via meridians. Just like the vascular and nervous systems, meridians direct energy to the organs of the body. Ilchi Lee
Although we cannot ordinarily feel the flow of this energy, we can when we concentrate, keeping our focus on the “here and now.” It is through focused awareness of energy that we can feel the brain. Each person possesses a different degree of this awareness, but anyone can easily cultivate this sense through concentration and practice. An example of this sense is the ability to sense the “atmosphere” of a place or situation. The degree of this sense depends on how sensitive your senses are and how focused your consciousness is.
The most effective way to feel your brain is to utilize your hands and head (scalp). Our palms are very sensitive to energy because they contain energy points that are connected to our entire body. Our scalp contains several important energy centers (or acupressure points) and functions as the conduit through which energy enters and exits. Important energy points include the Baek-hoe at the top of the head, the Ah-mun at the back of the head, the Tae-yang at the temples, and the In-dang at the center of the forehead. These energy centers are also linked to the various lobes of the brain: the Baek-hoe corresponds to the parietal lobe (sense of touch), the Ah-mun to the occipital lobe (vision), the Tae-yang to the temporal lobe (hearing and memory) and the In-dang to the frontal lobe (reasoning and emotion).
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Most importantly, you should take care not to allow negative information to enter and dominate your brain. The true purpose and goal of “feeling your brain” is to help you to manage your brain well, so that you may make positive and powerful choices in every situation.
Tapping into your brain
Bounce your body lightly up and down in place with your hands comfortably at your sides. Relax your body.
Lightly tap your fingertips together, 50 to 60 times. Stop and hold your hands slightly apart, concentrating on the feeling of your hands. You will feel something similar to an electrical flow between them.
Bring both hands to your head and tap the main energy points in the following order: Baek-hoe, Ah-mun, Tae-yang, In-dang. Tap approximately 30 to 40 times on each point. Repeat the entire process three times.
Breathe naturally and comfortably. Make sure to breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Feel energy enter the Baek-hoe, pass through the brain and exit through the mouth.
Next, focus on your Baek-hoe as you breathe in and on your Tae-yang as you breathe out. Try to feel energy enter through the Baek-hoe as you breathe in and exit through the Tae-yang as you breathe out.
Now, focus on your Ah-mun as you breathe in and on your In-dang as you breathe out. Try to feel energy travel from the back of your head to the front. Feel your brain become lighter with each breath you take in and out.
Next, focus on your Baek-hoe as you breathe in and on your In-dang as you breathe out. Try to feel energy enter into the Baek-hoe as you breathe in and exit from the In-dang as you breathe out. Feel your brain become lighter and brighter with each breath you take in and out.
Now, focus on your Baek-hoe as you breathe in and on your fingertips as you breathe out. Feel energy enter through the top of the head, pass through the upper chest and both arms, and exit through the fingertips.
Next, focus on your Baek-hoe as you breathe in and on your toes as you breathe out. After you breathe in, hold your breath for a moment as you tighten the anus. When you tighten the anus, the energy immediately comes down to the Dahn-jon (lower abdomen). Hold your breath for two to three seconds, move your consciousness to your toes, and relax the anus as you breathe out. If you breathe in this manner, you will be able to feel the energy flow from the top of your head, through your entire body, and all the way down to your toes. Feel your whole body become lighter and revived with each breath.
Sit down slowly and rest your hands on your knees with both palms facing up. Breathe in deeply and naturally from the Dahn-jon and focus on the feeling of your brain. Feel your brain expanding and contracting with your breath as energy enters and exits through the energy points.
Slowly raise your hands with the palms facing each other and place them in prayer position at chest level. Keep breathing through the Dahn-jon and feel your heart and brain at the same time. Smile naturally. Feel your lower abdomen get warmer, your heart become relaxed and your brain become revived and bright. Feel your Dahn-jon, heart and brain connect as one.
Slowly lower your hands, place them on your knees again, and take three deep breaths while concentrating on your Dahn-jon. On the last breath, inhale deeply and then lean your upper body forward as you exhale through your mouth. Straighten your upper body and open your eyes. Rub your hands together and then brush off your face, your entire body and your ears. Exhale through the mouth as you brush off your body, arms and legs.
Steve Kim is the center manager of Sedona Center, Sedona, Arizona, USA .
To know more about Dr. Ilchi Lee visit Ilchi Lee’s Official website.
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October 5th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
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October 6th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Thank you for sharing!