The ancient people who lived in the Northeast Asia, such as Mongolia, Siberia, Manchuria were equestrians, nomads and hunters. Their life required continuous move from one place to another for better grass fields and game and they needed to adjust themselves to the frequent changes of environments.

Their lifestyle and continuous relocation were mainly motivated by the changes of the Sun, the moon and the stars. They slowly and naturally began to recognize through accumulated experiences and observations that there was certain rule in the changes of nature, the universe and the lives around them.

They thought the fundamental source behind all of these changes was Ki. It was the inception of the concept of Ki. For them, time, space, energy, materials, nature and human beings were only a different aspects or transformations of the same one Ki. This understanding of nature is precisely the same as modern physics. In modern physics, it is also said that time and space, material and mind, and energy and movements can be merged into one. From this Ki perspective, everything else forming the universe was explainable using the concept of Ki. From this understanding, they developed a practice to attain the power of Ki, Sun Do, the way of receiving universal life energy which was mostly represented by the power and virtue of the Sun.

This understanding of the flow of Ki was later adopted by the people who developed the I Ching, from which the core notions are Yin (- energy), Yang (+ energy) and the Five Elements of Water, Wood, Fire, Metal and Earth are derived.

For the nomads, the main observable objects in the sky representing the Ki were the Sun, the Yang energy and the Moon, the Yin energy.

Sun Do practices this Ki and attains the power and virtue of Ki and in order to live in harmony with all beings. The leaders of ancient Northeast Asia were persons who accomplished this goal by practicing Ki.

Certain transformations in body and mind are supposed to happen for those who practice regularly.

Normal changes are the purpose of practice, but some abnormal change could occur if the practitioner does not follow the instructions exactly.

Normal changes:

- feeling refreshed

- feeling light and flexible

- feeling hunger easily; effective digestion; passing gas & belching

- sweat on the hands and feet

- easy excretion

- normalized heart beat

- recovery from disease

- feeling heat at the Danjeon for those who with Yin energy

- feeling cold and/or diarrhea for those who with Yang energy

- feeling slight vibration in body

Abnormal changes:

- pain in diaphragm

- heavy feeling at stomach area

- headaches

- eye fatigue

- overall fatigue

Other changes

- disease could become worse before being healed by the natural force of Ki

- people with high blood pressure should avoid performing headstands and certain other exercises

Normal changes at the Advanced Level

- recovery from disease

- grey hair turning black again

- skin blotches disappearing

- skin becoming healthier

- weight problem resolved as weight becomes normalized

- feelings of powerful physical strength

- feeling peaceful and balanced

- becoming generous and sincere

Abnormal changes at the Advanced Level

- experiencing visual and auditory hallucinations

This psychic phenomenon happens due to the intense focus of the mind during practice. Practitioners should be careful not to be misled by these phenomena and should consult with instructors.

Since Sept. 2005

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Practice Schedule

Mon	06:40AM-07:50AM	09:15AM-10:25AM
Tue	06:40AM-07:50AM	09:15AM-10:25AM
Wed	06:40AM-07:50AM	09:15AM-10:25AM
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Fri	06:40AM-07:50AM	09:15AM-10:25AM

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Sun Do practice is done while performing Danjeon breathing. For many, Sun Do is actually known as Danjeon Breathing. Danjeon Breathing is a term used by Grand Master Chung San to help beginners to understand Sun Do and its practice more easily. Performing the sets of postures while doing Danjeon Breathing is called Danjeon Haeng Gong and it forms the basis of the practice session during routine classes.

Basic Danjeon Breathing method is done as follows:

Focus all of your body and mind at Danjeon;

• Breathe only through the nostrils;
• Breathe deeply and naturally;
• Breathing should be as slow, steady and smooth as possible;
• The length of inhalation period and exhalation period should be the same (for beginners);
• Visualize breathing in the fresh life energy while breathing in, and visualize breathing out the toxic energy while breathing out;
• The lower abdomen should rise up while breathing in, and down while breathing out;
• The belly above the navel should not be moving and should be completely relaxed; and
• Use your focus, not muscle, to move the lower abdomen

Beginners should learn the exact location of the Danjeon, and how to do Danjeon Breathing from instructors.

It was clearly stated by the Grand Master that Danjeon Breathing could not be learned by merely reading a description from a book. Breathing is a very critical life mechanism and even a slightly wrong breathing practice could result in a grave physical problem or even a mental disorder.

Stretch Exercise (Flute instrument and nature sounds)

This music is played as a background during meditation 

Once a month Sundo member’s gathering @ Harry’s

For more information, please contact: sundonyc@gmail.com

This event is being sponsored by:

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A 3 day retreat at the Crystal Springs…. practice Sun Do with Manhattan Sun Do Clup and enjoy the relaxing hot spring water

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