Nutmeg “Nuggets” What Do We Do in a Sundo Practice?
First, we activate xi through warm-up exercises. Next, we build xi through postures. The postures are aligned with the five elements and yin and yang energy patterns. There are many levels of postures. As one progresses through the levels, the postures and breathing patterns become more challenging and require more strength and endurance. Finally, we circulate xi through cool down stretches, internal organ exercises, and mild strengthening exercises. The internal organ exercises are a series of ten movements to circulate xi to the internal organs in their yin/yang pairs. Classes end with a bow and a reading from the Tao Te Ching.
SunDo A Korean Taoist Yoga Practice I
’ve been a regular practitioner of SunDo for two years and have noticed subtle and sustainable changes in my life. I am more balanced and in harmony, I have my breath and my center; and therefore, I am never lost.
What is SunDo? SunDo is an ancient Korean Taoist yoga practice originally
practiced in the mountains of Korea. This practice emerged out of a deep belief in the Tao and one’s connection to heaven and xi, a vital energy. The xi is composed of yin and yang energy. The goal in SunDo practice is to balance the yin and yang energy and thereby achieve a state of harmony with self and the Tao.
We achieve this state of harmony through proper breathing
which is instrumental to connecting to the Tao and pulling energy into the body. With mindful attention of breath; mind and body become one. Proper breathing lays the foundation of all postures practiced during SunDo.
Benefits of a SunDo practice are endless. As one achieves a balance of yin and yang energy and unity of body and mind, wellness occurs. One can learn to manage stress better. Men- tally, peace is possible. As a mixed-arts therapist specializing in body and emotional integration, I think the biggest obstacle to wellness is the compartmentalization in our healthcare prac- tices. SunDo is an integrative practice. It connects our bodies, minds and spirits. In my opinion, there is no one that cannot benefit from practicing SunDo. SunDo is not just a practice for life; life is the practice.
For more information, go to
sundointernational.com. New- comers are always welcome. SunDo in West Hartford is located at 45 S. Main St., West Hartford. Currently there are classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm and Saturday mornings at 9:15am. Join us on March 21st for a full day retreat. For information or to sign up, contact DJ Horn at 860.241.1144.
DJ Horn is owner and principle therapist at Inte- grated Physical Therapy and Counseling. Visit www.
integratedlifetherapy.com for more info. Gratitude to Master Hyun Moon Kim for his contributions from his book The Tao of Life: An Investigation of SunDo Taoism’s Personal Growth Model As a Pro-
cess of Spiritual Development. See ad on page 10.
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