Sun Institute Blog

My experience at the Sun Institute has led to many positive changes in my life.  So far I have felt more energy both physically and an increase in my chi energy.  I feel more emotionally balanced, more calm and also more patient.  I have also noticed an interesting phenomenon – normally I am a shy introverted personality type who feels uncomfortable socially.  I believe that the Dahn Yoga training has instilled more confidence in my posture and attitude, and has made me more receptive, because people who always walked by me before (from co-workers to strangers) now stop to chat with me and seem to be opening up to me, without conscious initiation in my part. 

I also believe practicing at the Sun Institute has unlocked my stagnant spiritual energy.  I’ve seen the return of vivid, message-filled dreams that I’d lost touch with for a few years.  And I am finding more answers to life’s questions, wherever I turn.  I believe the meditation aspect has made me more receptive to these different levels of energy.  Each day I look forward to coming to class and practicing to get stronger inside and out ☺

Jenn L.

Excerpt from The Enzyme Factor, International Health Best Seller, by Dr. Hiromi Shinya*

Every year the vegetables we eat lose their nutritional value.  Take spinach, for example.  In 1950 one hundred grams of spinach contained 150 milligrams of vitamins.  Only 50 years later, in year 2000, a hundred grams of spinach only has 35 mg of vitamins.  Its iron content reduced significantly from 13 mgs to 2 mgs…  

In this case, even though we consume vegetables on a daily basis it is difficult to get enough vitamins, minerals, and enzymes we need.  That’s why in this day and age we need to pay more attention to proper diet and nutrition supplements.  

According to the Enzyme Factor, sufficient intake of vegetables is a must.  But even then, you may not get enough vitamins.  It is recommended that you eat quality fruits that are in season.  It is also easy to become deficient in minerals, so supplement it with good salt and water.  People with high blood pressure need to take this with a “grain of salt.”  Salt is a necessary mineral but too much can exacerbate symptoms of high blood pressure.  We still need to correct some misunderstanding about salt.  The salt that exacerbates high blood pressure is table salt, or processed salt.  According to my clinical data, natural sea salt baked in high heat (deoxidized) did not increase the symptoms of high blood pressure.  

Natural sea salt, produced from just evaporating the water from the sea, contains sodium chloride, magnesium, calcium and a variety of minerals.  Refined salt, however, is just the extraction of the chemical sodium chloride making up 99% of refined salt content.  The main reason that makes refined salt bad for us is that it has lost all its minerals except for sodium chloride.  It may be arrogant for us to think that such small amount of minerals that may be present in natural salt doesn’t make any difference.  But nature is complete in itself.  Each component of nature exists because there is a use for it somewhere.  

If you ever made pickles you know that table salt will never make it taste right.  Coarse sea salt is preferred in making pickles. That’s because table salt has added carbonic acid which inactivates lactic bacterium (the good bacteria).  So, if you have any table salt in your kitchen, throw them out now. And start using the sea salts with natural minerals still alive and active.  If you still like the fine texture of table salt, try Korean baked salt or Okinawa salt that have been deoxidized.  Natural sea salts high in mineral content, when baked in high temperature, are exceptionally good for our bodies.  

When sea salts are exposed to the air it becomes oxidized, producing toxins such as hydrochloric acid or lactic acid.  So choose fresh salts, keep them in air tight containers and use them up quickly.  

Just like salt, water taken directly from nature can give you a good supply of minerals.  Some people believe that pure water means just pure H2O without any other components.  But there is no such thing as just pure H2O in nature.  Water from natural springs definitely contains minerals.  And by drinking this kind of water you can supplement more minerals.  Then what about tap water?  Tap water also uses natural water, therefore, has minerals.  But the problem of tap water is that it also contains hydrochloric acid, trihalomethane and other chemicals used for septic purposes.  If you use a filter and eliminate the added chemicals, tap water too can be a great source of mineral water.  

* This excerpt has been translated from the Korean edition of the book.

Events & Workshops

● Tao classes: 6times (Every Friday @Westfield, Prerequisite:ShimSung)

   - First class 11/30 (Fri) 7:30pm~9:30pm @ Westfield

● Holistic Success Workshop/Massage Therapist Skill Enhancement Workshop

Check times & locations. Pre-registration Required.

Call to reserve a spot.     201-225-9000

Nov. 23 (Fri)     Oradell, NJ     2:00 pm     Massage Therapist Workshop

Nov. 24 (Sat)    Hoboken, NJ  1:00 pm    Holistic Success Workshop

Nov. 25 (Sun)   Westfield, NJ  2:00 pm    Holistic Success Workshop

Nov. 27 (Tue)   Madison, NJ   7:30 pm     Holistic Success Workshop

Nov. 28 (Wed)  Oradell, NJ     7:30pm      Massage Therapist Workshop

There is a new product, which is being sold at SI. It is the Dahn Yoga for MS dvd. SI promotes healthy living —HSP. For those with MS, this video is a wonderful way to improve their condition. One is guided through exercises and valuable testimonials and experiences are shared as the video progresses.

For more information on this video, ask your cetner manager.

Do you know how to manage your brain? Can you do it well?

A new book by Ilchi Lee called ‘Principles of Brain Management’ just came out and it is very successful. More and more members are reading this book and referring it to their friends. The language is simple and easy to understand. Everyone can utilize the principles found here adn he or she can put it to practical use.

Find out the easy and effective way to take charge of your brain.

Have you seen it yet? Sun INstitute’s website had a new make over.

Now, there are so many new features to be shown. You can take a school tour, find job opportunities, and more!

 View the site at www.suninstitute.com.

In a  way  ,  I am   able  to  detox  my body  faster  by training  Dahnhak.  Because  my organs  are  getting  so  healthy I  am amazed  that  I  am  able  to  detoxify  much  easier.  My  organs  don’t  want  to  hold  on  to  the toxins.  I  am  so  happy that  my  liver  is  finally  able  to  become  even more  balanced, by  letting go.  You  must  always  let go  ,  before your  body  can  heal itself  properly.

The  more  I  train the more  I  don’t  need  coffee!  I  am  so  energized  with this  training  that  I  am  able  to  have  so  much  lifeforce  energy  flowing  through my body.  I don’t  have  any  issues  with  being  fatigued  anymore!  I  am so thrilled  to  have  brand  new  habits.

I  was  able  to heal  my back  through  jung choon  postures.  I  am  really  grateful  that  I  can  now  touch  my toes  with  joy and  ease.  My  gall bladder  meridian  channels  have  opened  up  completely!  it is  such a rewarding  feeling  that  through  the  simple  postures  I  can  heal  myself within  minutes..  Life  is  beautiful!

When  I  train  at  Dahn  center,  I  am  beginning  to  understand  who  I  am  inside.  The  person  I  believed  I  was  I  realize  that  it  is  just  my ego.  I  am  so  happy that  I  am  finally  able  to  understand myself as  well as  understand what  my  life  is  about.  Through  understanding  myself, I understand the TAO.

Myung Hyun is a natural phoenomina that occurs as you begin to heal yourself. through this process, your body releases toxins that its been holding onto. From this, you can lose weight, feel lighter, feel better, and overall be much healthier.

How do you know when you’re going through it?

There are some common signs. You may feel as if you have the flu, feel tired, sleepy, achey, or you may find some bruises. Dont be alarmed. This is again a natural process. If you think that you are going through myung hyun, talk to your center manager (sahbumnim). He or she will be able to guide and direct you better.