Dahn Yoga in California

9 Guidelines for Jangsaeng Walking1. Tilt the lower part of your pelvis forward.

2. Breathe with your lower abdomen.

3. Let your heel tap the ground gently as you step forward, with a straight leg.

4. Feel your weight transfer fully to the balls (yong-chon) and toes of your foot.

5. Keep your feet parallel, walking on either side of an imaginary line.

6. Angle your body 1 degree forward.

7. Relax your shoulders,

8. Swing your arms freely.

9. Smile!

12 Benefits of the Jangsaeng Walking Method

1.Lower your blood pressure

2.Increase your bone density

3.Lose weight

4.Increase the volume of your brain tissue

5.Add years to your life

6.Reduce the risk or severity of diabetes

7.Lower your cholesterol

8.Reduce heart disease risk

9.Moderate anxiety and depression

10.Improve your mood

11.Reduce colon and breast cancer risk

12.Decrease knee arthritis pain