A recent intensive retreat at Wonkwang Digital University offered students and alumni a deep dive into the power of breath, concluding on January 10th. the ‘Breathing Meditation Retreat,’ held in the Seoul Campus’s main lecture room, aimed to integrate body, consciousness, and energy through focused breathing exercises.
A Step-by-Step Journey to Inner Calm
The program provided an in-depth practice experience, encompassing asanas, breathing meditation, theoretical instruction, and mudra meditation.
- The retreat focused on Kanda-centered asanas and breathing techniques.
- Participants explored the concept of ‘breathing samadhi’ and various breathing practices.
- Mudra meditation was practiced to integrate body, breath, and consciousness.
- all participants received a certificate of completion.
- The university plans to offer more training programs to enhance student well-being.
The morning session, led by instructor Woo Young-ja, centered on ‘kanda-centered Asana & Breathing Meditation.’ Participants awakened and gained control of their energy through carefully guided asanas and breathing practices, establishing a solid foundation for deeper meditation.It was a vibrant start to a day dedicated to mindful awareness.
Professor Seungtae Park then took the stage, delivering a lecture on ‘Breathing Samadhi and Types of Breathing.’ He systematically explained the theoretical underpinnings of breathing samadhi and the diverse methods to achieve it. The lecture illu
