Wonkwang Digital University hosts yoga and meditation retreat

The Yoga and Meditation department at Wonkwang Digital University hosted a "Breath Meditation Retreat" as part of its summer vacation program. Held on July 11 at the Yoga Culture Town in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province, the event aimed to help participants restore balance between their mind and body through breathwork and meditation, while also systematically learning traditional Hatha Yoga practices.

The retreat brought together current students and alumni for an intensive program that combined theory and practical application. In the morning session, instructor Woo Young-ja led a practice themed "Kanda-centered Asana & Relaxation Meditation." Participants focused on asanas centered around Kanda, identified as the body's energy core, and practiced breath-based relaxation meditation to alleviate physical tension and stabilize breathing.

In the afternoon, Professor Park Seung-tae guided sessions on "Asana Flow Meditation" and "Hatha Yoga Breathing." Attendees experienced a flow of asanas connected by the flow of energy and learned Hatha Yoga's representative breathing techniques step-by-step, including Kanda, Plavini, Ujjayi, Bastrika, and Anuloma. This allowed them to experience the harmony between breath and movement.

Professor Park stated that the department will continue to offer diverse educational programs to help students gain a balanced understanding of traditional yoga theory and practice, enhancing their skills and professionalism. The department also supports ongoing practice and professional development for students and alumni through various extracurricular programs during vacation periods.

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We will continue to operate various educational programs to help students learn the theory and practice of traditional yoga in a balanced way and enhance their practice capabilities and professionalism.