According to Ilchi Lee the founder of Dahn Yoga once delivered from the ravages of continuous stress, practitioners are ready for the next step, Brain Versatilizing. This step takes advantage of the fact that the brain possesses a remarkable ability, called neuro-plasticity, to restructure and reorganize itself. At one time it was thought that the adult brain is more or less hardwired, but now it’s clear that people possess the ability to create new brain connections until the end of life. This means that we never lose the ability to learn new things and change our personal habits in whatever way we choose.

This does not always mean, however, that change is always easy. The brain strengthens neural connections whenever we repeat a behavior, so habits can become quite entrenched in the brain, even when we know cognitively that the behavior is not advantageous. The exercises and programs in this step help free individuals from emotional and physical habits by accentuating the neuroplasticity of the brain.