In Full Bloom

by Ilchi Lee

The truth about the aging brain is simple but extraordinary: you don?t have to lose your mental acuity as you get older! This book bursts through the myths that surround the aging of the brain, encouraging older adults to take an active role in keeping their brains in top condition for life. Based on the five-step Brain Education method and the latest findings in neuroscience, it is a guide to getting the most out of the last third of life by using the brain to its maximum potential. In Full Bloom celebrates the older brain and its unique capabilities, while offering practical advice to maintain and accentuate its attributes.

Genres: Health

235 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 20, 2008

About the author

From a young age, I struggled to find the answers to what I think of are life's fundamental questions: Who am I? and Why am I alive? I found those answers for myself after much study and circumspection, culminating in strict fasting and meditation on top of Moak Mountain in South Korea more than 30 years ago.

What I discovered opened up a new life and a new world for me. Since then, I've sought to find ways to help others answer those questions for themselves, and live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives as a result. All of my work is focused on developing methods for this and sharing them with as many people as possible. I believe when enough people know their true nature and purpose and are empowered to live by it, the world will become a place of dreams; heaven will be expressed on earth.

This is the purpose and content of all of my books. I hope they enrich your life by reading them.

Reviews

[diarhafsari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I personally think this book is a nice example of a health-related book. Not to mention that the health part being highlighted is (brain) aging. This book does not use difficult, brain-health-related terms. In fact, I could count any said terms easily. Instead, the authors use relatively simple narratives that flow smoothly, pages to pages.

Being a Korean, co-author Ilchi Lee infuse his BEST (Brain Education System Training) with some Asian influences, from Ki-energy-related exercises, to meditation, and even to Korean "Jangsaeng" lifestyle for "youthful longevity" (which is also the rough translation for said Korean word).

I love how the overall feel of this book is just encouraging. After reading it, you will have this sort of optimism that your aging journey and your senior life later are just going to be great.

[Martha Mckinley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always felt that there was no recourse to an aging mind and body. But after reading this book I felt such hope that I can not only heal my aging body but also reverse the aging process if I choose to do the recommended exercises and change my thoughts and actions. In this book you will find brain exercises as well as exercises for improving the tone and condition of your muscles, even realigning your skeletal system so that you can stand more erect, no need to have that slump that comes with growing older. Ilchi Lee shows you the secrets of intestine exercise and brain wave vibration that will make your legs stronger as you age. As I teach Seniors Dahn Yoga classes, I constantly refer to this book and they love the exercises and find that they are becoming more flexible and stronger and their brains calmer and more focused.

[Michela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought the content of this book is very well organized. I am familiar with Ilchi Lee's work, and this is one of the few books in English in which you can see his five steps of Brain Education laid out and explained clearly. Even though the emphasis in "In Full Bloom" is on successful aging, I think it's a good introduction to the Brain Education practice in general and is helpful for people of any age.

[Indigo Editing/Ink-Filled Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

True to form, Ilchi Lee takes the clear approach to teaching readers how to manage their brains for better performance. This is specifically targeted to aging people and their loved ones to help them battle the effects of dementia.

[Deanna Lee]

Very excellent book for those looking for the immediate connection between the brain and how we exercise! Plus it has easy-to-follow exercises throughout that are simple and yet very invigorating! Definitely recommend.

[Sharon Tierney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book shares the wisdom of Ilchi Lee and lets the reader feel that just because their body is getting older it doesn't mean that there is no hope for a healthy, happy and peaceful life.

I think it would be a great gift to someone who is aging...

[Chinnaly Sayarath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for seniors to start off with and help understand why going practicing on a consistent and regular basis is so important. I enjoyed the brain games and pictures of exercises. I like to learn and this book deepens my experience in class.

[Ulrike Schmidt-Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book awakened me deeply to the fact that aging does not have to cause fear and helplessness, with increasing visits to the doctor and relying on medicine for my health. Instead it can bring my life into full bloom. Well worth reading if you want to take your life into your own hands.

[Joyce F · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice reminder; but, I didn't learn anything.

[Anita]

This book guided me how to get older beautifully.

[Tonya Whelan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book aimed at seniors, but good for all about aging and how we approach life and death.

[Kathy Turano]

I read this book a long time ago. It has a lot of valuable information and exercises for successful aging. It is a book I would like to read again. Very useful.

[Maya Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for successful aging.