Bongwoo Tao Breathing Practice

Guided Taoist breathwork rooted in ancient Korean wisdom. Join Heartmoon Haejung Ocean on a path of inner transformation. Now available inside Rise Meditation.

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The Root of the Body and Life

Jung(精) is the fundamental essence of the physical body. It is the material root of life, received at birth and sustained through nourishment, breath, and conduct.
Jung governs bones, barrow, blood, and reproductive vitality. Without Ki(氣), Jung(精) cannot be preserved; without Jung(精), life gradually withers.

The Flow and Circulation of Life

Ki(氣) is the dynamic force that animates Jung(精) and gives rise to transformation. It is breath, circulation, and flow-the invisible current that sustains all processes of life.
Ki(氣) connects body and spirit, matter and awareness. Ki(氣) is the key to harmonizing both physical vitality and spiritual clarity.

Spirit and Inner Light

Shin(神) is consciousness, awareness, and spiritual luminosity. It is the most subtle of the Three Treasures and cannot exist independently of Jung(精) and Ki(氣).
Shin(神) is not thought, emotion, or belief;
it is the silient clarity that precedes all spiritual activity.

Intro Video

Discover the Tao Breathing Method.

Join Heartmoon Haejung Ocean as she introduces the heart of the Bongwoo Tao Breathing Method — a gentle yet powerful practice to awaken your breath, balance your energy, and reconnect with your natural self.

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Experience Bongwoo Tao Breathing in the Rise App

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Start with a Free Video Course

Discover the Bongwoo Tao Breathing method through a gentle 4-step video series — perfect for beginners. Filmed in the sacred landscapes of Sedona, each lesson guides you into breath, presence, and stillness with Heartmoon Haejung Ocean.

This course is completely free and available now inside the Rise Meditation App.

Track Your Progress, Heart & Health

The Rise App helps you stay connected to your practice with clear, intuitive tracking. Monitor your total meditation time, daily consistency, and stillness levels — all in one place. During each session, the app also tracks your heart rate in real time, showing how your breath affects your nervous system and inner state.

All data can be synced with the Apple Health app, so your mindfulness journey stays integrated with your overall wellbeing.

Meditate in Stillness and Sacred Design

The Rise App includes a beautifully designed meditation timer, centered around the sacred Flower of Life symbol — a visual anchor to help you settle into presence.

Customize your session with features like Start Delay and Extra Time, giving you space to prepare and extend your practice naturally.Whether you’re sitting for 5 minutes or an hour, the timer helps you stay grounded, focused, and connected — without distraction.

Track Your Breath, Mind & Heart

The Bongwoo Method is a Korean Tao meditation practice that helps you return to your natural state through deep breathing, presence, and inner stillness. Founded by Korean Master Bongwoo and taught in the U.S. by Heartmoon Haejung Ocean, this method is rooted in ancient Tao principles passed down for generations.

Through slow, conscious breathing and focused awareness, the Bongwoo Method helps clear the mind, calm the nervous system, and reconnect

Customer Reviews

Wisdom in Practice

Santa Fe, NM

Los Angeles, CA

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Calm in Everyday Life

The Bongwoo Method has transformed how I approach daily life. Even just a few minutes of practice helps me respond to challenges with calm instead of stress. I feel more present with my family, clearer at work, and more aware of my own emotions. The guidance is gentle yet profoundly effective, helping me cultivate a lasting sense of balance and clarity.

David Chen

Portland, OR

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Healing Through Stillness

I’ve explored many meditation practices over the years, but the Bongwoo Method is unlike anything else. Its focus on deep, conscious breathing paired with mindful presence clears my mind and quiets my inner chatter. Over time, I’ve noticed a new sense of balance, both emotionally and physically.

Michael Thompson

Chicago, IL

Finding the Master Within

Before I began the Bongwoo Method, I struggled to quiet my mind and connect with myself. Through this practice, I’ve discovered the “Master Within” that I didn’t realize was always there. The slow, intentional breathing and focus on presence make it possible to see clearly, feel deeply, and understand myself on a whole new level.

Hannah Lee

San Jose, CA

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A Practice That Lasts

The Bongwoo Method is deceptively simple but incredibly powerful. By focusing on breathing and presence, I’ve learned to quiet my mind, ease stress, and center my energy. Unlike other methods I’ve tried, the benefits carry into my daily life—I feel more grounded, balanced, and mindful in everything I do. It’s a practice I know will stay with me for life.

Daniel Foster

Denver, CO

Restoring Inner Peace

I didn’t realize how much stress and tension I was holding onto until I started this practice. The Bongwoo Method gently guided me toward inner stillness and calm. Each session helps me release mental clutter and emotional weight, leaving me with a profound sense of peace and clarity. It feels like rediscovering myself in a way I never thought possible.

Olivia Kim

New York, NY

The Healing Energy of Sedona: a Meditation Journey

Spending time and practicing yoga and meditation with Haejung is what I imagine a walk through Heaven feels like. A calm, loving energy that few possess powerfully emanates from her and instantly touches your heart and soul. Learning from Haejung's deep wisdom has radically transformed my life, putting me on the path I am meant to be on.

Julie LaBenz

Sedona, Arizona

Guidance That Grounds Me:

I’ve often found myself thinking about the future and what may come in the years ahead. In those moments, I remember the guidance and insights Haejung has shared with me through practice. Even now, her words stay with me. They continue to support me, ground me, and bring clarity when I need it most. Haejung is truly a rare and special teacher, and I feel deeply blessed that our paths crossed.The Bongwoo Meditation App carries the same sincerity, warmth, and wisdom I experienced in her presence. I’m grateful not only for the teachings, but also for the generosity and hospitality that she embodies. Thank you, Haejung, for sharing this path.

Isabell Drees

Germany

Sedona Breathing Meditation App:

I met Haejung fifteen years ago when I moved to Sedona and took all of her yoga classes. Visitors from other countries would ask to take their pictures with her because her reputation in this field preceded her. She is very strong, focused & gentle at the same time. Haejung's breathingmeditation is foundational to what she offers. And now it is in an app with periodic phone reminders to remember this essential truth: that how we breathe dictates everything in our life.

Astara Fisher

Sedona, Arizona

Step by Step Breathing Training:

I am practicing breathing training through Haejung’s Meditation app, and it has been a grate help. The app provides clear, step-by-step guidance from the very beginning, making it easy to follow and accessible for anyone. Even complete beginners can start comfortably and with confidence. As I progress through each stage, I can genuinely feel my breathing becoming deeper and more natural. I am deeply grateful that Master Bongwoo’s training methods are now available online in such a clear and well-structured way. I sincerely look forward to receiving even deeper teachings through this website in the future. Thank you so much.

Grace Gil

California

Bongwoo Tao Meditation for Anxiety, Sleep, and Inner Peace

Through the years I’ve been initiated in many different meditations and
breathwork but never felt any real results. It always felt like a chore to me and
soon after, the practice was dropped and forgotten.
I started Bongwoo: Tao Breathing Meditation several months ago, and I have to
say that I have more focus and feel so peaceful and blissful after each session. I
look forward to our sessions and have been doing it faithfully at least twice a day.
There are days I’m doing the meditations several times a day – especially if I can’t
sleep and have anxiety – that’s my go to. It immediately brings me into balance
and a sense of wellbeing.
Haejung’s voice, which is so soft and gentle, brings me back, if I stop breathing. I
have even fallen asleep peacefully. I’ve been able to breathe in longer and
breathe out longer with less effort.
No matter where I am emotionally, as soon as I hear her voice, my whole body
relaxes immediately.
Anyone who is on a spiritual path, wherever they’re at - I would recommend them
to get the app and enrich their spiritual journey!

Arlene Gold

Sedona, Arizona

Authentic Meditation App for Breath Awareness and Daily Calm

Having trained in meditation in Sedona, I value practices that truly return me to breath and awareness, rather than focusing on form or technique.
This is the meditation app gently releases physical tension and naturally deepens breathing, even within a short session. it allows me to briefly reconnect with the grounded, calm awareness I experienced during my training in Sedona, even in the midst of a busy daily life.
I would confidently recommend this app to both beginners and experienced meditators who are looking for a simple, authentic way to reconnect with their breath and inner presence.

Hyegyeong Seon

Seoul, Korea

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We are sharing the Q&A that Master Bongwoo had with his disciples and practitioners during his lifetime on this website. If you have nay questions other than the once listed here, please contact us.

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