For people living amid an overwhelming flow of information, sitting still and emptying the mind is no easy task. Close your eyes and sit, and it is easy to get lost in endless daydreams; sometimes, it can even leave you feeling mentally low. That is why focused meditation can help modern people, who use their bodies less and their minds more, concentrate on one thing. Among focused meditation practices, active meditation, which engages the body, is often particularly helpful for people today.
O2heal’s active meditation classes, which have earned high satisfaction ratings from many participants, are coming to Seoul. O2heal will hold one-day active meditation classes on 21 November and 5 December at 6th floor, Carrot Global’s headquarters in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Both sessions will run from 10am to 4pm on a Saturday. Participants can choose and book one of the two dates. Each session is limited to 20 people, with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. O2heal’s active meditation is easy: it does not matter if you are new to meditation or not good at exercise.
After six years in Jeju, popular meditation comes to Seoul
Active meditation uses music, breathing, repetitive movements and sound to relax the body first, then lead into deeper relaxation. The programme was jointly developed by Chae Jeong-ho, professor of psychiatry at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea; Hong Jeong-gi, dean of the Graduate School of Sports Medicine at CHA University; and Ra Ui-hyeong, CEO of O2heal. An O2heal representative said: 'We have been running this programme in Jeju for six years, and it has also received high satisfaction ratings at events such as teacher training.'
Six hours, beginning low to the ground and releasing through sound
The class opens at 10am with a session to open the mind. This is followed by 90 minutes of Deep Bow meditation, focusing on repeated movements and breathing while keeping the body low to the ground.
After lunch and a break at their own pace, participants will spend 90 minutes from 1pm moving to music and making sounds during Open Heart meditation. The final 90 minutes are for integration and sharing, bringing the day to a close as participants talk together about what they have experienced.
Led by a 35-year business leader and a singing bowl guide
The class will be guided by three people with extensive experience leading active meditation. Yoo Jae-sook, O2heal’s meditation director, runs active meditation-based wellness programmes and planned Venerable Pomnyun’s Happiness School. Park Su-hyeon, head of O2heal’s Jeju Centre, is a Level 1 active meditation practitioner who teaches singing bowl meditation and yoga. Ra Ui-hyeong, CEO of O2heal, is a business leader with 35 years’ experience and a meditator who has created active meditation and inner revolution programmes.
After the class, participants will receive ongoing free online meditation lessons through a KakaoTalk group chat, as well as a 22-minute morning practice video they can follow at home. The in-person class lasts a day, but an ongoing programme is included as an added extra. As usual, places are expected to fill early, with bookings closing when capacity is reached.
Unlike previous sessions, which were always held in Jeju, this one will take place at Carrot Global’s headquarters near Hangangjin Station in Itaewon. Carrot Global is a leading Korean company led by CEO Noh Sang-chung, an entrepreneur who has built a successful business through spirituality. Noh Sang-chung is currently working to develop spiritual leaders at the Center One Meditation Centre and, together with O2heal CEO Ra Ui-hyeong, runs a CSO Spiritual Leadership course. On 21 November and 5 December, when O2heal’s active meditation one-day classes take place, visitors will also have the opportunity to view ancient artefacts and historical works displayed throughout Carrot Global’s headquarters.
Event details
Event: O2heal Active Meditation one-day class
Dates and time: 21 November 2026 (Saturday) and 5 December 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–16:00 (choose one session)
Venue: 6th floor, Carrot Global headquarters (268-20 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul; about a three-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hangangjin Station on Line 6)
Capacity: 20 people per session, first come, first served
Fee: 99,000 won (per person; place confirmed once payment is verified)
Enquiries and bookings: 010-7110-0434, https://forms.gle/ftBL76yHmsZSGcVC9
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