History and origin of Dahn Yoga

5000 Years ago
The roots of Dahn Yoga extend several thousand years back into Korean history. It began as an ancient Korean training program to educate the population on how to develop both mind and body. Up until two thousand years ago, this educational method was practiced and transmitted by wise men to each generation. However, the Korean people failed to keep this tradition alive.
Pre-1980
Ilchi Lee began teaching Dahn Yoga at a public park. One by one people joined him for daily exercise.
1980
The first Dahn center opens in downtown Seoul.
The first edition of Dahnhak: Its Principles and Training Method is published.
1986
More Dahn centers open and Ilchi Lee leaves the management of these centers to instructors.
1987
As Dahn Yoga increases in popularity, large corporations, including Gold Star (now known as LG), SK and Daewoo ask to teach Dahn Yoga to employees. Dahn Yoga is also introduced to athletes-in-training and troops in the Korean military.
1989
A small energy healing center in Seoul is opened, giving energy evaluations and treatment plans based on Dahn Yoga and energy healing.
1991
A small energy healing center in Seoul is opened, giving energy evaluations and treatment plans based on Dahn Yoga and energy healing.
1996
The first Japan Dahn Center is opened in Tsuruhashi, Osaka. (There are currently 22 centers in Japan)Shortly after the first Japan Center opens, Canada gets its first taste of Dahn. The first Canadian Center opens in North York, Toronto, Ontario.
1997
The Sedona Ilchi Meditation Center is established on a 160-acre retreat facility in Sedona, which is surrounded by national forest.
1998
Construction on the CGI Holistic Center begins in Closter, New Jersey. Presenting a model for comprehensive health, CGI combines the latest gym equipment with Dahn classes, healing sessions, massage therapy, a spa, and an indoor pool in a luxurious 30,000 sq. ft. facility.
2001
The first of the Healing Chakra tours begins. This tour would extend through the next three years around the world. By the end of the three-year tour, close to 15,000 people have participated in these workshops.
2002
The first Dahn Center in England opens in Surrey, just outside of London.
2004
With more than 300 Brain Respiration Instructors in the field, BR, an education technique taught in Dahn Yoga centers, is adopted in after-school programs in Chicago, Illinois, and Atlanta, Georgia. The state of Arizona proclaims the week of July 29th International Brain Respiration Week.
2005
Dahn Yoga participates as the official provider of yoga classes in several of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer events.
2006
The first RussianDahn Center opens in Samara.