Transformation for my health and my whole family
Billy Bertrand, Oceanside center, CA
My story with Dahn Yoga began in February, when my wife stopped by the Oceanside Dahn Yoga Center and talked to the manager there. I decided to call and make an appointment for the following Monday. When I met with the Manager and Head Instructor, Alex, I was very impressed because I could sense how peaceful his energy was. After the session, I immediately signed up for classes. The next day I went to class and that night I told my wife that she needed to sign up and she did. We were both so impressed with Alex and other members at the center that we signed up both of our teenage children too. Since then, my wife and I have been going to class 3 to 4 times a week, and our kids have been going at least twice a week. We have all enjoyed the classes and have experienced greater peace, as well as improvements in our health and happiness.
Instructor Oh who runs the Escondido Center and teaches at Oceanside occasionally is one of the most happy and peaceful individuals I have ever had the opportunity to be around. His classes are always tough but he is so happy and peaceful that no one really notices. The first major improvement we saw was with my son; he has literally grown an inch in height, his back is always straight now, he has much more confidence, and he actually glows with health. My wife says the same about me, but I think it is more noticeable in my son. My wife and daughter say they feel better because the exercises help open up their chest area so they feel more at peace. I feel at peace for the first time in a very long time, my energy level has increased tremendously, and my flexibility and strength have both greatly improved.
I am a retired Marine, and I have Veteran rated disability for about 14 different issues that developed while I was on active duty. The ones I have the most trouble with are Asthma (developed during/after deployments to Kuwait/Iraq), shoulder problems (too many years of push-ups and pull-ups), and serious Sinus issues (exposure to many different climates). Since starting classes--and especially since taking a workshop called Shim Sung--my shoulders have become more flexible, and I am actually able to do pushups again. My asthma has also started going away; I am even down to taking meds every other day instead of twice a day. And I have been able to cut one of my sinus medicines by half and have stopped taking the other one altogether. I have noticed that our family has improved in health, openness, and love. My children are brighter, more energetic, and fun-loving. All of our relationships have grown deeper. One of my new friends from the center is always making comments about how our little family is so cool, happy, and open. We have received something that no amount of money could buy, and we plan to keep going and learning from the teachers and members at Dahn Yoga.
- More limber and sleeping better
- Less stress and aches, and more energy!