Dahn Yoga Exercises, mind body training combining yoga and tai chi

Dahn Yoga focuses on the development of the body’s core strength as the basis of physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Rather than focusing on a strict set of poses, Dahn Yoga incorporates a wide variety of mind-body exercises, including warm-up exercises
People of all ages, body types, and fitness levels may participate comfortably in a Dahn Yoga class.
Based on traditional practices like acupressure, Dahn Yoga exercises help practitioners develop greater awareness and sensitivity to the well-being of their bodies.
Dahn Yoga includes a unique emphasis on the brain as the determiner of health and wellbeing. Thus, classes may include brain exercises that challenge and sharpen the mind.

Dahn Yoga Compared to Other Styles of Yoga

Practice/Style	Key Elements	Dahn Yoga Similarities/Differences
Hatha	Physical; general stretching and poses; basic breathing exercises	Similar to elements of Dahn Yoga Basics, which also includes warm-up tapping and shaking exercises
Vinyasa	Physical; dynamic postures; vigorous; breath-synchronized movement	Similar to elements of Dahn Yoga Basics, which also includes deep breathing exercises
Ashtanga	Physical; Special Vinyasa; Set Series of flowing postures; intense	Similar to elements of Dahn Yoga Basics, which also includes elements of Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Iyengar	Physical; prolonged static poses; emphasis on alignment; uses beneficial “props” to aid practice development	Aligment in Dahn Yoga is emphasized in special breathing postures
Kundalini	Physical; breath-sychronized movement; emphasis on energy circulation	Similar to elements of Dahn Yoga Basics, which also include energy meditation; Advanced energy training available in workshops
Bikram	Physical; set series of 26 postures; vigorous “Hot” environment (95 to 100 degrees)	Exercises generate “heat” in the lower abdomen
Raja/Kriya	Mental; Meditation oriented; advanced breathing exercises; Concerned with bringing mind and emotions into balance	All Dahn Yoga training includes physical component
Kripalu	Combination; Meditation and Physical;	Combined in all aspects of Dahn Yoga training
Jnana/Vedanta	Wisdom/Spiritual; Meditation; Discipline of Self-Reflection; Concerned with Self-realization and cosmic consciousness	Similar elements in advanced workshops and Instructor training

Korean Yoga?

Yes, Korean Yoga. Korea has a rich history of holistic healing and mind body practices. Dahn Yoga integrates Korean Taoist philosophy and the holistic principles of the Korean Oriental Medicine tradition. A healthy person has a healthy mind, body and spirit. The understanding of life energy or ‘Ki” is fundamental to this concept of health.