1. Rather than focusing on a strict set of poses, Dahn Yoga incorporates a wide variety of mind-body exercises that help practitioners develop their personal health and wellbeing. Dahn Yoga focuses on the development of the body’s core strength as the basis of physical, mental, and spiritual health.
2. Dahn Yoga teaches practitioners to trust their body’s natural wisdom and does not require a high degree of flexibility, balance, or strength to follow. Thus, people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels may participate comfortably.
3. While most other forms of yoga originate in India, Dahn Yoga is a modernized version of ancient Korean mind-body practice.
4. 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.
5. Dahn Yoga incorporates Brain Wave Vibration as a method of moving meditation, which prepares the body and mind for greater focus during other types of meditation.
6. Dahn Yoga’s instructors and healers come from many walks of life and are of various ages. While Dahn instruction does require rigorous training, most of the exercises can be demonstrated by anyone of any age.
7. Dahn Yoga encourages practitioners to proactively create the life they want through special emphasis on goal setting and habit management through brain management.
8. Dahn Yoga practitioners report remarkable results in short periods of time, especially with pain management. Many also report reduction of symptoms associated with chronic illness, including multiple sclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and sciatica.
9. Dahn Yoga centers offer a wide variety of training opportunities beyond the regular yoga class, such as Dahnmudo martial arts, Dahn healing techniques and chakra development.
10. While most yoga centers are operated independently, Dahn Yoga offers a unique sense of community through which members can network with other members in 18 states in the US and 10 countries around the world.