The Young Earth Human Alliance, or YEHA, is a gathering of spirited, youthful Dahn Yoga members and practitioners, usually in their 20s and 30s, who are motivated to empower themselves and work as leaders for healing and change in the world.

You can imagine the buzz that is generated when dozens, sometimes even hundreds of these energetic young people get together. This happens several times a year for various national YEHA events, including the YEHA BMC (Brain Management Consultant) program.

An ideal program for enthusiastic young people, it emphasizes “awakening and action” and enables participants to have a deep experience of both the principles and practice of Dahn Yoga.

The members of YEHA are comprised of the age groups that are most susceptible to the so-called “quarterlife crisis.” This term was coined in the last decade to describe the struggles faced by many of the youth in our current social environment. It generally applies to recent college graduates who have amassed financial debt, face increasing challenges in the job market, want more fulfilling personal relationships, and have started asking themselves the questions about life that are truly relevant: What am I doing with my life? Who am I? What do I really want?

YEHA BMC emphasizes the development of self-mastery through suhaeng, practice for personal growth, with more physically intensive training.

During the six-day program, participants learn principles of physical, mental and spiritual growth and experience a myriad of exercises to develop self-awareness and expand their consciousness. The training sessions involve deep breathing and meditation, intensive stretching and strengthening exercises, energy training, and moving with music. The YEHA BMC program also takes them outdoors, where they can feel a deeper connection to the Earth, and gives them a chance to practice teaching as they help each other reinforce what they have learned.

Participants gain a deeper understanding of themselves, as well as other people. They learn to find the opportunity in every challenge they face, and take some time to figure out the purpose of their life and set a clear direction for their future. “I feel more confident that I can trust myself to heal, and connect with my soul. This training has brought me so much awareness of my life... Now I see I’m ready to change and take action,” said one member from New York.

A member from Texas shared, “During YEHA BMC, I developed a great trust in myself and in the universe. I was able to move through fear and harness my infinite strength within. I saw myself as a part of all life.” Another from New York commented, “YEHA BMC has truly changed me. I realized deeply about my habits and how fear can limit one from achieving anything. I felt fearless and I feel a much deeper connection with myself.”

Through suhaeng, participants realize that the circumstances of their lives are a tailor-made training grounds for their growth; rather than reacting to the environment or events in their lives, they can shape themselves and their lives to be exactly the way they want. Now, when life throws challenges at them, members of YEHA laugh and say, “Hey, it’s just training."

— Michael Munson