Nancy

I enjoy my Dahn program because:

The Dahn instructors make every class a joy to attend, their sincerity and loving attitude makes me want to continue my practice, my co-workers enjoy my positive outlook and often comment on how my yoga practice has made me a happier more caring person to be around they look forward to my arrival each morning with their daily hugs.

My Dahn practice has benefited me in the following ways:

I have become a much happier and more caring person since I began my Dahn yoga practice. I have lost weight by following the diet program. I no longer have the aches and pains which used to hinder my sleeping my lower back no longer hurts nor does my wrist and arm which had tendonitis from repetitive stress. I have more patience in dealing with my customers. And this can be very challenging!

I believe Ilchi Lee should be recognized because:

The first day I walked into the Dahn center, I knew it was a place I could find peace as well as an exercise program. Ilchi Lee has created a program that has changed lives not only physically but emotionally and spiritually. I have joined many other programs in the past 30 years but never before was I even tempted to make a lifelong commitment. I have joined Dahn yoga as a lifetime member. I hope there will be more Dahn centers in Hawaii!

Additional Comments:

Since attending the Dahn Healing School I have been honored to be a part of the group who goes to the senior care center in Manoa to give massages to the residents there. I feel it is so important to give love and attention to those who need it and I thank the Dahn Center for giving me this opportunity. Hawaii is a special place and even more so because of the loving, healing energies of the Masters trained by Grand Master Ilchi Lee.

Charles

I enjoy my Dahn program because:

I feel healthier, less stressful, more focused on everyday activities.

My Dahn practice has benefited me in the following ways:

1. More flexibility
2. More peace with others
3. Sharing happiness with other
4. More healthy

I believe Ilchi Lee should be recognized because:

1. The Aiea Hawaii Dahn center truly represent the teaching of Ilchi Lee

2. Of his belief that everyone can create a difference in other / their lives

Loretta

I enjoy my Dahn program because:

It brings me a sense of “family” and peace. Instructors always are encouraging  and there to listen if I need to talk. I am able to participate at my own pace.

My Dahn practice has benefited me in the following ways:

I have become more focused on my inner self and able to recognize my energy and use it to help myself heal. I feel more relaxed and at peace. I am able to overcome and control my panic attacks by implementing what I have learned in my Dahn classes.

I believe Ilchi Lee should be recognized because:

He is the founder of the wonderful Dahn program that has helped so many people in so many different ways.

Remo

I enjoy my Dahn program because:

It is a well structured class to encompass stretching, breathing, training, yoga exercises and meditation all in one session. It is executed at a very simple level, appropriate for all ages, yet incredibly effective the way it is all structured together. It allows everyone to feel immediate benefits at a physical and mental level. But the Dahn program will quickly become even much more than that for people interested in their advanced training and workshops.

My Dahn practice has benefited me in the following ways:

I was able to drastically improve the energy flow within and ridding myself of blockages. My body is gradually healing itself. Physically I have more energy. I sleep better at night and my poor digestion improved dramatically. Mentally I am much less stressed and my ability to focus and concentrate improved greatly. But even greater benefits for me were at a spiritual level, where I was able to come to ter___ with some very important existentional understandings, due to that I developed greater joy and happiness. I found a new purpose in my life and I am starting to discover an inner peace.

I believe Ilchi Lee should be recognized because:

Ilchi Lee not only created a great well balanced Dahn Yoga and DahnMuDo program, but he also is a great leader and teacher and a pioneer in bringing Brain Education and Brain Respiration to the average people in a very simple yet tremendously effective way. It was able to personally experience the benefits of such techniques during vibration exercises and a great advanced training about Brain Respiration. Also I really received a great education about the subject by reading his books, “Human Technology” and “Brain Respiration.”
You also can measure his leadership by the leaders and the environment he created in Hawaii and all over the US and the world. I firmly believe that Ilchi Lee’s Dahn program will be a great and integral part of a spiritual awakening that is happening in Hawaii and all over the world.

Additional Comments:

I am tremendously grateful to Ilchi Lee for having devoted his life in creating this wonderful Dahn program. The program was the cursor in my spiritual awakening. I can now shine brightly and make a difference on this earth of ours. The Dahn program and Ilchi Lee’s websites will be one main part of my spiritual growth.

Amy

I enjoy my Dahn program because:

I have found a way to relax my mind and body, especially after work. I like the exercise and I also enjoy the additional program offered end of class time. I believe in the philosophies presented by Kevin and Master Ahn, and have practiced them in working with people and the public. I also like the relationships built in class and the way everyone in accepting of each other.

My Dahn practice has benefited me in the following ways:

• I feel centered after I do the qi-gong meditation.
• My outlook each day is affected by feeling relaxed in the morning.
• The exercises have given me a more toned body.
• The philosophy that your thoughts are very powerful has helped me to be positive in my outlook of life.

I believe Ilchi Lee should be recognized because:

• He had the visionary leadership to share his Dahn yoga concepts with the world.
• He wants everyone to learn his healing ways of life and so after you have been taught something beneficial, you are encouraged to teach it to someone else.
• He is a pioneer brain philosopher and believes our brain is the key to world peace, and is working towards that goal with other world leaders.

Megan

I enjoy my Dahn program because:

• Dahn programs help me to feel relaxed and give me more energy. I enjoy being a part of the center and all the healing opportunities.

My Dahn practice has benefited me in the following ways:

• Helps with anxiety, headaches. Gives more energy. Helps with memory and concentration.

I believe Ilchi Lee should be recognized because:

• Of all the healing that has occurred because of Ilchi Lee.

Tanyce

I enjoy my Dahn program because:

• Dahn Yoga has helped me to realize my bad habits in life and it makes me takes steps in changing for the better. I enjoy doing the yoga exercises and it always de-stresses me. I also enjoy meeting new people.

My Dahn practice has benefited me in the following ways:

• It has changed my outlook on life. I’ve become more social and confident when I meet new people. It is a lifelong practice and I intend to continue Dahn Yoga.

Anne

I enjoy my Dahn program because:

• The programs provide the spiritual growth that individuals need to help awaken your true “self” and to continue on the path is one’s life purpose, at your own pace.

My Dahn practice has benefited me in the following ways:

• Prior to Dahn Yoga and its programs, I was very lost, lonely, confused and stressed, always wondering about my reason for being. Within 2 weeks of joining as a member, I had attended the yoga classes and the Shim Sung workshop (Finding Your True Self). Through this program, my inner guidance guided me to a new path to take my life in a whole new direction which brings much joy, peace and happiness into my life, and to live daily in this feeling, as well as keeping your body and mind healthy.

I believe Ilchi Lee should be recognized because:

• There are many programs and belief systems in this world today. Ilchi Lee’s program is not only simple, makes sense and is very effective, but it is also experiential.

Ilchi Lee

An article about Dahn Practice

Dahn Practice is different than ordinary yoga because Dahnhak considers the feeling and use of energy, known as “Ki,” to be of primary importance. As a concept, Ki energy lies at the center of the training program. Dahnhak practitioners pursue physical, mental, and spiritual health through the use of energy, and therefore all practitioners must learn how to feel Ki energy well. Only then, can they can go on to deeper levels of training and encounter the essence of Dahnhak.

Training for feeling Ki is called Jigam. The literal meaning of Jigam is “stilling the emotions.” We cannot eliminate our thoughts by thinking, nor can we use emotion to put our extreme emotions to sleep. Dahnhak uses “Ki” and “breathing” to control thoughts and emotions and find peace of mind. When we quietly control our breathing and focus on the “sensation of Ki,” our thoughts and emotions disappear on their own and our minds recover peace, which is its original state.

How to Feel Ki

Warm-up Hand Exercises: Training for feeling Ki usually begins in the hands. The hands are the part of the body we use the most, and they are also where we feel sensations with the greatest detail. Lightly shake both hands and wrists. Clap your hands and rub your palms together. Making fists, open and close your hands repeatedly. Lifting your hands, rotate your wrists rapidly 30 to 50 times. After you do this, stop for a moment, and then concentrate on the sensations you feel in your hands. Repeat these exercises several times, and then hold your hands with your palms together and go on to the next stage.

Strengthening Sensation in the Hands: Sitting in a comfortable position, place your palms together. Feel the sensation of body heat in your hands as they touch each other. Feel your pulse beating in your palms and fingers. A quiet, focused state of mind develops readily through this process. Maintain this state as you go on to the next stage.

Moving the Hands Horizontally: Lift your hands so that your palms face each other, and then move them apart so that there is a space of about five inches between them. Repeatedly move your palms closer together and then farther apart. You will feel what seems to be a magnetic force, as if something were pushing your hands apart or pulling them together. Sometimes you’ll feel pressure, heat, heaviness, or a tingling sensation. All of these sensations are the result of energy. Once you feel this energy, spread your hands farther apart, increasing the distance between your palms. When you establish this sense for feeling Ki, you will be able to maintain the feeling of energy, even though the distance between your palms grows considerably.

Ilchi Lee

Ilchi Lee has spent several decades investigating ways to develop the potential of the human brain. Moving the Hands Vertically: Position your hands so that your palms face each other, one over the other, with about two inches between them. Move one hand up as you move the other down, and then switch directions. Feel the energy between your hands as you continue to do this. The sensation will vary greatly as your hands are drawn closer together and pulled farther apart.

Making an Energy Ball: With your palms facing each other, hold your hands so that your ten fingers are spread naturally and are slightly bent, as if you are holding a ball. As you continue to focus on your hands, imagine that you are holding an unseen ball of energy between them. Move your hands slightly and feel that ball of energy. The energy between your hands will feel like a big ball of cotton or a balloon. This sensation will become even clearer as you continue to roll the energy ball around in your hands.

Conditions for Feeling Ki
- Location: Practice in quiet and peaceful place.
- Relaxation of Mind and Body: Before practicing Jigam, relax your body and mind through simple meridian exercises, such as full body stretching, full body patting, neck exercises, waist exercises, and upper body bends.
- Mental Concentration: Focus your mind on the part of the body where you want to feel Ki.
- Feeling Honestly: Accept whatever sensation you feel. Do not classify or doubt any sensation you experience.
- Devotion to Feeling: Accept and cultivate even very small sensations of energy. When you do this, those feelings will grow more intense and come into focus.

Ilchi Lee

describe tips to enjoy Dahn Class

Improving your health, losing weight, finding peace of mind, reigniting your passion for life, enhancing job performance… Regardless of the motivations behind why you started Dahnhak and Brain Respiration, you have made an investment. What should you do in order to turn them into fruitful returns? Here are some Do’s and Don’ts for you to magnify your enjoyment of the Dahn classes that you fit into your busy schedule. If you are a beginner, this list will be a great guide for you to maximize your results from training. If you have trained for six months or longer, these recommendations will provide you with a chance to reflect on your training. This list was compiled by masters from three of the leading Dahn Centers around the world.

7 TIPS TO ENJOY YOUR DAHN CLASS

1. Prepare your mind The key influence on your experience in Dahn class is your state of mind. If you have time to stop your busy mind before you enter the center to prepare yourself for training, the maximum benefit is guaranteed. An easy way to calm your mind is to participate in the warm-up exercises, or if you are running late, take a deep breath as you remove your shoes before you join the class.

2. Focus on your dahnjon As your practice grows deeper you will clearly experience the benefits of this “Do.” Your dahnjon (an energy center in the abdomen) is your energy bank. If you keep focusing on it during the class and between every exercise, you will feel much more energy circulating through your body. This also has the advantage of tricking your mind to stay present during the class, enhancing your training.

3. Have fun and smile Your Dahn master’s motto. After you attend the “Ready for Awakening” workshop, you will understand more clearly why you are always encouraged to smile. On the scientific side, stimulation of the muscles around your mouth actually triggers endorphin secretion which is the “feel good” neurotransmitter in your brain. Endorphins help elevate your pain threshold and stimulate the healing process of your body.

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