Originally published September 22 2005
Popularity of Dahn Yoga increases in the U.S.
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dahn Yoga, an ancient Korean practice that develops both the mind and body, was all but dead until Ilichi Lee, the founder of Dahnhak, began a center in 1985. Today there are more than 130 centers in America, with numbers continuing to grow.
Dahn Yoga (sometimes referred to as Dahn Hak or Dahnhak) began as an ancient Korean training program to educate the population on how to develop both the mind and the body.
The practice had virtually vanished, until Ilichi Lee, the founder of Dahnhak, rediscovered it during his personal journey into self-realization and rigorous self-discipline, and later opened his first center in Korea in1985.
Dahn Yoga was first introduced to the United States in 1991 and more than 130 centers are now open in this country, with another twenty to open later this fall.
Coming in September are facilities in Albuquerque, NM; College Park, MD; Utica, MI.; Forest Park, IL; and Smith Town, NY.
Hyung Jin Cho is the head instructor in the new Atlanta facility.
In addition to the fitness element of yoga, we teach the principles of how energy works in the body, which is a concept that is rather new in the western culture where things are based on the ability to touch and see.
Our bodies are born with a perfect healing system but as we age, stress reduces those capacities.
We teach people how to improve that energy flow in the body which improves their health," said Cho.
During Dahn classes, practitioners learn to communicate with their bodies.
By stimulating the Ki-energy circulation, the connection between the physical body and the conscious mind, the body's natural healing power is activated.
A notable aspect of Dahn Yoga is that in some communities, the classes are led by volunteers and are available free of charge, being staged in churches, hospitals, assisted living centers, libraries and college campuses.
Dahn Yoga is a holistic program that promotes a healthy body, a healthy family, a healthy community and a healthy world.
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