My goal for my 21-day Brain Wave Vibration training at my Dahn Yoga Center was to get in touch with my true self. While I have not fully accomplished that goal, I feel that I made great strides in identifying the path to reach my goal and have gained the strength to allow me to follow that path.

My homework consisted of bow training, Brain Wave Vibration, an energy meditation called Ji Gam, and a variety of strength building exercises. While I did not feel that the bow training helped me that much, I think it did help me focus better for brain wave vibration and the energy meditation that followed. I felt very strong energy during Ji Gam, which made me feel that I was in touch with my true self. Ji Gam helped me identify many of my blockages and helped me make progress in releasing them. For strength training, I did the Sleeping Dragon posture, starting with 2 minutes and working up to 4 minutes. I also did push-ups, starting with 20 and working up to 55. It was very empowering to realize how quickly I could gain strength in just a few minutes of practice each day.

I always wish for peace and relaxation in my life, but feel that I never have it. My training helped me realize the importance of taking time every day to take care of myself, even if it is only 15 minutes a day. There were days that I did not feel like doing my homework, but I made sure that I got it done every day and generally felt much better for having done it.

I had not realized how greatly my energy was affecting the dynamic of my family. As I started to become more centered, I found that I was better able to deal with my family and they in turn responded more positively toward me. There was less yelling and more cooperation. My training helped me realize that I have the strength to make my life whatever I want it to be. All it takes is dedication to myself.

As an added bonus, I lost three pounds! While I was not consciously watching my diet, I found that I was making fewer trips to the candy jar as I released my negative emotions instead of holding onto them. I am definitely looking forward to our next 21-day journey!
–Nicki