Posts Tagged ‘Unhappiness’

Peace of Mind

December 14th, 2009 dahncenter

I’d like to share with you my experiene at the Initial Awakening workshop.

I was really nervous coming in to the workshop. I almost didn’t go because I didn’t think I would be able to handle the emotional part of it. I’m not the kind of person that lets my emotions out easily. I guess that’s why I’ve been really achy all these years – not to mention that my blood pressure has been getting higher. My goal for the Initial Awakening is to have peace of mind.

I wasn’t sure of what to expect at the IA workshop. All I can say is that I felt a lot of energy. I was able to push myself more than ever, when before I was afraid to hurt myself. At the IA workshop, I learned how to manage my fear of pushing myself too hard. While I was doing the “organ dance” my right side hurt so much I can feel tears in my eyes. One of the instructors kept saying, “faster, faster”. And as I went faster, believe it or not, the pain on my right side started to subside. I could not believe it! All these years I’ve been holding back when I finally realized that that was the problem. I was so glad when it was finally over, but felt even better now that I know how to control my pains. It was so refreshing!

There was also a session dealing with emotions. I didn’t think I would do well on this session, but I let my mind open to whatever was going to be thrown at me. In the end I realized that all my emotions that I have been feeling all this time are somehow “a thing of the past”, like it was no big deal. It seemed so, dare I say it, easy to let go of my past emotions. I felt so relieved, like a big weight was lifted off my chest. My whole body, especially my chest, felt so light, calm, relaxed and happy. I couldn’t believe that this actually happened. For the first time, in a very long time, I was able to handle my emotions and let go. I felt really free – this was a great feeling.

I was really glad I came to the Initial Awakening workshop. I may have achieved my goal of peace of mind. But I’m sure I can achieve more at Shim Sung and I can’t wait for that.

I can’t believe it took only ONE DAY to be finally free from my past emotions. Why didn’t I know about Dahn Yoga sooner? Well, I guess better late than never. I’m just very greatful that I found Dahn Yoga and what it has done for me. I know I’ve only been doing it for a little over a month, but somehow it has made a world of difference to me, both my body and my mind. I look forward to Shim Sung and more of Dahn Yoga.

Thank you so much for such a wonderful program.
–Lillibeth Castro

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Recovering from life as a stock broker.

December 8th, 2009 dahncenter

I decided to try Dahn Yoga because I wanted more peace of mind. I have experienced a lot of ups and downs as a stockbroker in New York City and I wanted to escape those inconsistencies of life and have more peace of mind. Immediately, with my first experience, I became more aware of the body and brain connection and that awareness alone allowed me to have more peace and more harmony in my life. I would recommend Dahn Yoga to anyone who’s looking for more peace and harmony in their life. That’s why I have my mother here today to have this experience.

–Kenneth Lynch

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Facing myself and being who I want to be with Dahn Yoga!

December 5th, 2009 dahncenter

OK so let’s face it – one doesn’t get fat, out of shape and feel like twice their age by loving vegetables and exercise. I had let myself go for a number of years and a number of reasons. When I came in for my one hour prescreening check up, I found out just where I really was. I tried to bend over and touch my toes and I couldn’t even come close! Now I am not sure if it was lack of flexibility or too much gut in the way – most likely both?everything was sore, my scoliosis bothered me a lot, my blood pressure was borderline high, it was like I was ready to be put out to pasture!! When my hour was up, Master Morgan had me feeling so much better for a few days that I had to at least give Dahn a try. I signed up for the 3 month trial and came my 3 times a week every week.

I have to admit I was a bit freaked out by the hugs and loving environment. I was not used to that and the walls I built around myself were thick. I was sent to Shim Sung within a few weeks. It changed my life and started me on this incredible journey of growth and discovery. I attended as many workshops as I could, I became a Gold Member and started showing up most days of the week. I was feeling much better and seeing some improvement. Did I find the key?
It all ramped up even more when I started taking the deep training with Master Jang. I have become so much stronger and healthier. I have had many people tell me I look like a completely different YOUNGER person (of course playing with the YEHAS helps!) My weight has decreased, my gravity pulled body parts are reshaping back upward and I feel great! My aches and pains are all gone and my back rarely hurts anymore.

I saw the doctor yesterday and she said with the severity of the curve in my spine I should be in an intense amount of pain right now; they usually have to operate at this point to help relieve some of the pain. She was shocked to see otherwise. She sat across from me, put her pen and paperwork down and said “I have to be honest with you?you have lost over 55 pounds, your back is a miracle, your blood pressure is fine and you look great ?healthier then I have ever seen you. Your (Dahn) yoga has done more for you in the last 8 months then I as a doctor could have ever done. Keep it up?
Wow? I guess I DID find the key!!! And who knew I could open my heart this much. No more freak outs over hugs J

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Overcoming my deepest saddness

November 24th, 2009 dahncenter

Before Tao I was experiencing so much sadness. The world looked very grey—always trying to function on top of so much anxiety and physical pain. Why couldn’t I feel joy and excitement with the little things experienced or even big things accomplished?

Now making the decision to come to Tao was very difficult and I was full of fear and apprehension which didn’t subside even well into the program. But what did I discover?
1. I recovered my joy underneath so much pain, hurt and old buried memories.
2. I was able to break through so much resistance and fear of physical pain and fear about not being able to do it right.
3. I choose to not let those fears run my life.
3a. I learned to tell the truth about myself and the pain that has debilitated me.
4. I learned that everything I need is within my own body and attention must be paid to that body.
5. I learned that I must live in the present—not in the past; that I can truly forgive myself and love myself.
6. I learned that real healing comes with healing my emotions and now I am confident that with help, I can begin to change habits that did not serve me and begin to heal my physical body.
7. I have found a new trust in myself and a brand new appreciation of all the feeling within my body.

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This is more than feel good and forget!

November 24th, 2009 dahncenter

I came to the Tao Holistic Healing Program with high blood pressure and blood sugar levels. I felt detached from my emotions and was numb. I had frustrations of daily life, pressures feeling like a dog chasing my own tail.
I found that tension in my body caused from worry and stress of the present and future and emotional memories, buried deep from the past. I found and experienced solutions to take back to the hectic regular daily life that will help me relieve the inner stress and pressure to healthy and happy.
Everyone should experience this program to improve the rest of their lives no matter what condition they currently are at. It is definitely the most useful program I’ve taken to make a difference in my life. This is not a feel good then forget program. It is a useful tool to help in your daily life.
–Dae Chun Ki

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Dahn Yoga gave me my life back

November 24th, 2009 dahncenter

My main physical situation is the tightening of my Achilles and my calf muscles, in my legs to the point of so much pain that I could not walk. I had lower back pain and pain in my wrist which I ignored thinking it was the result of a fall. I had many fears guilt, shame, insecurities and low self esteem. I felt like a “nothing? not worthy, a fear of not measuring up and not good enough. I wondered why I am living, I just existed.
Dahn training helped me to accept my physical pain. It helped me work through to see how past habits effect my physical body, and stop running away through learning how to stay in my body, connecting to my Dahn Jon. Dahn training helped me peal away the emotional layers of distress, guilt, shame, to let them surface and face them, to understand them. It helped me to find my life purpose hallelujah, fantastic!!!!!!!I now have a road to travel and a life to enjoy. It has given more than just helping with my physical condition. It gave me my life.

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