In Korean, "Dahn" means energy, vitality, and origin of life, and "Hak" means study, philosophy, and theory. Dahnhak is the study of energy (Ki, Chi) and how to use it for personal empowerment by restoring mind/body communication.
The stretches and postures in regular class are designed to restore healthy energy circulation in the body, focusing especially on correcting the skeletal structure, revitalizing organ functioning, increasing circulation, releasing tension from the upper body, and strengthening the lower body.
The benefits of regular practice of Dahn Yoga are many, and regularly include:
- Ability to manage stress
- Weight Loss
- Increased focus
- Deeper and more restful sleep
- Deeper breathing
- Calmer mind
- Increased digestive functioning
- Increase in overall body strength, especially lower legs
- Normalize blood pressure
- Emotional improvement
- Greater flexibility
- Improvement in balance
- Increase in self-efficacy
Please click here to see the results of a 3 month study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine about some of the benefits of regular Dahn Yoga practice.
For
complete information about the origins, theory, and description of Dahn
Yoga, please visit www.dahnyoga.com.
How
will the Dahn Yoga Program Help my Holistic Health?
We have a physical, an energetic and a spiritual body. For holistic health,
these three bodies need to connect to each other well and harmoniously.
The most dense body, the physical body, needs good care, healthy meals,
deep breathing and warm relationships. Regular Class is
the start of taking care of the physical body, and opening the energy
body.
The energy
body is the less dense body, & it needs to flow like water. Invisible
things such as thoughts, emotions, & memories belong to this body.
If there are physical blockages in the body, and/or if we hold onto unhealthy
emotional and mental patterns this energy will leak, freeze, or get stuck.
Ultimately, we will suffer various symptoms from this. Healing
Sessions will loosen the physical blockages, or help change unhealthy
mental/emotional patterns.
Exercising mindfully helps loosen the physical blockages and become more
sensitive to "observing" mental and emotional patterns. Over
time and with deep practice, suffering can end. The Initial
Awakening Workshop teaches how to begin mastering the power of mindfulness
through the body.
For total holistic health, we need one more step, going to the deepest
core, where true peace and joy resides. This is the journey to the essence,
true self, or soul, whatever you choose to call it. The way to deep joy
and peace is by experiencing this core and then choosing to stay connected
to this part of yourself. The Shim Sung Workshop shows
a way to experience this deepest joy and find your own sacred voice; and
guides you how to stay there as much as you can for your holistic health.
Total holistic health is possible for everyone to access through their
body, if you trust that it is within you. We call this the ’HSP’
principle: that everyone can experience Health, Happiness (Smile), and
Peace.
But, just as we cannot fill our stomachs by looking at a meal- we must
experience the meal– you also must experience each step through
action with your body. The Dahn Yoga program will help when you practice
consistently along the way.
Center Manager, Head Trainer and Healer
Since starting as a part-time Dahn Yoga instructor in 2001, Genia has had over 7000 hours of training in the Dahn Healing Method. She has worked as an instructor, trainer, and advanced healer for all of the Boston Dahn Centers. She recently spent one year as an education trainer at the Sedona IlChi Meditation Center in Sedona, AZ, and the national headquarters of the Dahn Centers. She is thrilled to return to Boston, where she has resided since 1997, and now joines us at the Beacon Hill Center since August of 2007.
Prior to working at the Dahn Center, Genia completed her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry with a focus on ‘Spirituality of the Body’ at Boston College. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, and has 5 years experience running Adventure- Based education programs for youth, teens, and young adults.
At the Beacon Hill Center, our mission is to help you meet your goal. The instructors dedicate themselves to class quality, member care, and to making the center an oasis in the city: a place where all members can come and find peace in mind, body, and spirit - even if it is just for an hour a week.
We
are also dedicated to sharing the excellent tools and healing energy of
the center with the greater Boston community through participation in
Outreach and Dahn Foundation events. For more information about Beacon
Hill Dahn Center Outreach classes and the Dahn Foundation, please contact
the Beacon Hill Dahn Yoga staff.
Call and make an appointment to learn about our classes and programs through a Personal Introductory Session, a one-hour private class with a certified Dahn Instructor.
We will review your individual goals and health condition and make a customized recommendation to fit your needs.
contact us at: 617-742-9642
- Ji-Won-Jang-Nim...................................Manager of the center
- Sa-Bum-Nim (instructors)........................One who has experience
- Do-Woo-Nim (members)..........................Friend on the same path
- Ban-Gap-Sum-Ni-Dah.............................Glad to meet you
- Ahn-Nyung-Ha-Seh-Yo...........................Hello
- Gam-Sa-Ham-Ni-Dah..............................Thank you
- Ah, Shi-won-ha-da................................Ah, it feels so good
- Sa-Rahng-Ham-Ni-Dah............................I love you
- Ahn-Nyung-Hee-Geh-Seh-Yo...................Stay in peace
- Ahn-Nyung-Hee-Ga-Seh-Yo.....................Leave in peace
- Gam-Sa-Ham-Ni-Dah..............................Thank You
www.dahnyoga.com
www.ilchi.com
www.dahnyoga.net
www.bodynbrain.org
www.dahnyogama.com
Monday.............8:00am
to 9:00pm
Tuesday............8:00am to 9:00pm
Wednesday........8:00am to 9:00pm
Tuesday............8:00am to 9:00pm
Friday...............8:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday...........9:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday.............11:00am to 2:00pm
Beacon
Hill Dahn Yoga & Healing
122 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
telephone: 617-742-9642
e-mail: beaconhill@dahnyogaboston.com
Genia Sullivan: genia@dahnyogaboston.com