Since I haven't checked out this site in a couple years, that means I never bothered to look at Google Analytics to see what kind of traffic (if any) I've had over the years. I was surprised and admittedly delighted to see that I get a handful of views almost daily, with an average stay period of nearly 5 minutes. Very cool, and thank you all for your patronage.
I wanted to ask if you would share your own experiences with Dahn Yoga. Or, if you have any questions or comments, you're always welcome to leave them on my blog. You can do this anonymously as I don't have any restrictions on my site (unless Google does, in which I have no control over this).
Some things I'd like to hear from you:
1. Your experience with Dahn Yoga
2. How/why did you get involved?
3. Good experiences?
4. Bad experiences?
5. Anything else you'd like to share. e.g., related links to news stories and blogs, Dahn's administration, the members, locations (countries) you visited, etc.
Thanks all for your participation. Let's keep up the education and be vigilant.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
My Friend's Dahn Experience in Korea, aka, Dahn Yoga's origins.
I literally forgot that I even wrote this blog several years ago. I'm doing some online housekeeping (updating passwords, deleting neglected social media sites, etc.) and saw that I had a Blogspot account.
Anyway, I've said this before and I'll say it again: Please avoid Dahn Yoga.
This is a nonsense CULT that is out to get your MIND (along with your money, self-respect, and self-esteem, I may add). Here are some personal updates for you re: my "passive" experience in KOREA, where Ilchi Lee founded Dahn Yoga.
The last time I visited Korea, one of my best friends in Seoul and I were talking about how we were both inadvertently involved in cults. Not knowing that the other was referring to our involvement with Dahn Yoga, the subject eventually came out and we both were startled. Again, mostly because he (and his father) had been involved with Dahn in Korea for the last 25 years and I was practicing it in the states.
This was his Dahn experience (again in Seoul).
When my friend was 6 years old, his father was dying of some undiagnosed condition. He was in excruciating pain and was bed-ridden for years. My friend's father had "trained" him for nearly 2 years how to cook and take care of the house, as well as how to take care of his mother and younger brother. He was essentially preparing my friend to run the home and be the man of the house upon his death. Somehow, the father discovered Dahn Yoga and attended regularly. Within 6 months, he was almost completely healed. Within 2 years, he was completely mobile and pain free.
From then on, he attended Dahn Yoga classes religiously for another 15 years, taking her young son (my friend) with her. They both enjoyed the overwhelming health benefits of the class. My friend's father was such a devotee and an incredible Dahn practitioner, that he would constantly receive enormous praise from his teachers and instructors from other facilities and districts throughout Seoul. He was a walking testament to the powers of the healing arts.
Down the line, however, he began to hear stories about the founder (Ilchi Lee) and the practice itself, similar to the ones I've shared in previous posts. By this point, he had already paid a lifetime membership for himself and his son (EACH membership costing the equivalent of over $5,000.00 USD in Korean won). He felt trapped because he was healed, BUT he was/is also a devout Christian.
My friend and his father ultimately made the decision to pull herself out of Dahn Yoga. And, while they both earnestly yearn for their years of enjoying good health through the exercises, they each have no regrets.
What about you guys? Do you have similar stories? Did you or anyone you know suffer from extreme pain and receive healing from Dahn Yoga? What happened afterwards? And are you still in or out?
This is a nonsense CULT that is out to get your MIND (along with your money, self-respect, and self-esteem, I may add). Here are some personal updates for you re: my "passive" experience in KOREA, where Ilchi Lee founded Dahn Yoga.
The last time I visited Korea, one of my best friends in Seoul and I were talking about how we were both inadvertently involved in cults. Not knowing that the other was referring to our involvement with Dahn Yoga, the subject eventually came out and we both were startled. Again, mostly because he (and his father) had been involved with Dahn in Korea for the last 25 years and I was practicing it in the states.
This was his Dahn experience (again in Seoul).
When my friend was 6 years old, his father was dying of some undiagnosed condition. He was in excruciating pain and was bed-ridden for years. My friend's father had "trained" him for nearly 2 years how to cook and take care of the house, as well as how to take care of his mother and younger brother. He was essentially preparing my friend to run the home and be the man of the house upon his death. Somehow, the father discovered Dahn Yoga and attended regularly. Within 6 months, he was almost completely healed. Within 2 years, he was completely mobile and pain free.
From then on, he attended Dahn Yoga classes religiously for another 15 years, taking her young son (my friend) with her. They both enjoyed the overwhelming health benefits of the class. My friend's father was such a devotee and an incredible Dahn practitioner, that he would constantly receive enormous praise from his teachers and instructors from other facilities and districts throughout Seoul. He was a walking testament to the powers of the healing arts.
Down the line, however, he began to hear stories about the founder (Ilchi Lee) and the practice itself, similar to the ones I've shared in previous posts. By this point, he had already paid a lifetime membership for himself and his son (EACH membership costing the equivalent of over $5,000.00 USD in Korean won). He felt trapped because he was healed, BUT he was/is also a devout Christian.
My friend and his father ultimately made the decision to pull herself out of Dahn Yoga. And, while they both earnestly yearn for their years of enjoying good health through the exercises, they each have no regrets.
What about you guys? Do you have similar stories? Did you or anyone you know suffer from extreme pain and receive healing from Dahn Yoga? What happened afterwards? And are you still in or out?
Monday, August 15, 2011
Taking Responsibility for your Dahn cult experience
The premise: Dahn Yoga is a cult and should be avoided.
The problem: Many people are ill-willed, misinformed, or outright ignorant and greedy opportunists who will exploit anything they can to earn a buck.
The solution: Do your homework. Don't be an idiot. If you make a mistake, own up to it. Be an adult and take responsibility for your actions. It's one thing to have the wool pulled over your eyes and be abused, but it's another to get involved in something you KNOW is wrong and then crying wolf at the end of the day.
Example: That woman from the '90s who sued millions (and won) from McDonald's after spilling coffee in her lap and burning herself. Hey lady, ever heard of a cup holder? Who the heck puts a cup of hot coffee between their legs as they drive???
How this all ties in with Dahn Yoga: I just watched this video about 2 former Dahn Yoga employees:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R_VCzbDItg
In it, the girls explain how they were duped out of thousands of dollars and were basically f^cked (literally and figuratively) during their Dahn days.
Now, I do agree that Dahn has cult-like qualities, but to these 2 women, I have to say:
SHAME ON YOU!
Although I, too, was dragged into potential Dahn oblivion in my weakest and most vulnerable state, I backed out and didn't put in another dime into their program. I CHOSE to leave their bullshit rhetoric and cult.
You don't see me bitching about how I lost my money to Dahn on CNN. Rather (LOL), I am sharing my story with you so that you don't get lost in the Dahn hoopla. These girls are trying to sue Dahn's founder, Ilchi Lee, for money. I'm sure their experiences were traumatic, but let's face it, they're just in the media for the money.
Even the African-American man featured in the video mourns the loss of his brother, who evidently died during a Dahn outing. If you knew the back story, you would know that the death was an accident and that the deceased's family accepted the tragedy as just that: an ACCIDENT.
BUT, once you throw the possibility of capitalizing on death (is nothing sacred anymore???), hell - why NOT go on national TV in your smartest suit and lament over your brother's death?
Strength in numbers, my friends. The man knows there is money for the taking in this open class action suit.
Staying clear of Dahn's cultish ways is one thing. Getting fucked by them and then trying to profit from it is another. Let's be responsible, people. Be accountable for your dumb ass decisions and move on!
The problem: Many people are ill-willed, misinformed, or outright ignorant and greedy opportunists who will exploit anything they can to earn a buck.
The solution: Do your homework. Don't be an idiot. If you make a mistake, own up to it. Be an adult and take responsibility for your actions. It's one thing to have the wool pulled over your eyes and be abused, but it's another to get involved in something you KNOW is wrong and then crying wolf at the end of the day.
Example: That woman from the '90s who sued millions (and won) from McDonald's after spilling coffee in her lap and burning herself. Hey lady, ever heard of a cup holder? Who the heck puts a cup of hot coffee between their legs as they drive???
How this all ties in with Dahn Yoga: I just watched this video about 2 former Dahn Yoga employees:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R_VCzbDItg
In it, the girls explain how they were duped out of thousands of dollars and were basically f^cked (literally and figuratively) during their Dahn days.
Now, I do agree that Dahn has cult-like qualities, but to these 2 women, I have to say:
SHAME ON YOU!
Although I, too, was dragged into potential Dahn oblivion in my weakest and most vulnerable state, I backed out and didn't put in another dime into their program. I CHOSE to leave their bullshit rhetoric and cult.
You don't see me bitching about how I lost my money to Dahn on CNN. Rather (LOL), I am sharing my story with you so that you don't get lost in the Dahn hoopla. These girls are trying to sue Dahn's founder, Ilchi Lee, for money. I'm sure their experiences were traumatic, but let's face it, they're just in the media for the money.
Even the African-American man featured in the video mourns the loss of his brother, who evidently died during a Dahn outing. If you knew the back story, you would know that the death was an accident and that the deceased's family accepted the tragedy as just that: an ACCIDENT.
BUT, once you throw the possibility of capitalizing on death (is nothing sacred anymore???), hell - why NOT go on national TV in your smartest suit and lament over your brother's death?
Strength in numbers, my friends. The man knows there is money for the taking in this open class action suit.
Staying clear of Dahn's cultish ways is one thing. Getting fucked by them and then trying to profit from it is another. Let's be responsible, people. Be accountable for your dumb ass decisions and move on!
Tips to avoid the Dahn cult
As I said in my last post, Dahn Yoga does have many cult-like qualities. Unless you're a tough, narrow-minded pig, you will have difficulty not letting yourself get swayed or sucked into the cult hoopla.
The health benefits of Dahn are very good - I still miss that aspect of it. If you want to join, do so, but just be sure you stay the hell away from their shady ways.
Here's how to be safe and "cult-free" should you decide to join Dahn yoga:
1. DON'T tell the instructors/"masters" anything about your past/present tragedies.
- They feed on the weak and will prey on you; practically forcing or coercing you to buy extra treatment sessions, seminars, Dahn gear, and/or workshops.
- Sure, you may have experienced a lot of strife and trauma in your life and you're DYING to share, but DON'T. Really, you will be doing yourself a great favor. They can and WILL hold your pain (physical and emotional) against you.
- Let's say you were abused or molested as a child and you never had anyone to console you. Now is NOT the time to bring it up with your Dahn instructor or fellow students REGARDLESS of whether they seem nice or trusting. If you do share your sad story with the instructors, good luck - they will HOUND you to sign up for costly programs and products on the basis of your past. "You will never heal from the wounds of your abused childhood if you don't sign up for this $800 workshop."
2. DON'T hang out for the tea and chat session after the exercise lesson.
- This is a time for sharing and caring. Actually, I always looked forward to and loved these sessions. They seem innocuous, but again - it's a breeding ground for more cultish activities. The instructors will remember that time you shared about your chest pain being alleviated and they WILL bring it up when they try to sell you 2 of Ilchi Lee's latest books about Brain Wave Vibration. Trust me.
- Just do your exercises and LEAVE!
3. DON'T talk on the phone with them for too long.
- The folks at Dahn will call you under the guise of "caring" or wanting to be your friend or mentor. It's all fine and dandy in the beginning, but be wary of the type of information they illicit. I can't emphasize enough that they can and WILL use any and ALL your information (feelings, facts, etc.) against you.
The basic theme for protecting yourself from Dahn's bullshit is not to air your laundry - dirty or otherwise.
Again, I'm all for the exercises. Heck, I even read Ilchi Lee's "Human Technology" ever now and then as a refresher for the exercises. If Dahn wasn't such an evil cult, I would go back for the exercises. Until they clear up any hint of their cult status, I will be practicing Dahn on my own (books, blogs, Youtube videos).
Please send me your thoughts.
The health benefits of Dahn are very good - I still miss that aspect of it. If you want to join, do so, but just be sure you stay the hell away from their shady ways.
Here's how to be safe and "cult-free" should you decide to join Dahn yoga:
1. DON'T tell the instructors/"masters" anything about your past/present tragedies.
- They feed on the weak and will prey on you; practically forcing or coercing you to buy extra treatment sessions, seminars, Dahn gear, and/or workshops.
- Sure, you may have experienced a lot of strife and trauma in your life and you're DYING to share, but DON'T. Really, you will be doing yourself a great favor. They can and WILL hold your pain (physical and emotional) against you.
- Let's say you were abused or molested as a child and you never had anyone to console you. Now is NOT the time to bring it up with your Dahn instructor or fellow students REGARDLESS of whether they seem nice or trusting. If you do share your sad story with the instructors, good luck - they will HOUND you to sign up for costly programs and products on the basis of your past. "You will never heal from the wounds of your abused childhood if you don't sign up for this $800 workshop."
2. DON'T hang out for the tea and chat session after the exercise lesson.
- This is a time for sharing and caring. Actually, I always looked forward to and loved these sessions. They seem innocuous, but again - it's a breeding ground for more cultish activities. The instructors will remember that time you shared about your chest pain being alleviated and they WILL bring it up when they try to sell you 2 of Ilchi Lee's latest books about Brain Wave Vibration. Trust me.
- Just do your exercises and LEAVE!
3. DON'T talk on the phone with them for too long.
- The folks at Dahn will call you under the guise of "caring" or wanting to be your friend or mentor. It's all fine and dandy in the beginning, but be wary of the type of information they illicit. I can't emphasize enough that they can and WILL use any and ALL your information (feelings, facts, etc.) against you.
The basic theme for protecting yourself from Dahn's bullshit is not to air your laundry - dirty or otherwise.
Again, I'm all for the exercises. Heck, I even read Ilchi Lee's "Human Technology" ever now and then as a refresher for the exercises. If Dahn wasn't such an evil cult, I would go back for the exercises. Until they clear up any hint of their cult status, I will be practicing Dahn on my own (books, blogs, Youtube videos).
Please send me your thoughts.
Friday, July 8, 2011
F*CK Dahn Yoga: it IS a CULT
So here's the deal and let me explain why I've had a 180 change of heart about Dahn Yoga.
First, I still believe in the health benefits of the exercises. They're great - not only do they make physiological differences and promote a greater sense of well being, but they really stimulate the endorphins which make you feel good during and post-work out.
The biggest issue I have with Dahn Yoga is its cult-status. It's all true folks. All the bad press you've heard in the news (particularly this huge piece on CNN) is true.
HOWEVER, this is NOT to say I agree or disagree with the alleged rape story.
I will report from my own personal experiences that Dahn Yoga instructors use cult-like tactics to draw in people. They try to expose your weaknesses then capitalize on them for their personal gain and profit.
I have MANY personal examples, but the ones that stand out the most were during "healing sessions", where they apply acupressure on painful pressure points to promote healing. Yes, these therapies helped, but what happened during the sessions were another story.
Basically, my instructor would ask me really personal questions about my family, relationships, my opinions of other people in the classes (what the hell, right?), and to share about traumatic childhood memories. Well, what would you do if you've had lifelong debilitating illnesses, you're half-naked, and the instructor is working on your body in a small room?
I shared with her some personal and hurtful stories and shed lots of tears. It was only a matter of time after the session (maybe 2-3 days) where after the classes, she would pull me aside to a private corner and tell me how f*cked up I am and how I will never improve my physical condition unless I:
1. Signed up for a host of EXPENSIVE workshop classes
2. Renewed my Dahn Yoga membership for lengthier terms
Mostly, it was the workshop classes she was so crazed/adamant about. I'm sure the instructors received commissions and store incentives any time anyone from their respective centers enrolled.
These workshop classes (which I NEVER attended) cost anywhere from $300-$1000+. There were multiple themes, dates, and locations, so of course it would be hard for anyone to refuse or excuse their way out of such events.
Even though I would remind the instructor that I was out of work, was potentially moving out of the country, that the philosophies were against my Christian beliefs, she would keep pushing and pushing.
It was really sick. You have these instructors/healers who seem genuinely interested in helping you recover from your pain and illnesses, only to find out that they use your weaknesses for their own financial gain.
First, I still believe in the health benefits of the exercises. They're great - not only do they make physiological differences and promote a greater sense of well being, but they really stimulate the endorphins which make you feel good during and post-work out.
The biggest issue I have with Dahn Yoga is its cult-status. It's all true folks. All the bad press you've heard in the news (particularly this huge piece on CNN) is true.
HOWEVER, this is NOT to say I agree or disagree with the alleged rape story.
I will report from my own personal experiences that Dahn Yoga instructors use cult-like tactics to draw in people. They try to expose your weaknesses then capitalize on them for their personal gain and profit.
I have MANY personal examples, but the ones that stand out the most were during "healing sessions", where they apply acupressure on painful pressure points to promote healing. Yes, these therapies helped, but what happened during the sessions were another story.
Basically, my instructor would ask me really personal questions about my family, relationships, my opinions of other people in the classes (what the hell, right?), and to share about traumatic childhood memories. Well, what would you do if you've had lifelong debilitating illnesses, you're half-naked, and the instructor is working on your body in a small room?
I shared with her some personal and hurtful stories and shed lots of tears. It was only a matter of time after the session (maybe 2-3 days) where after the classes, she would pull me aside to a private corner and tell me how f*cked up I am and how I will never improve my physical condition unless I:
1. Signed up for a host of EXPENSIVE workshop classes
2. Renewed my Dahn Yoga membership for lengthier terms
Mostly, it was the workshop classes she was so crazed/adamant about. I'm sure the instructors received commissions and store incentives any time anyone from their respective centers enrolled.
These workshop classes (which I NEVER attended) cost anywhere from $300-$1000+. There were multiple themes, dates, and locations, so of course it would be hard for anyone to refuse or excuse their way out of such events.
Even though I would remind the instructor that I was out of work, was potentially moving out of the country, that the philosophies were against my Christian beliefs, she would keep pushing and pushing.
It was really sick. You have these instructors/healers who seem genuinely interested in helping you recover from your pain and illnesses, only to find out that they use your weaknesses for their own financial gain.
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