There are some exciting events happening at the Boston Dahn Yoga Centers in February. Here are some highlights. If you know of any others, feel free to share either by commenting here or by emailing me at michela@ilchi.com.

Open Community Classes at the Jamaica Plain Center from 2-3:30 pm on Feb. 9th, 16th, and March 1st.

Chunjikiun Walk for Jamaica Plain members: Do Jang Saeng Walking and yeon dahn postures to special spots around JP Pond on Sunday, Feb. 10th from 12-1:30 pm.

Special Theme Class Day at the Jamaica Plain Center on Wednesday, Feb. 13th: 3000 dahn-jon taps!

YEHA Nights on Feb. 8th and 22nd starting at 7:30 pm. Center locations TBA.

Gae Hyul (meridian point opening) with Genia nim at the Beacon Hill Center on Saturday, Feb 23rd from 12-3 pm.

Basic Workshops:

DahnMuDo Workshop: March 2nd

Initial Awakening: Sunday, Feb. 17th from 9 am – 5 pm at the Brookline Center

Advanced Shim Sung (for members who have already taken Shim Sung– you can go even deeper inside your True Self!): Feb. 23-24

Also, plan ahead for March–

Shim Sung is on March 8-9 and

Initial Awakening on March 16th.

Another blog from the Massachusetts Dahn Yoga Centers has joined cyberspace! Nicholas, a full-time instructor from the Copley Square Center has started a blog about the center. It is still in its infant stages, but I bet with a lot of love and support from Boston blog readers it will be a great success.

Check it out and leave a comment: http://copleysquareyoga.blogspot.com/

One member came to the center almost a year and a half ago ready to heal her diabetes. She has been so constant and diligent in her practice. She comes 5 days a week and does homework exercises regularly. She even took the basic workshops, loves YEHA/DMD Dance night, and did group healing classes. She became very sensitive to the food she ate, meaning she can really feel what different foods do to her body. So she changed her eating  habits as well. It took a lot of time and effort, but finally her blood sugar is maintaining itself at a normal level, even when she indulges in not so healthy foods. She was so happy when she told me this today! I am so happy she is accomplishing her goal

I was very inspired by this past weekend’s Shim Sung workshop. Actually, only 5 people completed the workshop, including my sister. But through the devotion of the staff, the sincerity of the participants, and the effectiveness of the program, all five of them really uncovered the natural love inside that is their true self. It strengthened my faith in the power and the value of the Shim Sung workshop. I really hope everyone can take it!

Our regional Dahn Mu Do trainer has made a sleek blog for Dahn Mu Do in Massachusetts! You can see all of the instructors, classes, and special training and demonstration times. You can even leave comments!

Check it out here: http://dahnmudoma.blogspot.com/

This is from Karen S. in New York City:

Last June I was unhappy, physically weak, and obese. I had been putting barriers around myself for years to keep the world at a distance. The added weight had weakened my body and was eating away at my emotional well-being. The increase in my size caused my balance to change. This caused some injuries to my knee and shoulder. I was harming myself. I knew I needed to change. Dahn Yoga has given me the tools to change myself, and it’s up to me to make these changes.

During the past year, I have gained a strong, fit body and shed more than 70 pounds. I have lots of energy, more confidence, better concentration, and more emotional strength. The program that was pivotal in evoking these changes for me was Shim Sung (Self-discover) Workshop. Each workshop and program I have attended has benefited me physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I gain so much from each program. Through support from the teachers, members, attending regular classes, and special workshops, I’ve been through a wonderful transformation!

One of the best bonuses is that I have found myself. Buried deep within me is this person who I always was. I’m so happy and grateful that I have discovered her! I’m having so much fun!

The Jamaica Plain Center will be holding free classes open to the community every Saturday this month. Each one has a theme. The remaining ones are:

January 19th, 1-2:30 pm: Special Class for Digestive Health– gastritis, IBS, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, and general organ health

January 26th 3-4:30: Relieving neck and shoulder tension.

Come by 10B Green St. in Jamaica Plain or give us a call at 617.983.9642 if you would like to attend!

As always, I am very excited for the Shim Sung Workshop that will be held at the Jamaica Plain Center this weekend. I am especially excited about this one because my sister will be taking it. Recently I found an old sharing about Shim Sung from an Andover Center member. I don’t know if she’s still a member, but here is her sharing after Shim Sung:

Shim Sung

Shim Sung was the most powerful experience in my life. It shook my whole self. On the first day of the workshop I was able to completely release my heart blockage and could breathe freely. I felt a lot of energy and warmth, and I started to feel my soul.

Working with my partner was really helpful to learn how to communicate without talking. At the beginning I was thinking that the warmth and love I felt was just for this person, because I liked my partner so much. But at the end, I understood that I like everyone as much if I listen with my heart. I could feel a lot of love in return from everyone in the room. It was amazing.

I was able to understand who I am and what I want during the second day of training. I am just part of the universe and all the universe is in me. I found I wanted peace with myself, my family and the world. Also, I was able to start to understand how 100% of will is important in achieving your goals. I hardly used it until now. My eyes see differently now; I feel as if I am twenty again, with a lot of energy and hope.

I came home with more love for my family. The kids felt it and just wanted to be near me. I hope this workshop will change my life forever.

Boston Dahn Yoga instructors were at hit at the national end of the year meeting for Dahn Instructors with their funky dance.  Check out the video from You Tube: