Dahn Yoga MA Member’s blog

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 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.