06/28/09

Keep your money and mind, stay away

by antidahn

The classes themselves are good however I believe the back-office side of this organization is a mind controlling cult that is only interested in getting money from its members.

I have a loved one in this group and we have been trying to get her out. In less than a year she has gone $20k into debt because of this wonderful place. Even though this is a multi million dollar FOR PROFIT organization that brings in millions in profit to Ilchi Lee; she works there for a little over minimum wage, is forced to work hours that she isn't paid for, she doesn't get paid time off, she is basically the center master's slave for whatever they want her to do, she has to pay for all her travel and training costs even though it is supposed to be making her a better employee (real companies pay for their employees), and she doesn't have health insurance because she can't afford it. Talking to the masters doesn't make a difference, they are all brainwashed into believing that the ends justifies the means. I pleaded with them to stop my loved one from going on trips because she is addicted and it is killing her financially, they didn't care and have done NOTHING to stop her. In some cases they even borrowed her money to enable her (in process of filing complaint w Attorney General's office since this is a predatory business practice).

Our family is trying hard to get her out of this cult. Dahn Yoga is the most important thing in her life. She gave up her lifelong relgious beliefs for the words of a 70 year old Korean guy Ilchi Lee, the cult's leader. If you read his scripture books he proclaims himself to be a king and his believers should follow him if they want to get to heaven. Some members' families have had to hire professional therapists who specialize in cults or stage interventions in order to get them out. What kind of "healthy" organization requires that?

• Pros: classes are ok
• Cons: pushy sales, mind controlling, large debt

02/06/09

I feel peaceful, happy, energitic, love.

by viagod

Things around are very good. The way I talk, walk and communicate with others are changed. I feel good from inside, very positive. I feel the paceful mind and soul. Whereever I go, I accomplish something good. Everyday is a good day and a little better for me.

02/06/09

Stressful Life to Blissful Life

by Goom

My life was a living roller coaster. Full of terrifying turns, spins, barrel rolls, and even the occasional derailment. I wasn't sure how much longer I'd be able to balance school, work, church, and finals in the coming weeks. I found myself rarely at home and the only time I had to myself were meager hours of sleep each night. I needed to find a place to escape, somewhere relaxed and inviting. This is what sparked my curiosity for yoga. I had seen the utter calm of the special people who could pull off meditation. I even tried it myself, but I really didn't know what I was doing. I wanted to figure it out though, and Dahn Yoga seemed like the place for this. My introductory lesson taught me more about myself than anything else I've ever experienced. I was flabbergasted by the amount of stress energy I had accumulated in my body and how it was damaging my health. Ever since then I have been making great strides to grow stronger and more at peace. I have complete control over my entire body, now I finally own it completely! I never realized how important focus and concentration are when performing stretches or releasing bad energy. I've learned to channel my inner spirit and I've actually physically felt my chi, or my life energy. Find yourself like I did at Dahn Yoga.