Dahn Yoga and O2 Yoga

[x-bluerose-x.livejournal.com]

I tried going back through the posts but couldn't see if Dahn Yoga was brought up before. I currently go to 02 Yoga and I was wondering if people have also tried the Dahn Yoga studio and what they thought of it. It's more expensive but they advertised having also having t'ai chi classes, and would be less expensive belonging to both a t'ai chi studio AND O2 at the same time.

Thanks!

Edit: wow, I had no idea Dahn Yoga wasn't just an innocent yoga studio...they're wicked creepy, definitely will avoid them. Thanks for the info!

Comments

[chumbolly.livejournal.com]

I don't have any personal experience, but you should google Dahn Yoga.

[prunesnprisms.livejournal.com]

Sorry, aren't they a cult?

[nomirena.livejournal.com]

You should look on Yelp for what people have to say about it. I've heard only bad things.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_mattt/]

I had heard years ago that one of the yoga studios in Davis Sq. was a cult, or cultish, whatever that means.

I don't want to mention any names because I consider it just hearsay, but I would be very careful.

There has to be a way to check a place out for their business practices, cultism online...

[themotionsick.livejournal.com]

I think they sell a cool magical golden dragon knick-knack for $5000 that cures you of any ailments.

a site to check out

[m-b-w.livejournal.com]

I don't know anything about them, but you may want to check out this page from Steve Hassan, a local cult expert:

http://www.freedomofmind.com/resourcecenter/groups/d/dahn-hak/

They've been investigated

[enochs-fable.livejournal.com]

I-Team investigates group some call a cult (http://cbs4boston.com/seenon/local_story_034114405.html).

Sounds creepy to me.

[tisana.livejournal.com]

They are kinda cultish.
I mean, super friendly and sincere...but creepy all the same. I went in with a gift certificate for a month, and only managed to go twice before getting a bit twitchy. What's cultish is the hard sell technique of encouraging you to get more involved by going to these expensive workshops they have...and getting your friends involved...

They are good with energy work, I'll give them that. But it wasn't really like yoga, and it wasn't really like martial arts, and it had little of either's benefits. I did feel good after each class, but it was soon countered by pressure to come back (even if it was so nice and sincere...eek).

I'd say...worth going to check out and get your own feel for the place, but be on guard that they may try to sell you more than you went in for.

[yangelina.livejournal.com]

I went to Dahn Yoga out in Arlington, once, when they had an Open House weekend. I had also heard that they were "creepy" and "cult-ish" before I went, but I wanted to check it out myself. I found that they sincerely believe and enjoy what they do, which was good to see. I did feel a little pressure to participate/pay for more classes, but I politely declined and they did not push. Also - I felt great after the class, and continue to use some of the techniques shown to me on a weekly basis. Bottom line: I think they do good work and are honest, but they definitely keep in mind that they're running a business, and are constantly pushing their products. Don't know if I would consider that 'cult-ish,' but I've only gone once (and not to the Davis Square location) so my opinon isn't based on repeat visits.
Good luck!

[ellf.livejournal.com]

They aren't the only local "martial arts" group suggested to have cult-like behavior in the Square, either. The so-called traditional oom yung doe school has had a few write-ups online, and their founder has spent time in prison for tax evasion.

When looking for a martial study, it's worth being careful. Go to a few classes. Watch the students. Listen to the teacher. Beware of ANYTHING that makes you feel pressured, or any place that requires more than a one-month membership to begin training.

There are some excellent schools of various styles in the area, but some questionable and questioned ones, as well. Good luck, and listen to your gut. :)

[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

As far as I'm concerned, Dahn is a cult. A friend of mine joined, then quit his job and moved in with a bunch of Dahnaks and works for the group now.

Also there are reports that people have died of dehydration and exhaustion on their meditation retreats after being sent into the desert with insufficient water.

[jhanastarblade.livejournal.com]

Well, at least they didn't approach you in a dark prison cell and ask you to pick a blue flower and bring it to the top of a mountain before making you sniff hallicinogenic fear toxins and trying to get you to kill some poor schlub...

because then you'd be Batman.

[wickedlittleme.livejournal.com]

they're not a cult, jesus please-us
do y'all believe everything you read on the internet?
As far as I'm concerned, the David Sq. dahn studio is one of the best in the area. The instructors are wonderful and you get a great experience.

Just because some people fall for the message hands-down, doesn't mean everyone does. I go to the Arlington center and I'm healthier now than I've ever been. I'm not moving out into the desert to start living in some commune, I just go to classes and enjoy myself.