Houston Yoga


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Feb 12

Champion Dahn Yoga Hosts Texas’ First Student Leadership Camp in December, 2011

In December of 2011, Champion Dahn Yoga Center hosted the Student Leadership Camp, the first of its kind in Texas.  Students came from all over the Houston area to participate in this great opportunity to learn, share, and grow together.  Instructors Nora and Ginny guided the children through a wonderful 2-day Kids Camp experience.

“The program offered 31 children a special opportunity for TX students to develop their character, focus and leadership skills.  Over the course of 2 days, students participated in advanced Brain Education training, including physical exercise, social/emotional regulation activities and cognitive exercises designed to improve confidence, focus, memory and imagination with an emphasis on leadership skills.  This transformative camp provides a nurturing, challenging atmosphere which empowers participants to overcome their limitations and develop their truest potential. ” – Nora, Program Trainer

Family Member/Dahn Yoga Practitioner, Cheryl, shares: ”I was so happy to have my grandchild attend the Power Brain Student Leadership camp at Champion Dahn Yoga in December of 2011.  I enjoyed watching the children’s joy at the camp, as they overcame many issues.  Also, through the experience of seeing how the children improved their creativity through simple games and exerises, I wondered, what kind of person I would be today if I had had the opportunity to attend a similar program when I was younger?  After participating with family in this program, I feel confident that if I had had such a wonderful opportunity, perhaps I would not have carried the as much of the baggage that I carried into adulthood.  It was wonderful to see these children grow brighter, stronger, and more confident!  Thank you Champion Dahn Yoga for helping our children, who are the future!”

Parent and Dahn Yoga Practicioner, Pablo, compliments the goals of the program: ”The most precious gift we can give to those we love the most is the opportunity of following their dreams, trusting themselves, and loving themselves.  At the end, that is what life is all about.  The Student Leadership Camp provides that opportunity.   Their success in life is going to be your success too.”

Mary Jensen, one of the camp’s Staff Members/Dahn Yoga Instructor, says, “The children’s camp affirmed my desire to teach Brain Education, to children and to families.  The energy, trust and hope that filled our Center was such FUN!  I can not imagine a greater honor than a parent entrusting their precious child to us to learn.  I was humbled and grateful for the opportunity.”
The first Student Leadership Camp in Texas was a great joy and success for all who participated, and so many parents and children shared about how much the camp helped to develop valuable life and leadership skills.  The children’s artwork (below) filled the halls of the Champion Dahn Yoga center with inspiring creativity.
Slideshow of Kid’s Camp Events/Activities:


Below, Staff Member/Dahn Yoga Instructor Maria Schmelter shares about watching the outcome of the camp, and Participant Valeria also shares about her Kid’s Camp experience.

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May 11

Shim Sung workshops put the true self first

Dahn Yoga has recently announced a number of improvements for its Shim Sung workshops, which are multi-class explorations designed to help individuals relax and reflect on who they really are.

Think of a cup, one that gets plenty of use. You almost certainly have one like this, say a coffee mug or an old, chipped glass. When the cup was new, you almost certainly valued it for exactly what it was – a cup, shiny and inviting, something you were a little proud of and probably looked forward to using.

Over time, the cup is put years of good use, and becomes scratched, scoured out, chipped, cracked and well-loved. Because it is ultimately valued for what it is used for – holding liquid – rather than what it is, the cup starts to be identified with its contents. Its true identify gets lost or forgotten.

Your own being is quite similar in this regard. As a younger person, you may have felt limitless and free, ready to live up to your fullest potential. As you age, though, life's natural burdens – marriage, family and employment, for instance – pile your self with additional mental and emotional baggage.

At a certain point, you may feel overwhelmed, believe that you have lost your true purpose or forget what you were originally intended for. That is where Shim Sung can help. Its holistic meditation and inner exploration classes can reopen your mind to its truest self.


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Feb 11

Voss Dahn Yoga Center honored for commitment to community

The Dahn Yoga Community Spotlight program was launched to honor health centers that have demonstrated exemplary commitments to serving their communities. The first recipient of this award was the Voss Dahn Yoga Center located in Houston, Texas, which was recognized for its veritable cornucopia of Dahn Yoga classes designed to improve the health of older practitioners, according to Benzinga.

Residents of The Hallmark, a retirement community, have benefited greatly from attending Dahn Yoga classes, which they say have boosted their energy, improved their sleeping habits and incorporated fun into their exercise routine.

"I haven't laughed this much for as long as I can remember," one resident enthused, according to the news source.

The practice of Dahn Yoga has helped many people from all walks of life strive for their full potential. Through a combination of deep breathing, meditation and relaxation, practitioners have achieved better health and greater balance across many aspects of life.

The exercises are appropriate for individuals of any age who are looking to find inner peace and stress relief, from busy moms to retired workers.