Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi — Local services in New York

EDIT: Please Beware!! From several sources online: "It has been reported that Brain & Body aka Dahn Yoga is a cult in Forbes and Glamour and Rolling Stone and CNN" Another article - "Body and Brain Yoga, formally known as Dahn Yoga, is a very well structured cult". It pains me that they decided to set up studios in inner cities like the Bronx to prey on vulnerable people who they think are ignorant. Now I know why I left the studio feeling troubled and extremely put off by their energy. When you push $200 class packages after someone opens up about their vulnerabilities and they disclose what needs to be prioritized (ie, their child) as a response, and that they can drop in every so often for the benefits of the classes offered, and then receive an answer of $30 adds up and "you need to prioritize yourself too" in order to push a $200 sale (I'm in my mid 30s and worked as an insurance agent, I'm very familiar with "pitches") instead of being understanding and encouraging the client with however they choose to begin their own journey, it comes off as extremely callous and disingenuous for the type of services provided. I've "walked in" to other yoga studios in different states and never experienced that. I thought the assessment was in providing tips on yoga poses that would work best for a client, not - sure you can do the $30 walk in classes when you can but "we suggest you commit to our $200 class package, take classes twice a week, so we can see your level of commitment" and then be introduced to their oh so exclusive "work$$hop". Cult like vibes by exploiting the vulnerabilities of others. My commitment is to my and my child's journey, not in adding to the pot that pays your for profit...

Truly an excellent facility to heal and learn principles that really helped me to connect to myself. Doing this unique style of yoga has actually helped me learn what true health and a centered mind is. The members and staff have friendly, inspirational spirits and NO CLASS IS THE SAME! Their style is sharing ancient eastern energy healing techniques in a modernized way, think yoga, martial arts, and self mastery all tied into one to inject health, happiness and peace into the life of anyone who walks through their doors. This practice is authentically life transforming, you can open your third eye and acheive a healthier body for sure but also you'll also awaken to more power within and a improved brain functioning and flexibility. Classes are for all levels, and the one on one check ups and personal care are subpar to none, the service is the kind where your name is remembered, as well as your goals of weight loss, relaxation, less pain, etc. You are encouraged by instructors guidance with Tao principles, and the wisdom has helped me journey through my life better by aligning more with natural rhythm of life. The best part is all the laughter and wonderment and discovery of how great you can feel in your body with each class, just come...

From the moment I first walked through the doors of the Bronx Dahn Yoga Center, I experienced a feeling of relaxation and well being. I found the instructors and staff to be friendly and supportive, with the health, happiness and growth of the participants as their top priority. That was ten years ago, and this has been my consistent experience. When I took my first class I was stressed out, and was on Nexium for my sick stomach. After only a few weeks of practice I experienced a marked improvement in my condition as my body re-balanced and healed itself, and I was able to stop the medication altogether when I went back to my doctor for a review. Very encouraged by this, I continued to practice and deepen my connection with my physical body, and eventually began to experience improvement in my posture, skeletal alignment, strength, flexibility and agility as well as my focus, clarity and mood. In short, I was soon functioning much better on every level, and thanks to the many effective optional programs available, I have since learnt even more techniques for maintaining my health, and experienced tremendous personal growth as well. Dahn Yoga is a hugely beneficial practice, which starts to reveal itself as such from the very...