Body & Brain East Meadow

Buyer beware: This is not Yoga. I purchased a package from the East Meadow location with the hopes of finding a place to de-​stress and improve overall fitness. What I received was attempt to manipulate me into thinking I needed one on one «healing» and beginners classes to purge past «hurts». Candidly, Dhan Yoga if that were necessary, I would seek the care of a mental health professional. It was made clear to me that some of their employees prey on their members in order to obtain more revenue as one of the regular clients came in after a rough day and needed to talk to her «Master» who then convinced her to buy a book to «help» her cope. What really was the deciding factor in my decision to never attend again was that, at the beginning of every class I was told on by the «master» that it was imperative for me to grow only by taking these workshops that are hundreds of dollars. While I do not doubt that some people may find their inner peace there– take this review into consideration prior to buying a package and make the decision for yourself.

I take classes at Dahn Yoga in Austin street in Queens which is affiliated with the East Meadow location. I have been attending classes for the last 2 years, twice a week and can only speak positive. I am a happier healthier person for it. When I first found this type of yoga I was not in my right mind. I was suffering high anxiety stress, panic attacks — the medication and treatment I was getting from my psychiatrist and therapist where not alleviating my symptoms. However after all the classes where you learn to exercise, breath properly, meditate my body and mind is calmer and healthier. My heart Dr wanted to know how I had brought my heart beats to a more regular beat. All thanks to this practice. I am Catholic and in no way have they tried to impose any religious or none religious believe in me. There is no pressure but instead a lot of great teachers that care for you and support you. Every class is different and they keep the classes very challenging at all times.

My first review was removed by the Unilocal support team deemed to not have has firsthand experience. Not true! I was a member for many many years. I attended shim sung and many other workshops. I am afraid to reveal more. This is most certainly not yoga. Go see for yourself but leave your money home because they are adept at sucking you in. Do you want to waste time hitting yourself in the stomach while inanely counting from one to ten over And over? Then this is the place for you!! Do your research. Cults are dangerous and this organization has been accused of being a cult. Beware. Now how do I convince the Unilocal support team that I was a member? Would you like me to describe the inside of the place or what a typical session is like? I can certainly do so. Just ask.

It is difficult for me to believe that Dahn Yoga has not gotten any negative reviews. I will try to make this brief because I donnot want to devote to much time to my sadness when I left Dahn in east meadow after a year of bittersweet experiences. The practice itself is good. Once they see you are enjoying your progress, then pressure tactics for signing up again are unacceptable with exorbitant prices that differ from person to person and sneaky language used to make you think you are getting more time for your $. For e.g. if you were willing to pay this out of network doctor so much $ to save your life, than the $ you spend here is the same difference. Also, it was «black Friday Special» last year. Today only, whip out credit card, pay $ 1,800 now, The Master, as they are called, «this is like getting 2 years and one year free. Upon further questtioning because I’d learned my lesson, «I asked if this deal included the year I’d already paid for or in addition to it. I was dumbfounded when she turned and said including it. This first year between my membership fee, special Shim Shum weekend Workshop ($ 330). Others paid more, some less, and one woman I spoke to was able to take it for free. I signed up for some 1 on 1 healing sessions at $ 120 a pop, She said it was a bargain; very high opinion of herself. Altho I knew this was expensive, I thought it would be beneficial at the time and to some extent they were, until I realized that this «master is not a» trained therapist» and private things that might come up were not handled in a kind, and useful manner. I am embarassed to say I spent almost $ 3,000 in total for membership, all the things I engaged in or bought in books, and the video with the Master herself on there (Big deal). She had the nerve to tell me «I had a $ hang up. At the end of my year, and after talking with her about everything on my mind and asking for an apology about things she did and said (she did apologize at my request), I could not trust her and never went back. I found out quite by accident through a misdirected e mail that a place called their headquarters pressures them to make a certain amt of $ per month. Beware of Dahn Yoga; don’t be their next victim. They seem so sweet and kind; and the practice is good, but will are aggressive and sneaky with $ matters. There are other places just as good and less $. I am writing this now because a good friend of mine asked me about Dahn because she wanted to join with her family and I told her about my experience. Others Beware.

There is this preconception: Once you look good, you feel good. But no matter how much I exercised at the gym, how much weight I lost, or how many muscles I had… I could never feel good. I always felt uneasy and anxious in my body — like whatever I was doing could never be enough.
After practicing Dahn Yoga, I realized the feeling I was seeking did not come from focusing on my physical appearance but rather from changing my inner landscape. The Dahn Yoga method guides you to slow down: Both physically and mentally. In this state, I was able to find the deep peace and happiness that I truly wanted.
It was an interesting paradox; once this inner shift occurred, positive changes to my appearance, relationships, and outlook on life happened naturally. I am happier, healthier, and stronger than I have ever been.
I highly recommend this practice.

This beautiful Energy «Tai Chi» Yoga Meditation Practice is wonderful. If you want to practice mindfulness and practice choosing to create Positive Energy in your personality, Walk with confidence, and improve social relations I would want you to experience. Currently, I met Maya who is genuine and an insightful Instructor. I truly feel at ease from her supportive guidance and unbiased/​non-​judgemental teaching. I have been a member to help myself turn off the brain chatter, and grown to apply what I learned into my daily lifestyle. I would recommend this to kids stressed from school Or you are looking for yourself. I would highly recommend calling and doing this for yourself.

It’s ok, but a bit preachy. Sometimes classes are not yoga at all but hand and eye coordination. If you are seeking classic yoga this is not for you.

This is the best yoga studio in long island!!! The space is huge and beautifully designed for a peaceful and meditative experience. Everything is so clean and they offer a variety of classes every day, including core strengthening. They also hold a lot of different workshops each month, focused on healing, and opening the chakras.
The manager, Master Dawn is actually featured in the DVD’s for Dahn Yoga! She is so welcoming and helpful, and not to mention hilarious. All the instructors are very experienced and work really hard to make sure everyone leaves with a bright and happy smile on their face.
Highly recommend a trial class!

I love Dawn, Stephanie and the whole Dahn Yoga crew at East Meadow! I’ve practiced many types of yoga and meditation, but it’s really rare to meet Instructors who really live their practice. Everyone here is incredibly knowledgable and very sincere about what they do. I always feel super pumped and happy after classes. It’s funny because if I come in feeling tired, I leave feeling energized, and if I come in feeling hyper, I leave feeling calm. I don’t know how they do it, but whichever way I’m off balance coming in, I leave feeling better. Dahn Yoga is way different than Hatha or other styles of yoga. It’s more like a self development training, where theres workshops and retreats and lots of free special trainings at the Center. I used to be pretty anxious and always felt uneasy in new situations. Since practicing Dahn Yoga, I’ve completely changed my outlook on life and I’m always feeling positive and open. As I read the latest brain research and Pop Science, etc, I’m seeing more and more how scientists are just now learning the connections between the body and the brain, which Dahn Yoga has been teaching all along! This is really fun to see, because now I know that all the changes that I’ve been experiencing aren’t just a fluke, but they’re right on with modern neuroscience. I can say that regardless of your physcial or mental condition when you start, your are sure to feel better after you finish! Hope you find this treasure of a Studio for yourself!

I have been a member at Dahn Yoga East Meadow for going on 3 years now. I had gone to many different Yoga studios before this one, and this by far is my favorite.
The Instructors are extremely attentive, and the personal attention that I’ve received has been unparalleled.
Great exercise, meditation, and friendly staff. Great for all skill levels!