I started classes about 4 months ago. I was looking for an low impact exercise class as I was recovering from a wrist injury and thought I would give Tai Chi a try. I started with only once a week and noticed a difference from just that! It turned out to be such a pleasant surprise. The classes and instructors are amazing. They were able to guide and help me manage my pain, stress and sleep schedule. It's truly been a transformation both mentally and physically. I never regret spending an hour in a class here because I always feel better after. If you are looking for the western ideas of "yoga" and running through a bunch of poses, this is not the place. The classes focus more on meditation and linking the mind and body. read more

Be warned, do your research before going (which I did not and subsequently was out $180.) I was looking for a new yoga place after a few years away and this location is close to my house so I gave it a try. The "trial" session was a bit odd but I chalked it up to being based in Eastern medicine and told myself to keep an open mind. Came back for one class- which did not contain any yoga at all, and instead a lot of jumping and poking of the bellybutton with a stick. Something didn't sit right with me, and this was enforced by getting a bizarre email the next day from the manager, Anita, saying that she received word from corporate she was to report immediately to a different branch in Colorado on Monday morning. (The email was sent on a Friday). What kind of organization gives their employees 72 hours to relocate?? Turns out- a cult. Body and Brain, aka Dahn Yoga: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/the-yoga-cult-250955/ http://gawker.com/cult-rush-week-i-punched-myself-at-dahn-yoga-1633059018 After doing 10 minutes of research, I learned the organization's history and never returned. Be warned, ladies. read more

Wow ! Amazing! I didn't know I could do that. I now know what I was missing. I got something I never knew existed. A bit different... maybe I should say unique. Who needs a physical massage to rejuvenate when you can get a mental and physical relaxation with stimulating vibrant energy combined with a peaceful calm mind! I left feeling calm but ALIVE! I sleep better from some simple meditating techniques I learned. I am a mother of two little kids, and after going for a couple of weeks, I felt more connected with my kids and husband. He is now enjoying the classes with me. I also, own a company and this helps effectively for both. It's fun using chi energy and being centered in the storms of life! I love it! read more

This is a very good way for me to relax and get rid of my stress! I think the trainers are amazing at leading people to and myself to discover where and why I stress , then I have access to removing the stress the most effective way I have ever seen. I wouldn't accept anyone's advice unless you try for yourself. The trainers are extremely kind and generous with their gifts and seem to have a very high level appreciation for me and others they are training. I think it helps me be more calm and focused in my life in many areas! I sleep better and am general happier and finally have learned how to more effectively use the law of attraction to create my circumstances . It's so nice to live at cause in my life rather then at affect! You have to try it! read more

I have practiced various forms of yoga (mostly in NYC) for years and have finished a teacher training course in one of them. I stumbled upon Body & Brain yoga and am absolutely delighted that I did. This practice is based on fairly simple movements and meditation methods, yet the effect is powerful. If you have ever felt like you couldn't practice yoga because you're not acrobatically flexible, that won't be an issue here. It is accessible to anyone who wants to improve his or her well-being. The flip side of it is that it is still impactful to those who are advanced, as one can make it as challenging as one would like. I love the emphasis on meditation and brain health as well as the physical aspect of this practice. The community is diverse, with people from all types of backgrounds and ages. The instructors could not be more attentive and supportive. The head instructor, Anita, at this specific center is an excellent teacher, practitioner and healer. I have met quite a number of instructors from various centers in this region, and one might at first be dissuaded by some of the language barriers one might notice from the non-native speaker instructors. However, I strongly urge you to keep an open mind and give it a try. You will see that the depth of what they say and that of the practice itself easily transcend any language barrier. Keep an open mind and give it a try! It's worth it. read more

Thank you for a great class. It's a really different style than other yoga places around I really liked it. Every time I go I feel so refreshed after wards and I have a new sense of confidence. I have taken classes at some of the other Dahn studios too and this one is just as good as the others. It's amazing they can fit so much into one hour, it always feels like a 2 hour class by the time we are done. read more

It has now been almost 1 year since I started Dahn Yoga and I can honestly say that I have grown in so many ways. The breathing basis and relaxation techniques have helped me to reduce my stress and fell a sense of calm which I appreciated tremendously. I have learned so many different forms of exercise that I now practice both at the center and at home. The sincerity of the instructors is so genuine and I am just trilled that I start this grow process for both my physical well being and mental as well. I highly recommended this program to anyone who would like to become more flexible and have more positive outlook toward life...... read more

Please note, this rating is not based upon the quality of the teaching or the activities themselves, which are excellent, but rather upon my interactions with some of the staff: When I scheduled my trial t'ai chi session, the lady I spoke with seemed to understand my request because she repeated it back to me over the phone. However, as I later discovered, this was not the case. Upon arrival, I was ushered into a tiny, private room, which I thought was rather odd, since t'ai chi typically requires more space. Instead, I was given a private session consisting of stretching & breathing exercises. At first, I thought this might be a precursor to the t'ai chi lesson itself, so I didn't say anything. However, when I realized that it wasn't, I said as much to the instructor. Strangely, she didn't acknowledge what I'd said & just kept going with the lesson. I thought that maybe she hadn't heard me for some reason, so I reiterated my point. She never gave me an adequate explanation as to why we were doing something else. That irked me. I'd already paid for the trial lesson (it was $10 after using a 50% off Yelp coupon), so I just finished out the class. I will say this, even though it didn't turn out to be what I'd initially expected, the lesson itself was great, & I felt very relaxed afterwards. Then, she proceeded to show me their rates & asked which plan I'd be signing up for. Um, I'd just told her multiple times that I'd come there expressly for t'ai chi, so how am I supposed to make up my mind if she didn't teach it to me?! I looked at her rather incredulously & said the aforementioned, albeit in a much more tactful way. Not only did she clearly not listen to anything I'd said nor appear to care about or understand my requests/needs as a customer, but she was excessively pushy in trying to get me to sign up. When salespeople get pushy, I push right back & then push my way out the door. ;) I almost never make financially significant decisions on the spot. I need time to mull over my options. Some gyms/centers think they can steamroller people into signing up, but that tactic won't ever work on me. I was open-minded about the possibility of signing up there, that is, until she started to push, & then I started to sour on the idea. In hindsight, I probably should've just cut my losses, but at that point, hadn't yet tried t'ai chi at other places in the area & was still researching my options. I couldn't seem to find many conveniently located t'ai chi centers, so I signed up for another trial class there, just in case it turned out to be my only other option. This time, she asked me to pay $20 up front, since I could only use the Yelp coupon once. Had she given me what I'd initially asked for, I wouldn't have had to pay again for another lesson, this time at double the cost. That irked me as well. I have no idea why they call it a "trial" class since they charge the same exact amount for a regular, individually priced class. There's clearly no difference. Ridiculous. It wasn't until AFTER I paid the fee that she told me that their class WASN'T actually traditional t'ai chi but rather a combination of different things. Great, NOW she tells me. My gut instinct was to ask for a refund, but because I didn't have a backup place at the time, I decided to go ahead with the lesson. After researching martial arts instruction, I found out that the standard practice of any place worth their salt is NOT to charge for trial lessons & to also allow you to take a bunch of free classes before you decide to plunk down your cash. Of course, I didn't find this out until after I'd already sunk $30 into two lessons, which irked me even more. I then signed up for trial martial arts lessons at some other places, & noticed that ALL of them let me take at least a week of free trial lessons. In fact, one particular place let me take a WHOLE MONTH of free classes, & big surprise, guess where I ended up?! Not only were the master, instructors, & students all warm & welcoming, but they were confident enough about what they had to offer that there was no need to push or nickel & dime prospective students; they simply demonstrated their excellence by letting potential students fully experience how good they actually were... for a whole month! That's the mark of a place with confidence & integrity. I then knew what I needed to do: I canceled my trial t'ai chi session at Dahn Yoga & got a refund. I realize that t'ai chi isn't Dahn Yoga's main focus, but regardless, my experience with their staff left me feeling like I'd been intentionally misled & ripped off. They should've kept to their word and not charged me for the next lesson, given that the mix-up that was clearly not my fault. That's just good business etiquette for ensuring repeat business. Plus, it's a bad sign when a business fails to make good on an original arrangement & instead persists with something you clearly don't want. It felt like a deliberate bait-&-switch. read more

I have really enjoyed Body and Brain in North Potomac. I've attended the Center and taken classes online. The Center is clean and inviting with enough space to move and stretch even with a full class. The Center instructor, Chun Myung, is truly amazing. She is attentive, provides great feedback. It is obvious she cares about her students and is always listening to help everyone get what each needs to achieve his or her goals, At least, that is my experience and the experience of others with whom I've spoken. The online classes are fantastic. Taking the online classes means that you get Chun Myung and have the opportunity to take classes from other networked instructors. Everyone I've had a class with, or a one-on-one session, has been just great! I get feedback even during the online class - they are definitely live and interactive! And of course, through classes and events you meet many nice and interesting people J Since taking classes at North Potomac Body and Brain I have lost weight, gotten rid of some back and hip and hand pain. I am also feeling more relaxed and less stressed. I am becoming noticeably more flexible at my own pace. Body and Brain North Potomac. A very delightful experience! read more

Body and Brain Yoga Tai Chi Gaithersburg center is my second home. I can not imagine my life without it! The Masters and trainers and the practice has helped me improve my life so much, I am eternally grateful. I highly recommend you to go try a class or even better schedule and introductory session. Keep an open mind and give yourself time to experience the great benefits of the practice. It will be the best thing you ever do for yourself. read more

I have now been going to this Yoga center for 2 yrs and I cannot express how much my life has changed for the better. My body looks younger, I'm a lot slimmer and a lot stronger, I'm more focused and my life is working better on every level- physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - probably because I am happier and more enthusiastic about life. Hooray for Dahn Yoga. Doing this practice saved my sanity and changed my future from a dark one to a bright one. read more

The Mind-Body training methods practiced here are remarkable. I always feel so rejuvenated after class and gain a deeper awareness of my own energy body. For those who are searching for a unique meditation experience and a greater connection with your soul's purpose, this is the place to be! I can't imagine my life without B&B now. Thank you for this amazing journey! read more

I joined about two months ago, and I'm having the time of my life! The entire staff is friendly, caring and very good at what they do. The classes and workshops have helped me with flexibility, joint and back pain, digestion, weight-loss, energy levels, mental health and overall well-being. I absolutely love it! I highly recommend Dahn Yoga, Gaithersburg. read more

I joined Dahn Yoga in 2007 and after few years of brake rejoined again in 2015. I have so many things to say about Dahn Yoga classes that I could write a book. My experience with Dahn Yoga have completely changed my life for the better. Anyone who wants to live their life peaceful and happy, need relief from stresses, become more in tune with their body and focus on their well being for the present and for the future, I highly recommend to join Dahn Yoga, it is well worth your time. Lana read more

They include the uniform in the registration price but I have seen many participants in similar colored attire (probably said they didn't want to pay for uniform). Class is interesting mix of yoga and meditation with good emphasis on breathing, but instruction leaves a lot to be desired: no modifications of some exercises and insufficient correction of students' body alignment at beginning of class. Silly chant at end. read more

A few years ago when I was visiting for the summer, I tried this yoga and it was awesome. The classes were easy to follow and I always felt really great after class and the instructors were so nice--and I tried lots of yoga before and this was a different way of stretching and breathing--i live in Ohio now so we don't have Dahn yoga there, but I can't wait to try it again when I visit in a couple months! read more