Helping Women in Prison have a Brighter Life through Dahn Yoga Exercises

The commitment of Ann M. Torruellas to her students starts with a 50-mile drive in order to reach where they are- Arizona State prison Complex. This dedicated instructor goes there every single week. So what does this Good Samaritan does in prison? Ms. Ann teaches Dahn Yoga exercises, which includes meditation techniques. Her students are women who are in the Maximum Security Unit, which is referred to as Lumley.
Check out the experience of Ms. Torruellas and her calling to teach Dahn Yoga.

Most Interesting or Most Unusual Aspect of Teaching in a Prison…

According to Ms. Ann, the fact that she is teaching at a prison is pretty unusual. The morning classes for those who are in the highest level of maximum security are presently held in a small room that is being used as a library. She also shared that she needs to wear a protective gear. Ms. Ann also shared that she doesn’t really know how she is able to fit into her schedule since she is working full-time.

Ms. Torruellas shared that her students truly love the activities and that she always get positive feedback. As a matter of fact, Ms. Ann is proud to say that many of her students are already practicing Dahn yoga in everyday basis.

Best Part of this Experience…

Right from the very start, the prisoners told Ms. Ann that they have never felt such level of peace and calmness ever before and that they are able to acquire it by engaging in the different Dahn Yoga practices. Ms. Ann also gave the inmates sheets so that they are able to practice Dahn Yoga on their own. She is so happy that many are committed in doing the different Dahn Yoga techniques in daily basis.

Ms. Ann is also pleased because many of the inmates are astonished and happy with the results that they are getting from this ancient practice. Due to the fact that the inmates are in the maximum security, they spend majority of their time in their tiny cells. Thus, they often suffer from neck and shoulder pain, as well as various kinds of digestive issues.

According to Ms. Ann, many of the inmates said that since they started engaging in the classes, their digestion has become normal. In fact, one inmate utilizes the Jangsaeng Walking.

The Best Thing that she acquired from Engaging in Dahn Yoga…
According to Ms. Torruellas, because of Dahn Yoga, she was able to shed off 35 pounds and this ancient practice also helped her to quit smoking. She is also able to appreciate more her life. As a matter of fact, she was able to encourage her husband to engage in Dahn Yoga.

Dahn Yoga truly changed Ms. Torruellas life, and as a proof, many of her co-workers noticed it and complimented her for it. Because of Dahn Yoga, Ms. Ann is even being called by her co-workers as “the Spirit of the Team.”

If you want to change something from yourself and if you want to inspire others to change, you can start by doing and teaching the different Dahn Yoga exercises.