When Body & Brain was developed in South Korea in 1980, founder Ilchi Lee began teaching in a public park. The tradition of community-based classes has continued since that time, including classes made available since Body & Brain came to the United States. The Body & Brain Foundation was created in 2006 to better organize this community-oriented tradition.
Body & Brain classes have been provided for a small donation or free of charge in America’s public parks and other community venues. Locations are diverse and include offices, schools, hospitals, senior centers, community centers, parks, churches, libraries, etc. Class participants range in age from preschoolers to senior citizens, and participants come from all walks of life: teenagers in juvenile probation, church, and temple-goers, Catholic priests, nuns, etc. Today, over 4,000 people around the country are pursuing healthier lifestyles through Body & Brain outreach classes.