386539 09: A man talks on a cell phone while watching people practicing Falun Dafa exercises at Santa Monica State Beach, March 3, 2001 in Santa Monica, CA. Also known as Falun Gong, Falun Dafa has been practiced throughout China since its introduction by Master Li Hongzhi in 1992 dispite efforts by the Chinese government discourage it through arrests and alledged torture. Falun Dafa uses five sets of slow physical exercises to improve mental and physical health. (Photo by David McNew/Newsmakers)