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From Finland to Guatemala: A Graduate’s Story

From Finland to Guatemala: A Graduate’s Story

Teacher Training - A Graduate's Story Anni has been part of the DYZC family since completing her 200-hr teacher training with Doron in Nepal in 2017. Last winter, she joined us here at Doron Yoga & Zen Center in Guatemala to complete her advanced 300-hr certification as part of our 300-hr teacher training internship program. [...]
Loving Your Spine and Hips in Delicious Pose

Loving Your Spine and Hips in Delicious Pose

Delicious Pose This is one of the Doron's all time favorites! It's rare that we start a class at DYZC without warming up with some deliciousness. Learn about this perfect warm-up for your hips and spine. It's a variation of cat/cow pose, but more efficient for an all around safe warm up.    The perfect [...]
Yoga Philosophy Part XI: Enlightenment

Yoga Philosophy Part XI: Enlightenment

Enlightenment - Freedom from the cycle     “If you think you are enlightened, go and spend a week with your family.”  Ram Dass     Prayer for enlightenment Asatoma satgamaya Tamasoma jyothirgamaya Mrithyorma amritamgamaya Om shanti, shanti, shanti Lead us from ignorance to truth, From darkness to light And from death to eternity Let [...]
Yoga Philosophy Part I: Is there life after death?

Yoga Philosophy Part I: Is there life after death?

Is There Life After Death? What makes us think there is life after death? Did people simply make it up so death doesn't feel so scary?   God and afterlife are concepts in many religions and traditions. God exists as the creator of the universe and decides our fate. Religions like Christianity and Islam see [...]
Surya Namaskar B Explained in Detail – Sun Salute B

Surya Namaskar B Explained in Detail – Sun Salute B

Learn how to practice Surya Namaskar B (Sun Salute B) Surya Namaskar is one of the fundamental sequences in yoga asana practice. In the video below, you'll see detailed instruction of the poses as well as a flow practice with Doron and Vanessa. In addition, you'll learn the Sanskrit count of Surya Namaskar B, its [...]
12 Reasons to do a Doron Yoga Teacher Training Program

12 Reasons to do a Doron Yoga Teacher Training Program

12 Reasons Train at Doron Yoga & Zen Center The reasons to embark on your yoga teacher training journey are limitless! From our 200-hour yoga teacher training and beyond, here are just a few details about what makes training at Doron Yoga & Zen Center so unique.   12. Double Major in Ashtanga-Vinyasa The Doron [...]
How to do Parsvottonasana – The Pyramid Pose

How to do Parsvottonasana – The Pyramid Pose

Building the Pyramid Parsvottanasana, or Pyramid Pose, has many benefits.  In addition to focus and balance, it can help stretch the hamstrings, shoulders, wrists and calfs. It's also a great preparation for revolved triangle. Richard Freeman calls it the "king of poses". It is part of the ashtanga standing poses, and is practiced in every [...]
A DYZC Yoga Teacher Training Graduate Story

A DYZC Yoga Teacher Training Graduate Story

Update from a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Graduate  We were excited to receive this inspiring update from a DYZC 200-hour yoga teacher training graduate. Emma is using her certification to spread a bit of yoga and happiness to her community! We're so happy to be part of the joy she's helping to create. This is the [...]