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Bridging Yoga and Zen
March 24, 2020

Bridging Yoga and Zen

Building Bridges Both yoga and Zen are aimed at discovering who we are beyond the thinking mind, or the conditioned self. Both try to help us find freedom from our mind and bring us to a more intuitive, inner life — taking action as needed while living in the present moment. There are, however, some [...]
Four Part Zen Meditation Series
January 22, 2019

Four Part Zen Meditation Series

Zen Meditation Series In a discussion with students over dinner, Doron offers guidance on Zen meditation. These conversations address the many problems people face. At first, building a personal meditation practice is difficult! Each section offers ideas on finding ways to connect with meditation.   Part One Doron addresses one student's issues with quieting the [...]
Utilize Yoga for a Perfect Night’s Sleep
November 18, 2017

Utilize Yoga for a Perfect Night’s Sleep

Get a Good Nights Sleep Along with diet and exercise, sleep is one of the pillars of strong mental and physical wellbeing. Despite this, the global sleep average has steadily decreased since 1942, from 8 hours a night to just 6.8. This may be explained by an increasing consumerist culture, pushing us to work more hours, leaving [...]
Why do we Practice Yoga in Nature?
October 5, 2017

Why do we Practice Yoga in Nature?

Yoga In Nature At the Doron Yoga & Zen Center, we believe that being in nature re-connects us to Earth and the vital energy that sustains us. We practice yoga in nature to remember where we came from. We practice yoga in nature to allow the power of Nature to flow through us.    Yoga [...]
Warrior Transitions the Zen Way
July 3, 2017

Warrior Transitions the Zen Way

Zen Warrior Transitions Warrior transitions -- from Warrior One to Warrior Two -- are usually about hips and knees. Here I focus on the drsti (gaze), the mind, concentration. The balance of power and softness. How to move the energy and yet stay calm and relaxed. Warrior transitions the Zen way.         [...]