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Yoga in 2020 – From Social Norms to Inner Observance
June 24, 2020

Yoga in 2020 – From Social Norms to Inner Observance

The Inner World of Niyamas In part one we discussed the Yamas. Read the article here. Part two will look into the Niyamas, which are positive duties or observances. As the Yamas are more directed towards society, the Niyamas are more internally directed.   Śaucha Saucha means cleanliness or purity. A certain hygiene is required [...]
Corporate Suffering and How to Release It
June 24, 2020

Corporate Suffering and How to Release It

Work and the Ego  Ego attachment at work is integrated into our lives.  We have 'careers', positions, and titles.  We do our best to 'move up the ladder.  Most of us have resumes and online profiles that talk about our experiences and accomplishments. It's a part of life that we have to identify as someone. [...]
Yoga for Releasing Hamstrings and Legs
June 17, 2020

Yoga for Releasing Hamstrings and Legs

Lower Body Yoga This is the perfect sequence to gain open, flexible, strong legs. The class focuses especially on hamstrings. As they are such large muscles and responsible for so many actions throughout our day, we need to give them lots of love. By stretching your hamstrings and legs you can aid in the release [...]
Building your practice on the right Yoga Mat
June 7, 2020

Building your practice on the right Yoga Mat

Which Yoga Mat Should I Buy? A constant question that my students always ask me is: What is the best yoga mat to buy for my practice? I am always enforcing the idea that the most important part of yoga is not to have the latest or most expensive equipment, but simply to show up. [...]
How Saucha can Improve your Well Being at Work
June 6, 2020

How Saucha can Improve your Well Being at Work

Clean your Life The famous conductor Leopold Stokowski said, “A painter paints pictures on canvas. Musicians paint their pictures on silence.” This insight can be taken further by applying it to the mind. Being human, our minds are constantly cluttered with thoughts. This is a problem for our wellbeing because less important thoughts get in [...]
What is the difference between prayer and meditation?
June 5, 2020

What is the difference between prayer and meditation?

Schools of Thought When I hear someone speak of meditation I automatically think of a Buddhist. Yet, when I hear the word prayer, I think of a Christian. What is the difference between prayer and meditation? Are they the same practice just called by different names? The reason I am splitting hairs over these two [...]
1 Hour Yoga Body Zen Mind Class
June 3, 2020

1 Hour Yoga Body Zen Mind Class

A Classic Doron Yoga Class  Yoga Body, Zen Mind is a core theme here at the Doron Yoga & Zen Center. It is our signature retreat which combines the two principle values that are involved in everything we do here. Physicality without the mentality to guide it is nothing. Mentality without the strength to uphold [...]
Yoga in 2020 – An Ancient Science in a Modern World
June 2, 2020

Yoga in 2020 – An Ancient Science in a Modern World

Old Meets New Western culture has become increasingly more demanding. Only 20 years ago, there were no smartphones and the internet was just invented. Today we always want to be online. Fear of missing out and social pressure from peers and strangers due to social media can constantly consume our peace of mind. Of course, [...]
Yoga 2020 – Asanas: a Modern Phenomenon?
June 2, 2020

Yoga 2020 – Asanas: a Modern Phenomenon?

Are Asanas A Recent Creation? This is the final part of our series 'Yoga in 2020'. We are going to look at the 3rd limb of Pantanjali’s 8 limbs of Ashtanga, Asana. Here you can read Part 1 and Part 2, if you haven’t yet.   Asana in the Sutras and Bhagavad Gita The literal [...]
Competition In Yoga And How To Free Yourself From It
June 2, 2020

Competition In Yoga And How To Free Yourself From It

What competition? Competition is a negative interaction that occurs among organisms whenever two or more organisms require the same limited resource. This is the biological definition of competition. In psychology  it is defined as a measure of a person’s desire to surpass others.” Let us have a look at where you might have faced competition [...]