How to Get a Yoga Tattoo Yoga can be a hugely impactful and enjoyable spiritual activity that has a number of benefits for mind and for body. So many people are passionate about yoga and the impact it has had on their life. This means that there are so many opportunities to show your passion […]

6 Best Ayurvedic Herbs for Hair Loss, Thin, and Gray Hair Hair loss is a common worry for people of all genders and age groups these days. Everyone loses a few strands of hair daily; this is perfectly normal. However, if you are losing more than 100 strands a day, then it is a sign […]

What are the Benefits of Yoga? In the modern world the benefits of yoga can be seen everywhere; we'll come across pictures with thin bodies, sunsets and sunrises with people in fancy poses, we will read citations by Ram Dass, Buddha or Gandhi with a pink lotus flower. Instagram is filled with photos of  expensive [...]

  A Clear and Focused Mind 24/7  Achieve It Beyond Meditation   You know that feeling of crisp mind, the super clear and focused mind that can achieve anything while staying calm? It feels great and powerful. The recipe I was always given was meditation. Indeed the best tool, but unless you sit for hours […]

The Diverse Impact of Yoga       On your life on and off the mat A person that took my Ashtanga workshop asked me, “I've seen in some ways how yoga brings change to one's life, but I've never really fully heard and understood its full impact…. My experience with it has been mostly [...]

Do you ever answer ‘How are you?’ with, ‘Busy’? Learn how to Increase Productivity Being busy is something lots of people aspire to. I remember when living in New York, feeling guilty when I was not busy, as if I failed at something. This also hindered me from enjoying a moment of down time. We […]

Culinary Herbs – Magic Plants We’re MINT to be! Can you smell that pizza? For many it is the smell of the herbs that remind us of the food. The oregano on the pizza, the basil in the pesto or pasta, the cilantro in the guacamole, the dill on the fish – which culinary herbs […]

What does Easter, Passover or in general spring time mean for you?  For many, in an increasingly materialistic and pleasure driven society it’s vacation time, certain foods, chocolate Easter eggs and maybe time with family.  Easter involves the betrayal, death and resurrection of Christ and the knowledge that while this world might be a vale […]

Flowing with change for a better life Flowing with change must be learned because everything changes with time and experience. You can't step into the same river twice. The water is constantly flowing and changing, but the river adapts, expands and shrinks, and accepts whatever come down the stream - it flows with change. Cities [...]

What is Candida? Candida is a type of fungus or microorganism (parasite) that is not beneficial to our bodies, unfriendly bacteria. We all have it everywhere in our bodies. However, the problem begins when it is in excess. Its base home is in the digestive tract, mostly in the bowels. Some of the physical forms [...]

8 Tips for New Yoga Teachers So you've finished your teacher training, now what? Becoming a yoga teacher is not exactly a traditional career path. Yoga today is not just one thing. Not only are there so many different types of yoga, there are also so many different spaces where yoga is offered; studios, gyms, [...]

Comeback Yoga Class Have you had a break from your regular yoga practice? Whether caused by illness, injury, change of lifestyle, springtime blues, lack of free time, or simply sweet laziness, it is OK! You are here now, and it's time for your comeback! Let us take you on your return journey to your practice. [...]

Yogasthenics  Yoga meets Calisthenics for a total body and mind workout  Join us for this Yogasthenics ultimate yoga workout. In this class we raise the heart rate a bit more than the usual yoga classes by combining traditional yoga poses, pranayama (breathing techniques), calisthenics exercises, and meditation. However, it is still true to the principles [...]

My Living Will I do not like unfinished business, so a bit of stress was created to finish tough projects like writing my wills. Let's start this blog with technicalities, like the living will, as it is still unfinished and still has me tied up with many questions.   Do I want to be in [...]

Seated Forward Fold - Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana Learn how to do the seated forward fold (Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana) with a half-bound lotus. Stretch your hamstrings, open your hips, and release tension from your lower back. This pose is from the ashtanga vinyasa primary series, it's a challenging forward fold that includes a half [...]

Free Hand Headstand Mukta hasta sirsasana is an advanced free hand headstand from the second series of Ashtanga yoga. Do not do this unless you have a good, regular headstand in your asana practice. If you are new to headstand practice, start here. Remember that mastering a headstand takes time and you shouldn't be rushing into [...]

Hands-on assists in Prasarita Padottanasana C Learn how to give hands on assists in prasarita padottanasana - wide legged forward fold. Prasarita has many benefits, including stretching the legs and shoulders and lengthening the spine. This may be one of Doron's favorite adjustments to receive, since it really helps deepen the shoulder stretch in a [...]

Hands on Assist for a Seated Twist Learn to give the correct hands on assist for the Marichiasana C twist from the Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series. One of the most helpful poses to receive an assist, if done correctly. You must know how to support, lengthen, observe and only then - deepen. Watch Katya Bar [...]

Breath as a Medicine Last year I volunteered at a music festival in the medical tent. Because of my history with asthma, I worked with the patients who rushed in with asthma attacks. They were helpless. Unable to be at peace and afraid they might never find a satisfying breath again. There seemed to be [...]

What are the Benefits of Clearing the Mind? Due to our mind conditioning we see the world with filters. “According to yogic philosophy, we're born with a karmic inheritance of mental and emotional patterns — known as Samskaras. Sam - complete or joined together and kara - action, cause, or doing). We cycle through these [...]

Do you want to reduce snoring? Aside from being unpopular with roommates, snoring has negative implications on your sleep quality. If your respiratory system is not working properly, then your body is not receiving the oxygen that is required to repair the body during sleep. In extreme cases, this can lead to sleep apnea or [...]

Understanding Flexibility Flexibility is not just the ability to move muscles and joints through their complete range. It’s also an attitude that invests and transforms the mind as well as the body. According to Michael Alter, author of Science of Flexibility (Human Kinetics, 1998), current research demonstrates that individual muscle fibres can be stretched to [...]

Why do modern workers need meditation? There should be a meditation for modern workers.  By this, I mean that modern workers have aspects of their work and life that need to be recognized and addressed.  For example, we can design yoga sequences for repairing the body after working long hours at a computer.  In that [...]

Release Eye Tension with Yoga for Eyes With the progress of digitalization and the endless opportunities to be online, we inevitably fix our eyes more and more on screens during daily life. The eyesight-related problems resulting from looking at screens are called Computer Vision Syndromes (CVS) and may include: eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision and dry [...]

Chair Yoga for Seniors One often forgotten group of people that can greatly benefit from a regular yoga practice are senior citizens. Even if you are not in this group, you likely have parents, aunts and uncles or grandparents you can introduce to yoga so that they may reap the benefits of yoga for seniors. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Mindfulness, Focus, and Steadiness This is an active and powerful yoga practice to develop focus and steadiness. Use it as an opportunity to connect to your Zen Mind. The core themes of this 75 minute long vinyasa class are awareness, centering and most importantly, your drishti - the stable Yogic Gaze. As a result of [...]

No More Wrist Pain In this video we are giving you a gentle 30 minute wrist free yoga class for injured, sore or sensitive wrists. It's a great, well-balanced alternative sequence to classic vinyasa. This is because we specifically designed it to be easy on the wrists. So there are no chaturangas, high planks or [...]

Rooting and Reaching In this post we're giving you a 75 minute yoga for grounding and inner strength video. The class if also great for reconnection, balance and focus. The class features powerful, steady movements with many options available to suit all levels. Moving slowly and mindfully tends to reduce anxiety or stress and promotes [...]

Time to Heal Sustaining injuries at some point or other is a fairly normal occurrence when practicing yoga, especially if your practice is strong. It helps to know when to carry on practicing and when to take a healing break. Here are some ideas for when you've decided to take a step back that will [...]

Happy Hips When I ask my students which area of the body they want to focus on, the answer is almost always "hips". Here's a fun, all level hip opener class for you to try. It's an efficient and practical practice to open your hips. The class will also help release back pain and increase [...]

60 Minute Morning Power Yoga Class Come and join us for this morning energizing flow vinyasa yoga sequence. This class will help you build strength, flexibility, and focus. Another benefit will be the training for your Zen Mind, as well as boosting your immune system. The many variations and modifications throughout this class ensure access [...]

Release, Relax and Renew Do you sometimes feel like you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders? Here we're giving you a quick yet powerful class focused on developing strong and open shoulders. Releasing tension from the shoulders while strengthening them at the same time is no mean feat but with continued practice, [...]

Versatile Vegan Virtuoso  This is a great option for a quick and easy side, packed with warmth from the garlic and scallions and full of vitamins from the raw ingredients in the pesto. Zucchini is a wonderfully versatile vegetable that is able to carry practically any flavor.  Yield: 4 portions / Prep time: 10 minutes [...]

Modified Ashtanga Intermediate Series In this video we're giving you a modified version of the classic Ashtanga Second Series. Typically, the Second Series is introduced to the student once the Primary Series has been mastered. However, here we give you many modifications to make it more accessible for all levels. This class flows at a [...]

Become A Ninja Yogi This 49 minute yoga ninja class is a powerful Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga practice. With this practice, you will build a strong yoga ninja body and a steady Zen mind. This is a fairly advanced practice with some challenging poses and arm balancing poses, and will help you become strong and flexible [...]

Bliss Anytime We're going to give you one of our most widely acclaimed recipes, the Doron Yoga Classic Bliss Ball! Doron has been making these for years, they're one of our best-selling desserts. They are always a huge hit with everyone who tries them. If you've stayed with us, you'll most likely have eaten more [...]

How to Handle Fear In psychology we find the concept of social contagion. This is when a person copies a certain behavior of others - these days it is fear and panic. Every single person who can stay calm and handle fear will support the collective in dealing with the worldwide challenges. NY times Fear, [...]

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 [...]

Peaceful Yoga Class at Peacebank This Doron Yoga live session was filmed at Peacebank Studio in Redwood City in California. Many of the students were regulars at Doron Yoga classes. You can really feel the sense of mindfulness during this beautiful class. There are modifications given for all levels of ability and the pace of [...]

How long should a practice be? Many people tell me they have no time to practice, or ask how long should a practice be? Join us for this powerful, efficient vinyasa yoga class that works the whole body in only 30 minutes.   30 Minute Full Body Vinyasa Yoga Class   Build habits Cultivating consistency [...]

Can You Practice Yoga While Menstruating? Traditionally it has been mostly men that have practiced yoga. We will therefore not find any information about the impacts of yoga on menstruation in the Sutras or the Bhagavad Gita. At Pattabhi Jois’ institute in Mysore, India, women are asked to stay home and rest during their menstrual [...]

Jumping through in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Tradition   This video explains jump throughs to transition from Adho Mukha Svanasa (Downward-facing dog pose) to Dandasana (Staff pose). It's commonly referred to as a "jump through to sit". The jump through can serve as a great way to build strength, mobility and focus. This means your practice [...]

Bringing Yoga into the Workplace Much of this article was inspired by an interview I did with Sujal H. V. Patel who also goes by Sri Sudarshan.  He is the director of Skylight Yoga Corporate Health: a company that is bringing yoga into the workplace for its corporate clients.    Why should employees practice yoga? [...]

The Damage Working at a Computer can Do  Working on a computer for long hours causes issues with the body.  A healthy work-life balance includes a practice to undo the damage from computer work. Computer work includes sitting in a chair or working at a standing desk. These issues afflict the body, causing imbalances, tightness, [...]

The Ethics of Teaching Yoga Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are the most known philosophical base for yoga. They can teach us a lot about yoga ethics and moral guidelines for teaching. Yamas and Niyamas are the ten commands of DO’s and DON’T’s for the yogic lifestyle. How can we apply them to yoga teaching in modern [...]

The Ethics of Teaching Yoga Being a yoga teacher means dealing with many responsibilities and upholding yoga ethics. What are the ethics that a teacher needs most to be aware of? Teaching from experience and the right knowledge Creating a safe space for practice Safe and appropriate hands-on adjustments Support each individual's own progress Upholding [...]

Introduction to Ujjayi Breath Ujjayi (pronounced oo-jai) breathing, also known as “victorious breath,” has been used throughout the years to enhance the yoga practice. People commonly refer to it as the “ocean breath,” because of the sound that Ujjayi creates. It also helps us to synchronize breath with movements during the yoga practice, making the entire practice [...]

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. [...]

Introduction to Lotus Pose Padmasana, or lotus pose, is a very famous asana indeed. Buddha, yogis, and yes, even instagramers are often depicted in this position. For many yogis, this pose is one of their biggest goals. The key to the pose is opening up the hips, and making sure not to cause any pain [...]

The Problem with Knees Knee pain, and worse, knee surgery is very common these days. Pretty much every yoga class I teach has a few people with knee problems. For many, we put a lot of pressure on the knees when we run, or while playing most sports which require us to run and stop [...]

 Yoga Retreats in the States Sometimes the need to get away overwhelms us. Yoga and meditation at home can be part of your beautiful, unique, everyday journey. But if you desire to go deeper and find solitude in nature. If you're feeling that urge to get away - a yoga retreat center can help you [...]

What is a Mudra? A mudra is a gesture used in various Hindu and Buddhist traditions to symbolically represent or activate a specific energy. Mudras with the hands, known as hasta mudras, are the most common and well-known of these gestures. While some mudras are used in ritual, others are used to enhance our yogic [...]

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 [...]

Super Seaweed The average person’s experience of sea vegetables –more commonly known as seaweed – is usually limited to sushi rolls and attempts to avoid the slimy stuff while swimming in the ocean. On the contrary, there is so much more to sea vegetables than that! Sea vegetables are not actually plants but algae. They [...]

Time for Tripod Headstand  Add some playtime to your practice! Learn how to master the transition from tripod headstand (sirsasana B) into arm balances. This is a must if you are preparing for the Ashtanga third series. Please don’t try this if you don’t feel comfortable and stable with your tripod headstand. Practice arm balances [...]

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 [...]

Samsara - Being born in a new body, once again Many spiritual traditions say that in the cycle of rebirth known as samsara, the soul chooses the womb at the moment of conception. Sadhguru tells from his personal experience how life (avoiding the word ‘soul’) enters the body 42-48 days after this point. He says [...]

Living and Dying This is a shortened description of the process of dying according to Sogyal Rinpoche in The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. The scriptures are more complicated and include many subtle details. I hope this explanation respects the Tibetan tradition and Rinpoche's original text. I recommend reading the Tibetan Book of Living [...]

The Heart of Humanity   “A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, [...]

How to Find Your Purpose in Life   “Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.”   Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart   The modern world has managed to sell the concept of happiness, as if [...]

Fear of Death   "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." Mark Twain   Dying is a necessity of life. Still there might be a lot of fear from death. What are the causes for the fear? They might be, [...]

What dies when we die and what continues living? What would you think if you knew the time for your death? Would that information change the way you live and value your life? Would you like to know it? In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali there is a sutra (3:22) saying that we can know the [...]

Does Our Past Life Affect Our Future Lives? From the perspective of yoga and Buddhism, all of our past life actions matter. These philosophies see that we create our own happiness and suffering. We are the creators for our future in this life and for the next lifetimes. Karma is a fundamental concept that needs [...]

Reincarnation or Rebirth? "I don't really understand that process called reincarnation but if there is such a thing I'd like to come back as my daughter's dog." Leonard Cohen   People often confuse the terms reincarnation and rebirth. It depends on the school and philosophy, whether we are talking from the Buddhist or Hindu perspective. The main [...]

Learning to swim in the ocean of Samsara "A yogi should always show compassion towards those who are suffering." Mans Broo   There is a natural tendency for the mind to understand things through dualism. To see that things are either good or bad, beautiful or ugly, light or dark. In fact, it is only [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Vatayanasana - Ashtanga Intermediate Series Vatayanasana, is a pose/ asana from the intermediate ashtanga series. The name of this pose translates into English as "horse pose". This pose is a unique kind of a balancing pose, and will help to open the shoulders and hips. Please be careful practicing horse pose if you have any [...]

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 [...]

Rainy Season - Reasons to Visit Lake Atitlan is known as the "Land of Eternal Spring". As such, it's a beautiful place to visit throughout the whole year. Guatemala is a tropical/semi-tropical country, as such, there are basically two seasons. These are known as the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season takes place [...]

Understanding the Self There are times when we ask ourselves: "WHO AM I?". This is a very relevant question from a Buddhist perspective. Are we connected to each other and everything around us, if so, how?     Understanding Self in Buddhism                           [...]

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 [...]

Class for Shoulder Injury During life we may get injured but it doesn’t mean that we have to skip our yoga practice. Let’s find out how it is possible to maintain a steady and well-balanced yoga asana practice for people with a shoulder injury.   Most importantly: DON’T PUT ANY WEIGHT ON YOUR SHOULDERS.   [...]

What I am afraid to regret on my deathbed This post is part of the Last Year to Live Blog, which is an experiment in living life to its fullest. I picture myself lying on my deathbed and reflecting on life. You can learn the full details of the experiment here.    The Questions I [...]

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 [...]

Head and Neck Release Yoga Sequence This class is perfect for head and neck therapy and release of pain, tension and stress. This is a great practice for all levels - less than 20 minutes of fun with demonstrations and detailed instructions. These type of stretches are very essential for today's hectic rhythm of life. [...]

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 [...]

Temazcal: Ancient Tradition and Modern Ceremony   What is a Temazcal? Temazcal is a sauna used since pre-Hispanic times by the Central America indigenous people. They are an ancient tradition in Guatemala. Temazcals are similar to sweat lodges found in shamanistic cultures around the world. Typically constructed of earth, stones, and clay. They are filled [...]

The Journey of Building Begins I sit on a straw mat by my large round table, handmade with bamboo legs. Beneath me lies a handmade clay tile floor; a floor I sanded and varnished myself. Views of the mighty mountains of Tzununa are outside my oversized handmade wooden windows. Actually, almost everything around me is [...]

Finding "Home" in a Mobile World The holidays are a powerful time to reflect on the idea of home, family and connection. Where in the world do we feel like we belong? Who are the people that we keep coming back to for support and understanding? In our increasingly mobile world, many of us do [...]

Learn how to do Marichyasana B - seated forward fold with one leg in half lotus. Today we're talking about Marichyasana B, which is a pose from the Ashtanga Primary Series. It's technically a forward fold, but because one leg is in half lotus, it requires quite a bit of hip openness. If at any [...]

Yoga Health Advantages for Seniors and their Caregivers Firstly, changes that come with aging are challenging. Secondly, the people helping seniors can carry a significant burden. Both the elderly and their caregivers can feel the benefits of yoga in many ways.  Through yoga and meditation, navigating the journey that accompanies aging can be easier. Also, [...]

10 Healthy Yoga Tips for Runners Yoga. This physical, mental, and spiritual practice provides more than just relaxation and meditation techniques. It is one of the best methods to stretch, tone and build lean muscle. More and more athletes are turning to yoga as part of their training regime, including runners. There are a tremendous [...]

Background of the Last Year Experiment It's been 10 days since I decided to live my life as if it is my last year. This came thanks to Tina who shared with me Stephen Levine’s book, and asked me to join her. We were playing Ping-Pong in a park in Berlin, and sipping on fruity [...]

If you had only one year to live, what would you do? Imagine this was your last year to live. Would you change your work situation? Would you quit? Reduce work hours, change jobs, go to study long-admired skills which you haven’t done until yet because you thought they are not economically viable? Buy yourself [...]

Traditional Yoga is More Than Just an Exercise In busy lifestyles driven by working hard and looking good, following the latest trends in exercise and fitness to get the best body in the shortest time is commonplace. Splashed across social media and in magazines or blogs, it’s all about toning up, slimming down, and getting [...]

Open Your Hips with Double Pigeon Pose – Fire Log Pose

Yoga For Exam Stress People everywhere are adopting yoga into their lives, with over 200 million yogis practicing worldwide. Yoga asana has become an important complementary therapy for a wide array of ailments. For instance, yoga plays a vital role in a variety of recovery programs. Examples include programs for those battling eating disorders, cancer, [...]

Doron Hanoch is International Yoga Master. With 25+ years of experience, Doron Hanoch is a certified 550 hour Yoga Teacher (ERYT), Director of the Doron Yoga School (RYS 200 and 500), and additionally the founder and CEO of the DYZC in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Check out this photo gallery to get a feel for his [...]

The DYZC Gallery - See for yourself! Here at the Doron Yoga & Zen Center we believe that our home is truly a little piece of paradise, we would love to have you here so you can see for yourself! We are situated in a lush, green space on the shores of the magical Lake [...]

Mindfulness into No Mind   Meditation is sticking to one thought. That single thought keeps away other thoughts; distraction of mind is a sign of its weakness; by constant meditation it gains strength.  Ramana Maharshi   Guided Object Meditation Object meditation is a visual meditation type, which is based on focusing the mind on one [...]

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 [...]

Yoga for Insomnia If you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep, you are among the 30% of Americans who currently have problems with sleep disruption. Better Sleep Better Life explains that people who suffer from sleep related issues tend to suffer from fatigue, poor memory and concentration, and mood disturbances, all of which can affect [...]

Savasana Hands-On Assists Learn how to give hands-on assists in Savasana, and how to touch in Savasana or Corpse Pose so that your student can really relax into the full pose. From feet to head and neck, the right touch can take the student to a deeper experience. Always be gentle! Share the Love!   [...]

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 [...]

The Best Shoulder Openers Tight shoulders? Learn the most effective shoulder opening yoga poses for all level students. These are useful for everyone and can be practiced by any one. There are a few levels of intensity you can choose from. These poses are great for anyone that sits in front of a desk, drives [...]

Asana instead of Meditation? Can the physical practice of yoga be a substitute for seated meditation? Is it the same? Do you need to meditate? In the video below Doron talks about mindfulness, meditation, asana practice, and what each of them serves. Some of the purposes overlap, but they are not the same.   "Can [...]

Drsti The practice of Drsti, or yogic gaze, is one of the three pillars of Tristana, and is used to help us practice both focus and stability. It leads us to the concentration needed to keep us balanced and helps control the tendency to wander around following our senses. Drsti is a perfect aid in [...]

The Smoothest Hip Opener Cappuccino Pose is an awesome balancing hip opener. It builds strength, stretches the hips and improves focus and leg power. This pose prepares for arm balances and advanced poses It’s also great preparation for the Eka Pada Galavasana , which is a more advanced arm balancing pose.   Cappucino Pose Balancing [...]

The Three Pillars of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Tristana is the foundation of the practice of ashtanga yoga. As such, it is a tool to help cultivate the ultimate presence of mind, focus, and stability. Tristana consists of three parts: Ujjayi breath (victorious breath), the bandhas (energy locks), and drsti (yogic gaze). These three tools transform [...]

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.         [...]

Galavasana Ashtanga Vinyasa Arm Balance Galavasana - flying pigeon pose - is a fun arm balance from the ashtanga yoga series. Here Doron explains how to do this yoga pose from standing rather than from a headstand. This pose requires open hips and some strength but is totally possible, especially after you see this video. [...]

The Practice Learning to use tools of yoga for asthma changed my life. The practices that helped me can help anyone breathe better, even those who don’t have asthma. Asthma can be triggered for different reasons, and different things will help different people, but some basic yoga practices are ideal if you want to breathe better. [...]

Revolved Triangle Hands-On Assist In this video Doron, with help of Daniela Saar and Katya Bar, will demonstrate how to give correct, safe and helpful hands on adjustments (assists) in Parivrita trikonasana - revolved triangle pose. These tips are very useful and important for all yoga teachers.  Hands-on adjustments are one of the greatest tools [...]

A Zendo Yoga Shala with a View   Help Us Keep Going   Location This center which is like a yoga ashram, is located by Lake Atitlan in Guatemala - one of the most  spectacular lakes in the world. It is rated one of the 5 most beautiful lakes, alongside other great lakes such as [...]

Sivana Spirit Interview Doron Hanoch Sivana Spirit carried out an interview with Doron Hanoch about his dharma, philosophy and mission. This is a very inspiring interview of a yoga teacher's path. It is especially interesting and timely as Doron intends to create an international community with the upcoming opening of the Doron Yoga & Zen [...]

Powerful Vinyasa Hip Opening Sequence This video is a hip opening power vinyasa flow yoga class where Doron will present hip openers for advanced students. It contains modifications and options for all levels. This is the practice that Doron does to stay open for the ashtanga third series and it is very efficient deep release for [...]

The Yoga Lifestyle in Action: Finding the Way to Bliss Seven Stages of a Hot Tub Experience Stage One: Hot Tub Heaven I dip my bare feet into warmth, submerging into the hot tub. I'm feeling bliss from my surroundings; the wooden tub with walls of beautiful dark grey and red stones, diffused light from [...]

The Yoga Lifestyle - 40+ Fitness Podcast Radio Show Doron Hanoch comes to the 40+ Fitness Podcast radio show to discuss his book, the Yoga Lifestyle. Primarily, we discuss going beyond the basics of the physical yoga practice. Secondly, we explore ways to take yoga outside the studio and off the mat. One of the main [...]

 Spirituality Today has Reviewed The Yoga Lifestyle - Bottom line: Buy It! Thank You Spirituality Today for the vote of confidence. Read their review if you have not bought the book yet. It is totally unsolicited and unbiased. Primarily, it will give you a good idea about the book. Secondly, I hope that it will [...]

How to Do the Seven Headstands of the Ashtanga The intermediate series of ashtanga vinyasa is pretty challenging and fun. This series is called Nadi Shodhana which means cleaning the energy channels. The series closes with 7 headstands in a row. In this video Doron demonstrates how to do them. The headstand sequence includes three freehand [...]

How to Give Great Hands on Assists Hands on assists or adjustments are such a great way to connect with your student. Keep them safe, correct their alignment, take them deeper or share love with them. Sometimes the touch simply helps bring them back to the present moment - which is an important role of [...]

Crow Pose - Bakasana: How to Make It Easy Crow pose or bakasana, is the classic and basic arm balance. It seems harder than it actually is. Doron has helped countless people into their first crow pose, and many times it was just a matter of understanding the technique and getting over the initial fear.   [...]

How to Use the Chakras Together with the Eight Limbs of Yoga to Enhance Your Practice and Joyful Spirit? If you've been around the yoga community for some time you probably heard about the chakras. You may have also heard of ashtanga - or the eight limbs of yoga by Patanjali. Both are powerful systems [...]

How Yoga Helped Me Overcome Asthma and How it Can Work for You Too This post about asthma was published by Third Eye Well Being on June 20th 2016 It was nighttime. A two-year-old baby could not breathe. He was wheezing and also had a fever. Mom took him to the hospital where he stayed for two [...]

How to Let Go of Thoughts in Meditation Meditation is very simple, yet no so easy. Meditation will be much smoother and enjoyable if we understand the process or meditation. Therefore, an important part of this process is to understand how to let go of thoughts. Because the mind tends to be on auto pilot, and [...]

How to do Parighasana Parighasana/gate pose, is a yoga pose to stretch the side of the body. There are not many side stretches in ashtanga yoga, and this one is a classic and a must. It will really help keep your spine happy and healthy. In the video below, Doron will show in details, how [...]

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter  Mark Twain Have you been missing key ingredients for happiness? Have you gone through a midlife crisis? What is it like? At what age did it happen?   Life expectancy is constantly going up, which means that a midlife crisis [...]

How to Give the Best Hands On Assists in Pigeon Pose Good and healthy hands-on adjustments can take a yoga class to a totally new level! This video will guide you through how to give best hands on adjustments (assists) for the pigeon pose - preparation for ekapada raj kapotasana. So in other words, shows it [...]

2 Handstand Preparations That Will Help You Dramatically This educational handstand preparation video will show you how to do handstands more easily. The video below demonstrates two handstand workout preparations that are great to build up the right strength and body awareness for handstands. These handstand preparations show specific core work that mimics the actual [...]

50 minute Vinyasa Flow Class For All Levels With Doron and Vanessa Here is a full, balanced and fun vinyasa flow class led by Doron with Vanessa Veiock. It is good practice for all levels, in other words, everyday yoga that is using the Doron Yoga sequencing guidelines. Above all, it covers all parts of the [...]

How to do Janu Sirsasana A In this video Doron will demonstrate to do Janu Sirsasana A (head to knee pose) to stretch your hamstrings, psoas and lower back muscles. It's a forward fold over one leg from the ashtanga vinyasa system of Pattabhi Jois. Stretching over one leg is usually a bit easier on [...]

How to Do the Bhujapidasana or Shoulder Squeezing Pose Arm Balance Bhujapidasana, the arm or shoulder squeezing pose, is a fun and challenging arm balance from the ashtanga vinyasa primary series. It requires open hips, strength and focus. But with some understanding of the physics of the pose and the movement of the hips it can [...]

Chaturanga (Push-Up) - Save Your Shoulders Chaturanga dandasana, also known as the low push-up position. It is a fundamental part of the vinyasa in ashtanga, vinyasa, power and flow classes. Chaturanga is done over and over, and if not done right it can lead to injuries, mainly in the shoulders. Practicing chaturanga in an unsafe manner is [...]

How to Do Surya Namaskar - Sun Salute A Explained in Detail  Sun salute A is the basic warm up that is practiced in most yoga classes; ashtanga, vinyasa, or any flow class. This video shows how to do Surya Namaskar A, (sun salute A) with correct vinyasas. It also includes the sanskrit counting, drsti [...]

The Perfect Yoga Body By Emily Becker Edited by Doron Hanoch Ever been to a yoga class where everyone seems to have a perfect yoga body? While you wait for the class to begin, you flip through yoga journal to see more of those perfect yoga bodies. What is the perfect yoga body? Is it [...]

 About the Founder: Doron Hanoch Doron is a Certified 550 hour Yoga Teacher (ERYT) as well as the director of the Doron Yoga & Zen Center (RYS 200 and 500). He was introduced to Yoga and Meditation in 1992 while traveling and studying in the Far East for 2 years. During that time, Doron has [...]

Doron Yoga Teachers Meet our Yoga Teachers! Lauren Anas Lauren is a Doron Yoga Teacher at the Yoga Alliance 500 hour level. Her love for movement began at a young age, eventually being trained as a classical ballet dancer. She found yoga in college as a way to keep the body healthy, strong and flexible.  […]

New Years Resolution: How to Attain Sustainable Happiness New Years resolution time is here. What is the right question to ask so you can actually attain sustainable happiness? Most of us ask 'what can I do', or 'what can I receive, or have more of.' That's all great, but notice, if year after year as you [...]

 Citizen Magazine Inner Peace Issue Interviews Doron  Doron Hanoch spends his days doing what most of us dream of. He is a yoga teacher, who walks the talk. This ex NY photographer talks to us about inner peace, flexibility, spirituality and his soon to be realeased book “The Yoga Lifestyle”.     How has yoga [...]

Sitali Pranayama - Cooling Breath Sitali pranayama is a cooling breathing technique. It's benefits include regulating the nervous system, cooling and calming down, reducing inflammation and bringing calmness and peace. It is an ancient practice that yogis used to cool the body when it was hot and sunny.  The breath begins with rolling the tongue [...]

Tutorial video that will help you learn How to do the Forearm Balance – Pincha Mayurasana, from the ashtanga intermediate (second) series. This pose strengthens the back and shoulders and promotes focus and balance. Here you can learn the basics so you can later do scorpion and karandavasana.

What does Rock and Roll have to do with yoga? Bhakti, devotion, chant, yoga and George Harrison of the Beatles. The great hit “My sweet lord”, is an example of how they are all related.

Patanjali: Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi Yoga is a big term that these days is used in many different ways. However, many practitioners today look for answers in Patanjali's teachings - a sage that taught the essence of yoga in what is now known as the yoga sutras. It is a book with 196 short texts [...]

Lake Atitlan Photo Gallery Photos taken in the neighborhood of Doron Yoga & Zen Center, in different towns and villages around the Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Most photos are from the area around DYZC in Tzununa. You will find here pictures of people and also beautiful views around the lake, with volcanoes San Pedro, and Toliman. [...]

Easy Vinyasa Flow practice This is an easy Vinyasa Flow class video that is great for everyone. Since it only takes thirty six minutes to do including savasana, you have no excuses. Therefore, do this daily!  This vinyasa flow is a balanced sequence great for all levels including beginners. Doron gives clear demonstration and explanations while you [...]

How to Do Kapalbhati - Breath of Fire In this video Doron demonstretes How to do Kapalbhati pranayama. Kapalabhati, or breath of fire (literally translates as skull shining), is a powerful pranayama that helps heat the body. It moves and massages the digestive system and moves the energy in the body. Active exhale helps to [...]

Hips Yoga Workshop This Doron Yoga Workshop focuses on stretching and opening the hips. In it, Doron also explains why it's particularly important to include hip-openers in each yoga practice. Hips are the center of the gravity in our body. In both arm balances and inversions, hips must move to get into the pose. Additionally, [...]

How to Do Pasasana Pose of Ashtanga Vinyasa Pasasana, the noose pose is the first pose of the ashtanga vinyasa intermediate (second) series. Pasasana is a deep twist and the first pose from Ashtanga second series. Most likely it takes some balancing until you finally get the heels on the ground. But remember that you can always [...]

Vinyasa Flow Practice Here is a video showing an hour of vinyasa flow practice for level 2 or intermediate students. All levels can join, but it is advised that you have some knowledge and experience about yoga. It is similar to Ashtanga (Ashtanga standing poses), but with more creative sequence. Above all; make sure that [...]

Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement When I opened my computer this morning I came across several messages for a Hatima Tova - Good signature.  In the Jewish tradition this means may you be inscribed and sealed for a good year. It is Yom Kippur, Day of atonement, when we hope to resolve old issues and clean [...]

How to Do the Sirsasana Core Workout Learn and practice the sirsasana - headstand core workout. You will need a steady headstand before attempting this, but once you have a strong headstand, this is a great practice for stability and strength. If you are new to headstands, please have a look at this tutorial.   [...]

Why Fermented Foods are Good for You What is common to sauerkraut, kimchi, cultured beets, pickles, kombucha, miso, yogurt, tempeh and tamari? Yep, they are fermented. And yes, they are great for you. When I tell people about fermented foods, they get excited and tell me about all the pickles they buy at the store. Unfortunately, most store-bought [...]

Ashtanga Standing Poses Tutorial The Ashtanga Vinyasa standing poses are the foundations for all the ashtanga series. Not only that, most vinyasa classes also use variations of these poses. That is to say these standing poses are a great foundation for any class. This ashtanga standing poses -video covers the sun salutes and the asanas [...]

Vinyasa Transitions Tutorial Vinyasa is placing the breath with the movement in a certain way. This tutorial will show you how to do good vinyasa transitions from chatturanga dandasana to upward facing dog, and from there to downward facing dog. Therefore, learning a good flowing system allows you to move more graceful in line with your breath. [...]

Rock Star Yoga Headstand Tutorial Headstand, or sirsana (Shir-SHA-sa-na) as it is known in Sanskrit, is the rock star pose of yoga.  It appears at the end of every single ashtanga vinyasa class, in most vinyasa and power yoga classes, and really in most yoga classes.   Benefits of headstand This rockstar inversion pose conquers [...]

Stretch Off the Office Tightness - Beginners Yoga for the inflexible Here is a simple 15 minute beginners yoga practice that leads you through easy movements and stretches. As a result, it stretches and releases the neck, head, shoulders, hips, wrists, ankles, knees and even hamstrings. Any tightness you feel in your body, can be [...]

The yoga guru phenomenon is not new People love a leader, a powerful person with a clear message. They want someone they can follow and a group they can belong to. It helps them have an identity. To a certain degree this is fine, as long as they don’t become dependent on the leader. But [...]

The Power of the Mind Our mind understands reality according to our conditioning mostly. This is especially true with reading. We learn to read slowly at a young age, and then we can read without stopping to think about every single letter. This is the power of the mind, in its conditioned form, and we [...]

Practical Yoga Nutrition Tips for Better Health On and Off the Mat Remember the day you went to a yoga class just after having a latte and croissant? Or that day when you had a juicy burger half an hour before, thinking it would be fine? Most of us know the obvious - try to [...]

Your New Fall Favorite This stuffed acorn squash recipe is a wonderful dish to add to any upcoming holiday menus. Simple ingredients, gluten-free, healthy and very satisfying for everyone. A nice balanced dish with just a tiny bit of good fat, protein and of course the veggie! The quinoa makes it special and the pistachios [...]

Good Decision Making  Hello again from Mysore, India, Last week I shared with you my early morning routine in India, and a core practice video. Well, after I finish my asana practice I have breakfast; ginger lemon tea, fruit salad, and idly (India light and fluffy patty made of rice and lentil fermented batter that [...]

Bicycle Yoga for Core This core workout practice (bicycle yoga) is a conscious practice of breath with slow movement of the body. By extending the leg forward we work the lower belly. When lifting the chest and head up, we work the mid and upper belly. And as we arch the arm across and add [...]

Monsoon Ashtanga Third Series   "Practice and all is coming" Pattabhi Jois, the father of contemporary ashtanga used to say. When traveling, it is not as easy to keep the practice alive. Maybe there is no local studio, or the room is small. How keep the practice alive? Doron tells about one of his practices while [...]

Can there be pain without suffering? It mostly depends on how we describe pain. I wrote an article for Elephant Journal on this. One addition to the article that should be mentioned is, please listen to your body! Though we can learn to keep our mind steady even while discomfort is happening (read the article […]

Ardha Matsyendrasana Ardha Matsyendrasana - Half Lord of the Fish Pose - is an ashtanga intermediate series (second series) twist. It is great for the spine and suitable for most levels. It comes after the intense backbends of the second series, such as kapotasana. Doron always recommends for some twisting after deep backbends. This pose is [...]

Feeling stressed? Having a hard time dealing with all that is coming your way? Here are some practical tips for dealing with stress. Life can get overwhelming. There may be many things that need to be taken care of, but most of the time, it is our perception and how we deal with what comes [...]

Marichiasana C - Ashtanga Primary Series. Marichiasana C is part of the ashtanga vinyasa system. It arrives close to mid way of the seated poses, after quite a few forward folds. It is relatively a simple pose, yet it is offers release for the spine from all the previous forward folds. The ashtanga primary series [...]

Learn about your body type (prakriti) and constitution according the the Ayurvedic system of India. There are three doshas (elements of your body type), that create your prakriti. You will find here the Ayurveda questionnaire as well as the basic info about the system.

Sun Salutation The Doron Yoga vinyasa flow sun salutation variations, includes the surya namaskara B flow and comes after the warm up 1 and 2 and a couple of sun salutes (surya namsakaras). Instead of doing five sun salute B, Doron likes to mix it up and get more areas of the body warmed up as [...]

Bandhas - Energy Locks If you have taken a good Ashtanga or Vinyasa class, you've probably heard "Activate your bandhas!"  Bandhas are one of the three pillars of Tristana, and thus fundamental to asana practice. The bandhas are one of the most important yoga tools, and will help you support your back for safety and move with far more grace. [...]

Baddha Konasana - an Efficient Hip Opener  Open your hips! Baddha konasana or Bound angle pose is a fantastic pose that helps release the adductors, and loosens up the hips. The hips play a huge roll in our movement of the entire body, and many have them tight due to the sedentary lifestyle of today. Bound angle [...]

Bhekasana - Frog Pose Bhekasana, or frog pose, is a wonderful back bend that actually stretches the entire front of the upper leg. Mostly the quads, but also the hip flexors. Full Bhekasana is part of Ashtanga second series and it is a very intense pose that involves a lot of strength. Instead of the [...]

How to Overcome Fear You decide to start your own business. You make the list of all the pros and cons. You start figuring out costs, and possibilities. Now you have the full business plan ready and it all looks promising. But then fear comes in. What is the worst-case scenario? You are in a […]

Keep your Practice Clean! How to clean your yoga mat? Good question. We all want to keep our mats clean, bacteria free, with no undesired odors, and have them last. Unfortunately the answer is not as easy as one might think. Depending on your yoga mat, you may have different approaches on how to clean your yoga […]

Who Am I?  Who Am I ? This is the question one comes to explore when sitting in meditation. There might be a time when we need to discover( the true self beyond the thinking self - beyond the self of identities. We may often identify ourselves through our profession, occupation, wealth or relationships to [...]

Exercises for Back and Buttocks Ever wonder why your butt hurts after running a bunch of stairs or doing some lunge exercises? Do you experience hip or back pain after a run or bicycle ride? The gluteus maximus, the largest muscle within the body, along with the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, are the three […]

Stepping into a Lunge During a yoga class we are often asked "to step into a lunge". That means bringing the foot forward into 90 degrees from down dog. For many this is a great challenge. The truth is that flexibility helps, especially in the hips, but there are some basic tricks that can make [...]

To touch a student or not? What is the purpose of hands on assists? Learning how to incorporate and the purpose of hands on assists in your teaching is very important. At Doron Yoga, we believe that touch can be healing, and that beyond verbal cues, hands-on assist have many important benefits.   The purpose [...]

Step-by-Step Demonstration of Ustrasana Here is a healthy way to take care of your back doing the yoga camel pose - Ustrasana. Keep in mind that you are lengthening the spine, opening the chest, reaching the sternum up and then moving into the backbend. Keep your hips pushing forward, quadriceps are active and strong. With [...]

What is real? A Talk about Emptiness What is real? Here Doron gives a talk about emptiness and what it means in Buddhism. To understand what does it mean, we need to understand that what we see is mostly tainted by the color of our mind. When we are able to identify when we see reality [...]

Doron Yoga Vinyasa Warmup The Doron Yoga vinyasa warm up is a great warm up for any yoga practice, or even just a simple practice for when you don't have time to do a full practice. It warms up the core, the hips, the thighs, stretches the spine, and gently creates heat and focus. This [...]

Bridge Pose In the video Doron shows how to set yourself up for a safe backbend - Bridge pose. By watching it you will understand the foundation for safe backbends, including how to set up your pelvis and protect your lower back. Proper form ensures your L3, L4, and L5 will be happy, and you [...]

Stay focused Ninja Mind - Doron discusses great tips on how to stay focused and clear in the digital age. Many of these tips and techniques are simple, but make a big difference in meditation. Our mind can be seen as house that needs to be cleaned. The more there is to clean, the more [...]

Bow Pose - Dhanurasana Doron breaks down the foundation of bow pose, including a step-by-step demonstration, and techniques for transitioning from dhanurasana to your vinyasa. Dhanurasana is a backbend that is part of Ashtanga second series. In the Doron Yoga method, it is in the block of "on the belly" -poses. This pose involves the [...]

Smooth Satisfaction Creamy polenta is a classic in Italy for good reason. It's a wholesome, gluten-free and highly satisfying side or main dish. Many people are put off because they think it's difficult to make. However, once you've tasted this dish it will become part of your regular rotation for sure. Due to the addition [...]

Salabhasana - Locust Pose Salabhasana is a yoga pose (asana) that both strengthens and improves the flexibility of the back. It is an important warm up for all other backbends, and appropriate for all levels. Salabhasana is practiced on the belly with variations of the legs and arms actions. Salabhasana, or locust, is part of [...]

Meditation can be intimidating. It's not always fun, and can be hard. Many struggle in trying to meditate or relax. Doron explains here how to simply sit - without trying so much - just observing and enjoying the process. Allow yourself to surrender, do not try to let go, but just watch yourself and see [...]

Fundamentals of Meditation Meditation is really simple. It is a feel good practice at first that develops into a beautiful state of surrender, where all the mundane drops away, worry disappears, and bliss arises. Here Doron explains meditation foundations to you. Of course at first you may find yourself wandering off into the chattering mind, [...]

Prayer for Enlightenment //doronyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/asotoma.m4a OM 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 peace prevail everywhere   Find more information on chants here, and for more reading on yogic techniques check out the Doron Yoga Manual.

Pastry Parcels of Pleasure A healthy vegetarian, (or even vegan), Mediterranean dish inspired by the Burekas I grew up eating thanks to my mom Sara. The filling can be changed, but here we chose fresh, healing and grounding ingredients; including our all time health master Mr Kale. Phyllo triangles taste amazing with tahini or hummus [...]

Find Happiness Life will always have its moments of pain, but it doesn't mean you have to suffer from it. The attitude of the mind towards the pain will determine whether the pain goes away quickly or becomes a lasting suffering. Learning to control the attitude of the mind will save you from adding more [...]

Ashtanga Closing Chant This is the classic way to end the ashtanga practice as taught by Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India. After the practice is done, and before savasana, chants this astanga closing chant quietly to yourself this chant, or even out loud. Practice chanting the ashtanga closing chant over and over here with this [...]

Ashtanga Invocation Chant Here's an audio recording with Sanskrit and English transcriptions of the Ashtanga Invocation Chant, used to open an Ashtanga class.   //doronyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AsthangaInvocationCR.m4a OM VANDE GURUNAM CARANARAVINDE SANDARSITA SVATMA SUKHAVA BODHE NIH SREYASE JANGALIKAYAMANE SAMSARA HALAHALA MOHASANTYAI ABAHU PURUSAKARAM SANKHACAKRASI DHARINAM SAHASRA SIRASAM SVETAM PRANAMAMI PATANJALIM OM Roughly translated into English as: I bow [...]

Upward Dog - Urdvha Mukha Svanasana Upward facing dog - Urdvha Mukha Svanasana - is a back bend that is used over and over in the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition or any flow yoga. It is great counter pose to downward facing dog. When practicing this pose remember to extend the spine and move the chest [...]

Parsva Bakasana - Side Crow In this video Doron demonstrates side crow pose; it is similar to crow pose, but slightly more challenging as it involves a twist. This video shows a step-by-step demonstration of how to enter parsva bakasana, including how to correct for common errors in setting up for the pose.   How [...]

Eka Pada Koundiyanasana Doing an arm balance should be fun! But keep in mind when doing an arm balance to shift your hips over your center of gravity. This will allow the head and legs to extend, and your body will act as a see-saw. see the video to understand how to do this - [...]

Find Balance Through Yoga In this video Doron tells how you can use your yoga practice to find balance between the feminine and masculine sides - yin and yang. The terms Yin and Yang come from Chinese philosophy, where they symbolize two different energies existing. Yang energy is dry, active, hot, focused and fast. Yin [...]

Eastern Traditions in the Western World Ayurveda, the science of life, is a powerful tool to understand your body and mind. We can learn about our body type (Prakriti), and understand how to balance our elements (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). Through that we are able to find a state of harmony and bliss. At Doron Yoga [...]

Seeing Thoughts as Clouds in Your Mind Doron discusses meditation techniques, and how to deal with thought interruption. Doron explains how our mind can be seen as clouds on the sky. As we meditate, allow the clouds to float away. Don't force or push, but rather observe your mind working and only then let go [...]

Warrior One The warrior poses are powerful poses that embody strength, flexibility and a strong energy flow. Here is a detailed explanation of the Virabhadrasana 1 pose, from bottom to top. Keep the feet about five feet apart, one foot parallel to the long side of the mat, the other parallel to the short side [...]

Dessert Decadence   To begin with, you may feel naughty for eating this but there are only delicious, healthy, raw, and vegan ingredients! This raw chocolate mousse is amazing and energizing. Due to the combination of healthy natural wonders, it gives you the feeling that you are having an extravagant dessert, however there are no sugar [...]

Keep your Hips Neutral In this video Doron explains and shows how to find the right position for your hips to support your back. This video demonstrates the right way to align your pelvis and hips, benefiting your yoga practice as well as your daily life. It is important for a healthy back, as well [...]

A Flexitarian in Las Vegas Have you ever wondered, how to stay healthy and balanced in places like Las Vegas? Doron traveled there to see the show "La Reve" and was inspired to share some words about a healthy experience. Being a flexitarian yogi doesn't mean one has to isolate herself from the society. A [...]

How to deal with the amazing Buffet in Vegas from a flexitarian perspective. Enjoy the buffet in a sustainable way. Simple tips that help you leaving Vegas happy, and with no need for a diet. Namaste Thank you for reading and practicing! We would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave a comment […]

Roll Up, Roll Up! These bliss balls are delicious, nutritious and contain no sugar or sweetener (other than the dried fruit). They have a variety of nuts and seeds - including super-foods such as goji berries and chia seeds - to get you the most varieties of nutritious elements and a perfect blend of flavor. [...]

Happy and Healthy Shoulders In this video Doron shows and tells some basic but crucial information about how to align your shoulders both for yoga and for your life. Learning to adjust to the right position will keep your shoulders and neck healthy and happy, as well as offer better support in many of the [...]

The Best Cookies. Period.  Looking for a cookie that satisfies every taste bud for any holidays or parties? These jam dot cookies are delicious, low sugar, and very simple to make. The perfect go-to cookie! Yield: 18 cookies / Prep time: 10 minutes / Cooking time: 20 minutes   Ingredients 1 cup almonds, ground to fine meal 1 cup rolled [...]

The Yamas of Ashtanga Yoga in Modern Day Life What are the Yamas? They are a term that appears in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras in Ashtanga Yoga. In ashtanga, meaning eight limbs, Yamas are the first limb meaning right living. In other words they are ethical guidelines for good living. The five Yamas are non-violence, truthfulness, [...]

Probiotic for Ninjas! Kombucha tea is a fermented drink made with black or green tea, sugar and also live bacteria. The tea is fermented due to the bacteria "eating" the sugar. Over a period of 4-6 weeks it gets fizzy and yummy because of the bacterial action.  Instead of sugar, we use panela, which is [...]

Practice Grace to Be in the Flow Practicing yoga as grace is a path to help us become more aware, to discover bliss at all times and realize. Realize who we really are. Embracing ourselves now, for who we are with no expectations of achievement, we can practice a graceful and joyful yoga. A union [...]

Houseplants - Natural Air Filters My golden rule for healthy eating is “Dark Leafy Greens” But it does not end there. What we breathe is just as important to our health. Today’s homes have many pollutants that come from the materials used to build the house as well as furniture and such. Even the glue [...]

The Healthiest Mediterranean Condiment  Schuk, or zchug, normally known as a spicy condiment is here converted to be the healthiest Mediterranean condiment . It is one of my favorite foods from home, very common in Israel, brought over by the people of Yemen. It is known as the “hot stuff”, and is far too spicy [...]

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga History and Explanation of the Yoga System History In the West the name Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga became synonymous with Pattabhi Jois’ (1915-2009) system of yoga. His system is mostly known for its physical practice of asana (poses).  Though the name, Ashtanga translates as eight limbs; these eight limbs are explained in Patanjali’s […]

Resolutions that Work  A New Years Revolution How many New Years resolutions have you set that actually manifested? Not so easy to follow through six months after, or even two months after we set an intention. Especially when it is a larger than life resolution. If you never go to the gym, and you set [...]

How Yoga can Wreck your Body In 2012 an article in the New York Times entitled “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body”, appeared, and it serves as a nice reminder of how we should be practicing our yoga. The article reminds us that Yoga may lead to injury, and that we need to practice mindfully and with [...]

Healthy Snacks for Yoga You walk out after a yoga class feeling that “after glow.” Here are some ideas for snacks to retain that feeling and be ready for your next practice. Hydrate with fresh water. Drink juice or a smoothie made of kale, bok choy, parsley, celery mixed with some apple juice, red grapes [...]

Klesha - Affliction of the Mind The path to realizing bliss is the path of understanding your mind. In other words, to learn its tendencies and to train it to be in a state of equanimity, where the mind does not go into an auto mode of reactions. Your mind can be more clear and [...]

We can build painful stories out of painful things Our minds have a way of making pain out of pain. After a visit to the dentist, the bottom left side of my mouth was filled with an unpleasant sensation. The sensation was so intense and caused me so much discomfort that I had to tell [...]

Yoga 24/7 I remember when a friend told me “You keep slumping in the car when you drive, then you go to yoga to fix it. Stop slumping throughout your day and with yoga you will move a great deal further”. I was in constant negligence of the body throughout the day. The next yoga [...]

Good ways to get calcium in your diet  Yellow cows were all over the streets in India this week. Harvest festival, sometimes known as cow festival fills the hearts of people with lots of respect and admiration to the holy cow. Mostly because it produces the very revered milk. I drank lots of Badam milk, […]

Welcome to Doron Yoga - The practical Way to Blissful Living Doron yoga offers practical tools for happy, healthy blissful living. Non dogmatic, real wisdom that works. Doron Yoga is based on tradition with the wisdom of modern research. Doron explored the world of healthy living, yoga, and meditation traditions for over 20 years. As [...]

Ethics in Practice After a nice dinner of falafel with tahini, and a huge salad the conversation drifted to economy and the stock market. I shifted to reading my book about Mao. When I hear discussions about corporations, the stock market or global economies, I seem to get personally offended as the protector of the […]

The Ancient Super Grain Here is to one of my favorite foods that just so happens to be good looking, great tasting, flexible as well as healthy, works amazing in every day cooking as well as fancy meals. Sometimes known as “the mother grain”, or “gold of the Aztecs”. Quinoa has been a staple food [...]

What is the edge? The concept of "edge" is often used in western thought and conversation.  Innovative companies are often described to be on the 'cutting edge' of technology.  People describe anything that brings them relief as 'taking off the edge'. An 'edgy' person is someone who is defensive, or close to becoming angry.   [...]

Flexitarian principles lead to a happy, sustainable life! “Are you a vegetarian?” I am often asked. “A flexitarian,” I answer. A what? Well, I could call it a healthatarian, a blissfultarian, or a joyfultarian, but I’ve decided on flexitarian because this describes my attitude of always acting with mindfulness but not adhering to rigid discipline. [...]

Open Sesame! The sesame plant is one of the oldest plants known. Primarily, it is cultivated for seeds and oil. It is especially valued in Mediterranean, African, and Eastern cultures. Sesame seeds can be found in many varieties, most commonly; white, tan or black. Due to the lack of processing, use the whole tan color [...]

Us and Our Bodies Born into a body, we bring our essence into a physical moving form. A form that changes and transforms with age, emotion, and demands of our mind. The body with all its machines. The smallest cell forming a blood drop. Or our skin, the largest organ, in constant change. Doron Hanoch […]

The Eight Limbs of Yoga The great sage Patanjali wrote four chapters on how to find true freedom by freeing the mind. A core of his teachings is presented in the eight limbs. A brief summary is presented here.   Yamas These are restraints, or social and universal moralities which serve as a basis for [...]

The Holiday Classic Cranberry sauce is wonderful on the traditional holiday turkey. However it's a delicious addition anytime, for example over roasted root veggies. Try it as a topping for your muffin, or even just eat a spoonful for dessert. Cranberries are a very good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber and manganese. They are [...]

Delicious Dulse - The Super Seaweed Dulse patties are a yummy and very healthy side dish that includes the sea vegetable Dulse. It is truly delicious, with a slightly salty flavor. In this recipe we are combining it with other powerful health boosting foods. Oats and rice are both incredibly beneficial for the heart. Omega [...]

The Leaves That Pack A Punch Wonderful raw or cooked, these curly dark leafy greens are delicious, watery and have a bit of spice. Mustard greens have excellent amounts of calcium, magnesium, and folic acid and contain many antioxidants. They are great for the skin, help prevent cancer, and are the perfect side dish, or [...]

Go Get More Gomasio A fantastic substitute for salt, gomasio adds a unique and diverse variety of minerals from the seaweed, with healthy fats and calcium coming from the sesame seeds. The minerals we gain from any type of seaweed are rarely obtained from plants that grow on land, therefore incorporating seaweed products into your [...]

The All Time Favorite Find us someone who doesn't love guacamole! Avocados are a staple in the house. This amazing dip is filled with delicious nutrients. Firstly, it's a great source of oleic acic, known to help with preventing cancer. Secondly, it also contains folates and Vitamin E, which are both excellent for maintaining the [...]

Breakfast of Champions Warm and grounding, this simple yet effective Superfood Oatmeal recipe is sure to become one of your new breakfast favorites. Perfect for those in a hurry but unwilling to compromise on health. Yield: 4 portions / Prep Time: 10 minutes + overnight to soak / Cooking Time: 10 minutes   Ingredients 5 [...]

The Fragrant Fruit Oranges: A nice size, juicy, pretty color and fragrant. With just the right amount of sweet and tart, orange is the fruit of the season. Oranges originate from South East Asia, but are now available in many warmer climates. The United States are now the largest producer of oranges in the world. [...]

Special Salmon Most of us are lacking in our essential fatty acids (EFA’s), an essential nutrient that we need in our diet. They help our brain function, nervous system, hormones, blood circulation and will promote healthy skin. This Salmon - Asian Style recipe is an excellent way to get your EFA’s. Other foods that have [...]

Unusually Delightful Once it's cooked, you will not believe this chocolate & black bean cake contains black beans! It's so yummy, even though at first sight of the recipe it seems a bit odd, please trust me when I say you'll love it! Black beans have a wonderful density to them that makes this cake [...]

A Pesto Party with Parsley and Almonds  Traditional pesto is with basil, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. We took the liberty to play around and created these vegan pesto variations. If you would rather not call them "pesto", you can call them delicious sauces or spreads. Try them out and feel free to keep exploring [...]

The Way to Heaven I cannot claim this recipe to be mine as I took it from a discussion board on the internet but it is AMAZING. Super easy to make and I have made it now at least half a dozen times and my friends with many different types of diet loved it. It's [...]

Split the Spectrum Sweet orange & miso dressing is a great option for summer months, light, tasty and with it's own unique combination of flavors, it's sure to impress! Try and buy the best oranges you can find, and experiment with different colours, styles and brands of miso. The zingy citrus flavor of the orange [...]

Vibrant Healing We always find it important to have a grain in the house and this cilantro lemon rice can instantly be added to your favorite meals. This delicious rice dish goes well with baked tempeh, steamed vegetables and green salad. The brown rice is an extremely grounding and wholesome complete grain. The fresh herbs [...]

Classy Cookies These delicious maple & pecan cookies are really easy to make and are sure to be a hit with everyone! The flavor combination of maple and pecan is a classic for good reason.  Yield: 12 portions / Prep time: 10 minutes / Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats, finely ground [...]

Explore the Character of Carrot  A carrot soup variation with added potatoes to give it a creamier feel. You can add more carrots and fewer potatoes if you want less starch and instead drizzle with olive oil for added creaminess. There is a chance that once you've tried this carrot & dill variation you might [...]

A Classic Re-invented This was one of my treats as a child growing up in San Diego. My mom would make us tuna salad sandwiches after walks on the beach. Toast the bread, add some lettuce, and add some tuna salad. It is the perfect snack or lunch filled with some fantastic nutrients. Her trick [...]

Chewy Chickpea Classic Cooked chickpeas are extremely versatile. Here we offer a chickpea salad that can easily be a protein-rich snack for the afternoon. Yield: 4 portions / Prep Time: 15 minutes   Ingredients 2 scallions, sliced 3 cups chickpeas, cooked 1 celery stalk, sliced 1 carrot, diced ½ cup parsley, chopped 4 garlic cloves, [...]

Mom's Mujadara Mujadara is a Middle Eastern dish that my mom made often when I was growing up and still does to this day. It is a complete protein and grain dish. Although it is very simple to make, the flavors are subtle and interesting. As the rice cooks together with the lentils, they share [...]

Sunshine Salad A sweet, tangy and brightly colored add-on to your plate. Carrot & orange salad is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, as it could even work next to a green salad for a light, raw lunch. The sunflower seeds give a sprinkling of healthy fats while the dried raisins, (or even cranberries if [...]

Your New Breakfast Staple  Hearty, wholesome and filling, these beans are a powerful start to your day because of their protein content. As a result, they will keep you going throughout your whole morning. Furthermore, they reduce the need for morning snacking. The flavor combination is a classic one for a reason. Firstly, the satisfyingly [...]

Tablefuls of Tabbouleh For a perfect balanced meal, try Tabbouleh. A Middle Eastern classic that ticks all the boxes. Wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and plenty of fragrant herbs. Yield: 4 portions / Prep time: 15 minutes + 1 hour soaking time / Cooking time: 15 minutes   Ingredients 2 cups bulgur wheat 4 cups water [...]

As Simple As ABC 123 A healthy dessert that is great for a morning or afternoon snack. ABC Muffins also make a delightful dessert (drizzled with extra honey!). Or why not spread with butter, coconut oil or nut butter for an easy breakfast on-the-go.   Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups oat flour 2½ [...]

Maftoul by the Mouthful Sometimes known as Israeli couscous or ptitim in Israel, maftoul is larger than traditional Moroccan couscous, yet still smaller than many other Italian pasta variations. It is round and easy to prepare. You can have it plain (follow instructions on packet) or as below. One of my favorite comfort foods. As [...]

Brilliant Banana Bread We make this banana bread at least once a month. It is a perfect snack, dessert, or a treat for breakfast. It takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, it's easy to clean up afterwards and we usually make two loaves and freeze one. There are no sugar crashes and you can [...]

Baked Bites of Joy Traditionally falafel is fried, however, as a healthy alternative to deep fried food, you will find the recipe for both baked and fried. Baked falafel is a bit healthier and still quite delicious. The falafel come out a bit more dense when baked. Yield: 4 portions / Prep time: 20 minutes [...]

The Wonder Food Tahini combines delicious, satisfying fats with the freshness of lemon juice and parsley. A great way to eat food that feels cooked but is actually totally raw. Yield: 10-12 Servings / Prep time: 5 minutes   Ingredients  5 large garlic cloves 1 cup fresh parsley   16 oz organic tahini  8 oz water [...]

A Unique Summer Special On a hot summers day, there's nothing better than a Beet, Mandarin & Macadamia Salad. It is a wonderful, light, raw salad, that is easy to make, a great blood cleanser and very refreshing. There are some really unique flavors in this salad. The mandarin segments, with their combination of sweet [...]

Granola de Doron This granola recipe is simple to make, full of delicious and healthy ingredients. As a result it is a perfect start to the day. It's also great as a snack anytime combined with milk, yogurt, ice cream, or even a smoothie. Due to it's lack of moisture, it can be stored for [...]

Tempeh Time Baked tempeh is a delicious, healthy way to eat soy and get vegetarian protein. It is a fermented product, thus easier to digest and contains healthy bacteria. A must for those new to the world of tempeh. Yield: 6 servings / Prep time: 5 minutes / Cooking time: 50 minutes   Ingredients 1 [...]

Clean and Simple - The Japanese Way of Cooking Filled with healing ingredients and wonderful Asian flavors, this Japanese Kale salad is gluten-free and special to serve at any meal. Yield: 4 portions / Prep time: 15 minutes / Cooking time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes soaking time   Dressing Ingredients  1/4 cup tamari 1/8 [...]

Quinoa - The Versatile Grain This quinoa recipe is a blank canvas that you can use as a basis for your own creations. It's such a versatile grain, you can use it in almost any dish, hot or cold, plain or mixed with other ingredients. Yield: 4 portions / Prep time: 2 minutes / Cooking [...]

Take Stock Of What You Have  Vegetable stock is a flavorful liquid prepared by simmering vegetables in water until the flavor is extracted. Stocks are great to heighten the flavor of a dish as well as add wonderful nutrients. Stocks can be used for soups, instead of water, for making grains like rice or quinoa, [...]

Shine Bright This enlightened kale may be the brightest food on your plate. It's a powerhouse of nutrients and minerals that will make you shine brightly for the whole day. The whole family of dark, leafy greens should ideally be part of your meals at least once a day as they are an ingredient that [...]

Your body as a temple Seems like most people I know suffer from some sort of injury one time or another. Here are a few tips, from Yoga practice to supplements and food. Before I begin my practice I bring my awareness to my body. Feeling where it is today, awake, stiff, sore or energetic. [...]

Backbends in Yoga No better time than Thanksgiving to practice backbends. The practice of back bending is very powerful and can lead to more than a beautiful arc in the spine. When backbends are practiced appropriately we begin our movement with the breath. As we inhale we find greater length in the spine and as [...]

Better Sleep Techniques You Must Try! Would you like to improve your sleep pattern? Falling asleep is one thing, but staying asleep through the night is another. Many of us wake up around 3am with thoughts, worries or plans. Some of us enjoy dreaming, but sometimes dreams can be the mind overworking and showing us […]

Sleep Well A good night sleep is the secret to a happy productive next day. It is the time our body takes to restore and rejuvenate. Our night depends on the day we had, and the next day depends on how well our previous night's sleep was. The following are a few tips to reduce [...]

Eating Healthy on a Budget I keep hearing that eating healthy is for the rich. But, eating well allows us to stay healthy and clear minded, saving costs to the doctor and for medications. And it’s not impossible to go healthy on a budget.   Buying Healthy for Less Buy what’s in season. Some of [...]

Saving Water Standing in the tub rinsing the biodegradable soap off, I stay standing as the warm water rushes over my skin, loosening my muscles that don’t really want to move at 4:00am. I stop the water from draining, thinking that the extra steam would do me good, that the soaking of my feet in [...]

Rest in Peace Guruji Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois, known to his students as Guruji, passed away yesterday, May 18th at the age of 94. Guruji was a student of Krishnamacharya in Mysore India. Many students, including myself, went there to study and experience life in a different culture. Guruji was a person of dedicated practice, [...]

What is Karma? Karma is a Sanskrit word that means action, or deed. It is used to describe the seed of the cycle of cause and effect. It originates in ancient India and is seen in Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist philosophies. In these systems the effects of all deeds are viewed as actively shaping [...]

Kale - The Best of the Bunch  Kale is a super green leafy vegetable of the wild cabbage family, big in the times of ancient Rome and widely used by peasants, brought to the US by English Settlers in the 1600s. The plant is hardy and tastes best after a frost, sweeter when fresh, more [...]

Standing on the Shoulders of Our Teachers The principle of practice in art is true for anything. One first studies, receives teachings and the more one practiced them, lives them, breathes them, one begins to be these teachings, to have a specific set of spices for his own recipe. This is only possible due to [...]

Spirit Science This Wednesday’s eve program at Esalen was talking about life after death with Michael Murphy and friends. What I remember from it is more about life before life. How does it fit into a quantum theory? Researches have interviewed young children that had memories of previous lives. These descriptions (very accurate at times) [...]

Living in the Body Sitting still, following the breath, the grass grows by itself. The stream outside flows softly, fish swimming with no direction. Art ideas flow to my mind, scrolls, bodies, and life stories, Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon, Buddha, my breath. In and out it goes, softening the mind, softening the gaze, eyes open [...]

Yoga Teacher Training in Boulder  June 8th, 2008, Sunday morning, my birthday. What a great gift. Another teacher training. Sitting at the Yoga Workshop, Richard’s shala (practice room). The simple room, one large space is full of new faces sitting on Yoga mats awaiting the beginning of this month long teacher intensive. We have our [...]

Mysore - My Sort of Life 3:30am, my eyes open after six and a half hours of sleep. I still have an hour till my alarm will go, but I get up. I want to type a few words while I have my neighbor’s power cord. Mine smoked yesterday as I plugged it to the [...]