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Everything You Need to Know About Ujjayi Breath

Everything You Need to Know About Ujjayi Breath

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 [...]
Loving Your Spine and Hips in Delicious Pose

Loving Your Spine and Hips in Delicious Pose

Delicious Pose This is one of the Doron's all time favorites! It's rare that we start a class at DYZC without warming up with some deliciousness. Learn about this perfect warm-up for your hips and spine. It's a variation of cat/cow pose, but more efficient for an all around safe warm up.    The perfect [...]
NO WEEDS HERE! The Many Benefits of Seaweed

NO WEEDS HERE! The Many Benefits of Seaweed

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 [...]
How to practice with a shoulder injury?

How to practice with a shoulder injury?

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.   [...]
Temazcal: Return to the Earth

Temazcal: Return to the Earth

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 [...]
Yoga Health Advantages for Seniors and their Caregivers

Yoga Health Advantages for Seniors and their Caregivers

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, [...]
Enlightened Kale

Enlightened Kale

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 [...]
Improve Your Sleep Pattern in 8 steps

Improve Your Sleep Pattern in 8 steps

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 […]