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Can I do Yoga Asana instead of Meditation?
October 4, 2017

Can I do Yoga Asana instead of Meditation?

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 Yogic Gaze
October 4, 2017

Drsti – The Yogic Gaze

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 [...]
Cappuccino Pose Balancing Hip Opener
September 6, 2017

Cappuccino Pose Balancing Hip Opener

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 [...]
Tristana – The 3 Pillars of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
August 27, 2017

Tristana – The 3 Pillars of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

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 [...]
Warrior Transitions the Zen Way
July 3, 2017

Warrior Transitions the Zen Way

Zen Warrior Transitions Warrior transitions -- from Warrior One to Warrior Two -- are usually about hips and knees. Here I focus on the drsti (gaze), the mind, concentration. The balance of power and softness. How to move the energy and yet stay calm and relaxed. Warrior transitions the Zen way.         [...]
How to Do Galavasana Ashtanga Vinyasa Arm Balance
April 28, 2017

How to Do Galavasana Ashtanga Vinyasa Arm Balance

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. [...]
Crow Pose – Bakasana: Techniques to Make It Easy
October 7, 2016

Crow Pose – Bakasana: Techniques to Make It Easy

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 do a Rock Star Yoga Headstand -Sirsasana
May 7, 2015

How to do a Rock Star Yoga Headstand -Sirsasana

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
March 30, 2015

Stretch Off the Office Tightness – Beginners Yoga

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 [...]