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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.         [...]
Yoga for Asthma: How Yoga Can Help You Breathe Better
March 24, 2017

Yoga for Asthma: How Yoga Can Help You Breathe Better

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. [...]
Free Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Hip Opening Class
January 14, 2017

Free Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Hip Opening Class

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 [...]
7 Headstands: Sirsasana Ashtanga – Intermediate
October 30, 2016

7 Headstands: Sirsasana Ashtanga – Intermediate

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 [...]
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 Let Go of Thoughts in Meditation
August 9, 2016

How to Let Go of Thoughts in Meditation

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 [...]
Pigeon Pose – How to Give the Best Hands On Assist
June 4, 2016

Pigeon Pose – How to Give the Best Hands On Assist

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 [...]