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How to do the Ashtanga Vinyasa Marichiasana C
July 31, 2014

How to do the Ashtanga Vinyasa Marichiasana C

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 [...]
Doron Yoga Vinyasa Flow Sun Salutation Video
July 5, 2014

Doron Yoga Vinyasa Flow Sun Salutation Video

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 – The secret energy locks of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
July 5, 2014

Bandhas – The secret energy locks of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

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. [...]
Video and Tips on How to Step into a Lunge
October 1, 2013

Video and Tips on How to Step into a Lunge

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 [...]
What is the purpose of hands on assists?
August 14, 2013

What is the purpose of hands on assists?

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 [...]
Camel Pose Step-by-Step Demonstration – Ustrasana
August 7, 2013

Camel Pose Step-by-Step Demonstration – Ustrasana

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 [...]
Doron Yoga vinyasa warm up
August 1, 2013

Doron Yoga vinyasa warm up

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 [...]
How to do Salabhasana, the Locust Pose for a Healthy Back
May 6, 2013

How to do Salabhasana, the Locust Pose for a Healthy Back

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 [...]
Prayer for Enlightenment
April 19, 2013

Prayer for Enlightenment

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.