It’s time to give your body and mind the attention they deserve.
Spend a week living in the abundant natural beauty of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, eating homemade vegetarian food, and enjoying the company of a supportive yoga family. This retreat is a perfect way to reset from the stress of your everyday life, and it provides practical steps to move forward with a new perspective of joy, healthy habits and tools for mind management.
YOGA
✓The Doron yoga method (based in Ashtanga from primary through third series) blends yin and yang, core work, strengthening and deep stretching. Classes offer challenging poses and sequencing, but the flow is slow, mindful and focused.
✓ Be ready for a great workout and lots of laughter, plus tips and teachings to help you advance rapidly. Doron Yoga is a sustainable yoga system, where safety comes first and foundations of correct alignment are tailored specifically to each individual.
✓ Release the tension in your muscles, joints, and your mind, connect, explore and let go of stored fears and emotions through Yin Yoga sessions.
AYURVEDA AND NUTRITION
✓ Improve your physical and emotional well-being through the power of Ayurveda – a holistic healing system which has been in practice for over 3,000 years.
✓Learn more about your Dosha (mind-body type) and what this means to your life.
✓ Discover ways to improve your diet through learning about nutrition and health system fundamentals.
✓ Topics include: Ayurveda, Raw food diet, Macrobiotics, The Flexitarian Method, Food Types (nightshade, fermented foods, soy, dairy, healing oils and more), revolutionary studies on best diet practices.
MINDFULNESS
The Yoga Ayurveda Retreat focuses on practicing the four major pillars of a balanced yoga lifestyle:
PHYSICAL YOGA PRACTICE
BREATH AND ENERGY WORK
HEALTHY FOOD AND NUTRITION HABITS
MINDFULLNESS
Sample Program of Yoga Ayurveda Retreat
Sample Program
- Morning: Meditation and Pranayama
- Morning: 1,5h Doron Yoga Class
- Breakfast
- Free Time: enjoy our gardens & river, explore the area – hikes, waterfall, swim in Lake Atitlan, book a tour or rejuvenate during onsite Massage Sessions
- Lunch
- Afternoon: Session about Ayurveda and/or Nutrition
- Afternoon: Yin Yoga or Meditation or Temazcal Ceremony
- Dinner
- Fire Night
BONUSES
Gifts from us
- Temazcal Ceremony – additional to the retreat program – traditional Maya Ceremony for cleansing body, mind and soul
(participation not obligatory) - Doron Yoga Cookbook – 108 Recipes for Hungry Yogi by Doron Hanoch (pdf)
Testimonials from Yoga, Ayurveda, and Mindfulness Retreat participant:
“I’ve had two private sessions with Doron seeking both yoga and nutrition/mind-body advice. Both times I left a different woman. Doron’s candor, illuminating warmth and guiding messages have continued to resonate with me. If you are seeking to reconnect with your spirit and your strengths, look no farther. Doron will elevate you to a higher level and perhaps reorient you towards your best life path.”
– Jen Delaney (Physical Therapist and Certified Pilates instructor).
“Last week I did the six night “Yoga, Ayurveda, Nutrition ” workshop… The web site’s detailed description of the goals and activities of the workshop came to fruition. Doron is an inspiring yoga instructor and is very attentive to needs of the students. He really cares, plus he is incredibly knowledgeable about yoga philosophy and yoga asanas, and he is able to effectively work with the group as well as on an individual basis within the group… Food at the center is consistently delicious and healthy.. Staff was also always helpful and upbeat… I am certain that there is going to be a carry over and long term positive effect on my yoga practice, and this is bound to infuse the rest of my life.” – Almade, Daly City, California – stayed February 2019.
Read the full review on TripAdvisor.
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 3 vegetarian meals daily: curated offerings made with locally-sourced food and high quality ingredients
- Coffee with breakfast
- Unlimited herbal tea and filtered water
- Fresh smoothies and juices with meals
- All yoga instruction
- Pranayama and breathing exercises
- WiFi access
- Tips and tricks to advance your yoga practice and integrate the Yoga Lifestyle into your life off the mat
- Guided meditations, programs and workshops
- Time to explore the distinct and charming towns of Lake Atitlan
- Temazcal Ceremony
- Hike along Lake Atitlan with stunning views (optional)
- Bonus: Doron Yoga Cookbook gift
What's not included
- Stand-Up Paddle Yoga
- Excursions
- Extra snacks and beverages
- Massage therapy, Spanish classes and consultations with our experts
- Transportation to and from the retreat (we are happy help to book transportation for a fee, read more here)
Accommodation
All of our accommodations are new construction and built with ecological practices in mind. Rustic and charming, rooms have either a jungle, mountains, or lake view; they are decorated with murals, local art and textiles.
From comfortable garden-enclosed shared rooms to airy, lake view suites, the accommodation here is eco-friendly and designed for utter relaxation.
The property offers three types of rooms: private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, private rooms with shared bathrooms, and dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. All bathrooms have showers with either gas or solar heated water and western toilets (eco treatment).
Doron Yoga & Zen Center is a sustainably minded, eco-conscious yoga center where you can enjoy a heavenly lake view setting with comfortable, shaded hammocks, banana trees, river flowing through the property and an outdoor café.
Food
Three vegetarian meals are served each day. Our daily offerings have an international inspiration, mixing traditional Guatemalan fare with Doron’s Mediterranean touch. Meals are made from fresh produce; to the greatest extent possible, food is organic and locally sourced, sometimes from our own garden. Gluten free and Vegan diets can be accommodated upon request.
Each meal is substantial, varied and nourishing to energize you through your retreat journey.
The menu at the Doron Yoga & Zen Center is designed with the guidance of founder and director, Doron Hanoch, who is also a professionally trained chef and certified nutrition consultant.
Some examples of our offerings include raw, cooked and fermented foods, healthy sauces and condiments, homemade jams and peanut butter, fresh homemade granola, baked sourdough bread, traditional Guatemalan handmade, fresh tortillas and pizza made in our natural wood-burning oven.
Snacks are available for purchase throughout the day.
Try our chocolate chip banana muffins, vegan super food rich bliss balls (made with local Maya raw cacao), dragon fruit smoothies, vegan black bean brownies, or our homemade kombucha!
Our goal is simple: Let mother nature’s cuisine shine with all the exciting tastes, shapes, vibrant colors and pure flavors. The food we serve is prepared with love, passion and attention to detail.
Local Activities
The spacious openness of Lake Atitlan and the powerful energy of Mayan Culture invite you to enjoy the magic of Guatemala.
Lake Atitlan is an internationally recognized spiritual center hosting multiple holistic and spiritual retreat destinations.
Activities around Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
- Walk / hike around Tzununa, through the mountains, or to nearby villages
- Swim in the lake or chill out on the dock with breathtaking volcanic views
- Stand up paddle boarding or kayaking
- Waterfall hike (seasonal)
- Hike The San Pedro Volcano (with guide)
- Join a Coffee Tour
- Hike to the peak of Indian Nose for a sunrise magic
- Venture by boat or tuk-tuk to one of the neighboring towns and shop for traditional crafts; enjoy sightseeing in these unique Maya villages
Do you want to make changes to live healthier and feel more balanced but don't know where to start?
Our holistic living retreat will help you find balance and nourish your body and mind.
Our biggest goal is to impact and inspire people way beyond the experience of our one week retreat.
Retreat Highlights
- Daily morning yoga practice in a beautiful Shala space with panoramic views of Lake Atitlan, volcanoes, mountains, and the Tzununa river
- Learning mechanics of yoga poses to perfect your alignment
- Pranayama practices to enrich your energy and life force
- Zen meditation
- Osho meditation
- Zen Dance
- Yin Yoga to deepen flexibility and bring peace and clarity to the mind
- Joy-enhancing techniques to help practice gratitude
- Thoughtful, time tested yoga teachings
- Three delicious vegetarian meals served daily
- Swimming in beautiful Lake Atitlan
- Temazcal Ceremony
- Exciting evening activities like fire-side Zen talks and chants
- Staying in the traditional Maya village of Tzunana and exploring the distinct and charming towns of Lake Atitlan
- Beautiful river and lush gardens for relaxation and contemplation
- Living in a spiritual community with like-minded yogis
About Doron Yoga
Doron Yoga™ is devoted to guiding people into holistic health and happiness. Through yoga, meditation, pranayama, nutrition, and food, we are devoted to developing a calm and focused mind as well as a strong and healthy body. We specialize in creating a toolbox of practical life skills, blending ancient wisdom with current modalities. We promote a compassionate international community guided by authenticity, service, awareness and joyfulness.
Thinking Global, Acting Local
Doron Yoga’s mission extends to our local community and our beautiful natural surroundings. Located in a small, rural Mayan village, we are mindful of both our environmental as well as our social impact. We pride ourselves on supporting the local economy by purchasing locally grown and seasonal ingredients, reducing our waste production and promoting a mindset of sustainable living in the community.
About Retreat Leader
Doron Hanoch is a Certified 550 hour teacher (ERYT), Director of the Doron Yoga School (RYS 200 & 500), Founder and CEO of the Doron Yoga & Zen Center at beautiful Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
He first discovered yoga and meditation in 1992 while traveling in the Far East. Since then he has studied with amazing teachers including the Dalai Lama, Pattabhi Jois and his family, Richard Freeman (teacher training, advanced trainings and assisting), Tim Miller (3rd Series teacher training), Mark Stephens (Vinyasa teacher training, continuing studies and mentoring), Adarsh, Shashadri, Rolf and Marci, and Cidananda.
Doron loves growing food, cooking and eating. He studied cooking at The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and the Culinary Arts in New York City. He complimented cooking with becoming a Holistic nutrition consultant from The Global College of Natural Medicine and studies permaculture at the Occidental Center for the Arts in Sonoma, CA. He worked for Pure Foods and Wine in New York City, volunteered in the kitchens of many Ashrams and Zen centers as well as worked as a cook and chef at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA.
He is the author of Doron Yoga Cookbook and The Yoga Lifestyle (Llewellyn 2016)
As a Founder of Doron Yoga, Doron’s background and skillset holistically merge together on the mat with a strong yet steady flow incorporating breathing, mind focus, alignment, and humor. Try out one of his classes for yourself on the Doron Yoga YouTube Channel.
Cooking, eating, practicing yoga and meditating – pure bliss! 🙂