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TESTIMONIALS Doron is an extraordinarily sensitive person, seeking truth in his work and in his life. He has a unique sensuality which is clear to see not only in his photographs, but also in his sense of cooking and in his yoga practice. His work brings together the different venues of his experiences and thus can be read at different levels." Joelle Deroy, Artist, NY/Paris Yoga •."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." •. Thank you for helping me bring my yoga experience to the next level. Namaste. Helen Z. Yoga Privates. • A testimonial sent to the organiser of my workshosp in France: Translation in bold: • (From Dayna, the owner:) We had a new yelp review that I wanted to share with you all: • As a beginner, I was very nervous when I walked into this high level class of Doron at Nandi, but when Doron personally came to me ,welcomed me with his gentle talk (which he does to every new comer in his class) I found myself so comfortable from the very next second..very magically I did great in the class with efficient instructions, along with the most highly capable mates, I flew gracefully with the practice and walked out with great confidence...what I personally feel is we not only learn yoga through his teaching but also learn how to be humble as we grow in our lives...I am blessed ..trust me, take one class of his and you would be waiting for his next class to happen !!! Namaste, Vidya
Narayan, San Mateo, CA. ...I will always remember you as a wonderful person and instructor and for making me, a beginner, feel so comfortable in a high-level class ..thank you, Vidya Narayan, San Mateo, CA. • As a physician I have spent over a decade of my life learning how to alleviate physical suffering. I have witnessed first hand the myriad ways in which the body can break down. I have written countless prescriptions and resuscitated hundreds of patients. After witnessing many deaths I began to see differences between those in a state of mental peace and those in conflict. From these intimate experiences came the sincere belief that although disease is a terrible thing, nothing compares to suffering in the mind. Nowhere in over ten years of training did I learn how to quiet and comfort the mind--the source of all pain--physical and otherwise. Doron is an unusually aware individual. He has a talent for managing large diverse groups and also for sensing and flexibly addressing individual needs. Combining his broad foundation in Eastern traditions including Zen Buddhism and yoga with his background in nutrition and art Doron creates a flexible and tailored approach to personal wellness. His warmth, sensitivity and non judgemental attitude help encourage each person to smile, relax and ultimately reach the greatest bliss of all--a state of peace where the mind is free of all attachments and where fear does not exist. Dr. Jane Snyder, CA • I wanted to send you a little thank you note. Last night was just what the doctor ordered. I left feeling refreshed, energized, calm and collective, and with a new spirit. I slept like a baby too. Today has been a good day and I feel that my SMILE is back within me. You’re an amazing teacher, listener and healer. I'm sure you get this a lot, but I thought I'd tell you anyhow. My sister, Rachael, was very happy to hear the results were exactly what she imagined. Angela Button, CA. Theraoutic yoga private. • After spending several hours with you last Saturday, I felt so thoroughly grounded in the 3 pillars of yoga, which prior to your workshop I hadn't known!.. Anyway, the next day I took a Bikram class at Yoga Source in Palo Alto, and found myself really focused - on my breath, my gaze, and my uddiyana bandha in particular. What a wonderful class it was, because I had trained the day before, with vigor and precision and fun. Thank you for helping me transform my practice! Monica Restivo, Tristana workshop (Foundations of Vinyasa) Redwood City • I was always somewhat lost and unclear of who I was. I viewed everything slightly negatively and when I became paralyzed after a car accident, everything shattered. It wasn't until Doron came along that I was able to focus on the beauty of every moment instead of obsessing over my final goal of walking. Doron taught me that a healthy mind wasn't something that could only be achieved through a meditation together, but is a practice that is carried out through every movement and thought. I want to thank you Doron for freeing me from my own limitations. The teachings over the year and so months I worked with Doron are irreplaceable and is something I will be looking for guidance to for years to come. again, thank you Doron. Julia Olsen, Foster City, CA. • I dropped in on two of your Peacebank yoga classes and was amazed! I have only been practicing yoga for a few years, but somehow felt your classes greatly deepened everything I have learned so far. I hope to attend one your retreats or workshops sometime, if I have the good fortune. Warmly, and thank you for your inspirational and challenging classes!! Anne Barnitt, in CO. • Thank you again for an amazing session today. I really feel as though you are one of the truly great teachers of my life. In fact, you've taught me a lesson that I really needed to learn - namely, it's OK to do something even if you're not good at it ... and by doing it consistently, you can actually get better over time. While I know I'll never be a yoga master, because of you, I have learned how to get tremendous value and joy out of my yoga practice. You have given me a wonderful gift and I thought you should know. Stacy Dryer. San Jose - Private • I walked into a private session with Doron never having met him and left two hours later feeling like he knew me better than people I have known for years. His presence eased the malaise in my mind , body and spirit and his knowledge empowered me with the ability to continue to do the same for myself and those around me. I was hooked. I immediately scheduled another two sessions and weeks later am still feeling like a more actualized version of my best self. Thank you Doron (and mom) for this wonderful gift. Michal Barea Smith, Palo Alto, CA and NYC • I just want to thank you for all that I learned from you since I took yoga classes with you earlier this year. Before I was convinced by my friend to take yoga, I had pain in my lower back that never went away. Not to disregard the other instructors at Peacebank, but it is only you that keeps reminding me to breathe and lift the core, to support the lower back. Thank you, because the pain in my lower back is gone. Even when I am driving, or standing at the line in the grocery store, I remember your voice, “breathe” and “the core”. Thank you for letting me appreciate yoga. Leedy Enacer, Redwood City, CA • You are such a wonderful teacher, and i truly enjoyed being in your class today! seeing you always brightens my day.:) Jordan Kersten, Peaccebank CA • Just wanted to tell you how really excellent the workshop was yesterday. I felt like you really had a tight hold on the subject and it's presentation. Tristana, Foundations of Yoga workshop. Denise Daly, RWC, CA • This website is so unbelievable! I'm going to look at it some more, but I had to send off a quick message. I recognize your level of awareness, that your talk is not just a bunch of words. Thank you for devoting all this time to yoga. Joe R. Peacebank, CA • You are so much more than what is taught in yoga class and that depth is what makes you stand out. Thank You, Yvonne Woo, Nandi, CA • While reading the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and looking around at my own practice, I feel especially grateful to have a teacher such as you who really cares to get to know their students and to have your own style. To be so genuine and to let your self affect those around you in such a positive way. Thank you Doron. Dolly Lee, CA • You are a bless to the Yoga community. I like the tricks and alignment that I learned today. I will keep those in mind when I practice. Sophia Mao, CA • You're my first yoga instructor, and I am swept away by your consistency in instruction and your positive attitude. I feel I learn from you not only yoga, but also a way to approach problems and difficulties that appear in my life. I find that when I'm struggling in class, I'm reminded how my students must be struggling when I'm teaching them acting concepts and Shakespeare. You use positive energy to get students through the rough spots. You use humor and nurturing as a way to approach challenges that seem great. • I wanted to thank you so much for yesterday's session. I really could feel the yoga working on my body, and I felt like some of the postures were much easier than they had been previously. My muscles really hurt today in a good way, and when I did yoga at home this morning (using my yoga tape) my lower back did not quiver - yay!! It was the first time I had done yoga by myself and actually felt like I did it correctly ... or at least more correct than incorrect. It seems like some of what you're teaching me is definitely starting to stick." Stacy Dryer • For the first time I got onto the arm balance with one leg out in back and held it for a good 7 seconds feeling strong -your suggestion on how to do it was really the trick! I know 7 seconds sounds short but it has never • I wanted to tell you that your class was absolutely wonderful. I love that you incorporated those lessons to take off the mat, kept it lighthearted but maintained the integrity of the practice. Beautiful job, thank you for a lovely class. We are so lucky to have you at Peace Bank Yoga. Kristine Tom, Redwood City. • As a dancer and a current yoga teacher, I enjoy the dynamic movement of the body and find myself drawn to teachers that emphasize freedom of expression in the body, while at the same time paying special attention to the safety of the students and their individual needs. Doron immediately impressed me with his ability to creatively and safely sequence his class, involving variations of poses that allows students of all levels to feel challenged and welcomed. What has kept me returning to class after class is the journey that occurs within myself. Doron uses a balance of wit, simple articulation to guide us through the class, and hands-on adjustments that not only help me understand the action of the pose better but creates a level of opening and awareness in my body that leaves me feeling light, open, and CONNECTED. This feeling at the end of class has translated into my life outside of the studio ...Doron offers a refreshing and unique perspective on life, on the body, on being ...a class one is likely to never forget and a teacher that continues to inspire everyone around him. Lauren Anas. Palo Alto, CA • Doron is a patient, warm, and attentive teacher who masterfully creates a supportive environment where students can explore their limitations and possibilities, with mindfulness and a light heart. Under his guidance, I was able to let go of attachment to results and instead focus completely on the process of the practice. The dynamic of Mysore -- a group practice with individualized pace -- is quite unique. But the true gift of the class was not the style of yoga, but the rare, special presence of a teacher who truly knows and can attend to body, heart and mind." Jessica W. San Francisco • With all my heart, I want to thank you for sharing yourself with our group. It was a lovely experience participating in and observing your blissful impact." Alicia McLucas, Director of Dharma Teens, Redwood City, CA • Thanks for carrying on Guruji's tradition in your amazing way...We love your class. Sarah Caplan Palo Alto, CA • Your class was great; very well-rounded, and of course it helps that you're a good presenter/teacher. Lourdes Hui, Menlo Park, CA • After class you tend to have a crowd around you...I wanted to say how glad I am that Peacebank Yoga opened and that I found you there. I truly appreciate the joy and energy you bring to your classes. Kathy Leisses, Redwood City, CA • Just wanted to thank you for the lesson on my chaturanga. Feeling very humbled by yoga today (it's a good thing). I'll keep working on it. Thanks for a great class, as usual. My practice is getting so much stronger thanks to your class. Namaste, Samantha Rajaram, Menlo Park • I want you to know how much it meant to have Doron's yoga while I was in Palo Alto. Doron is selfless, accepting and compassionate - he embodies all things I would like to work towards being. . Doron's practice is unlike any yoga I had ever attended - it is better. I can't help but feel that this is the heart of yoga and that this is the way the practice was intended. Jackie Kay, New Zealand • Your dedication is admirable and your gentle and generous approach teaches me how to be. Tal T. Israel and Palo Alto, CA (Yoga teacher) • I always depart your class feeling inspired, you have a wonderful gift. Diane Apple, Redwood City • Doron’s Yoga class: One of the better Yoga classes that I have ever been to! I have been to many Yoga classes in LA and SF. Andy S. (anonymous review sent to Esalen) • I thoroughly enjoyed your class and meeting you. From now on I will remember your adjustment in Virabhadrasana, to drop the tail bone and lengthen the middle. You are an encouraging teacher. Lisa Y. Hawaii • It was sooo beautiful tonight! Gosh, I appreciate your amazing effort so much… You are a very special person. I am grateful for our private class – totally new perspective, excitement about entering a new chapter. You are so generous and very inspiring and comfortable to be around, such a good energy. Yulia S, Palo Alto • When I first attended Doron's yoga I have never been introduced to the Mysore style, nor had I ever • I have really enjoyed learning new poses, which is not something I have been challenging myself with through my practice lately, but learning those poses in a skillful and playful way as well as discovering new things about the poses I am familiar with. I also appreciate the opportunity to study yoga with you in the broader sense, which is where my practice has been expanding the most in the last few years--that cliché of off-the-mat, yoga is when you do the dishes, when you prepare your food, when you talk to people in line at Starbucks, when you meditate. So, yes, there's all that non-asana stuff to learn, but heck, I can have some fun and play with asana, with using my body in a new skillful and self-aware way too. In short, it has been a delightful surprise to have met you through yoga, I dig where you are coming from, I am re-discovering joys of music and movement (thank you for creating the Zen dance venue), and I'm looking forward to continuing to study and play with you! Thank you for the experiences you create for us, for your words, and for your example. Danielle P. (Sunnyvale, CA) • Thank you for the beautiful, challenging, happy practice on Sunday. I had a wonderful time - and learned a ton. Am remembering why I find this practice so inspiring and so hard...all of life is there. Mary H. Menlo Park, CA • Thanks so much for the hands on adjustments. I still feel rather new to yoga so when you correct me in a position i truly appreciate it and will try to do it myself next time. I really enjoy your classes. Jos, Redwoodcity, CA • I have to say again that you teach a very good class. Not trying to flatter - I awlays mean what I say. I have practiced with many teachers over the years, few of them stand out and you are definitevely one of them. Your students are lucky. I felt great on Saturday and also enjoyed the sound of the rain on the roof of the studio during the class. Ana, Los Altos, CA • I realized I never said thank you to you, so thank you! You inspired me. I rarely meet someone with your strength of presence and dedication to truth, and I treasure that. You excite me in every way! Your joyfulness sparks my passion. I enjoyed your classes- your joy flows through you and through the dance of posture, you allow such space to drop in, and ground, that got me singing after that first class in the yurt, I'd dropped right into heart space and it was so natural to go and sing… I really admire your dedication, I honor your integrity and commitment to doing what you love; you do it so well. It was a joy to see how happy it made you empowering people in your workshop; to see that innocent glee light up your lovely eyes. You’re beautiful. Vandana - Emily UK Mentoring • I had a wonderful experience mentoring with Doron. He provided me with invaluable insight and feedback on all aspects of teaching yoga and being a yoga teacher. It has helped me to gain an even greater appreciation for the amount of energy, thought and love that great teachers like Doron put into creating the best possible experience for his students both in his classes and for me as a mentee. I'm extremely grateful to have had this opportunity to work so closely with him and for all of his encouragement and support on this journey. Thanks Doron!!! Janet Wang, Yoga Teacher, and High Teach Ninja. • Thanks for letting us practice and assist at your blissful yoga class last Wednesday. • I met Doron about 3 years into teaching Yoga and over the course of a year and a half, not only has my teaching changed but my entire life, including my attitude, relationships, physical heath, mental health and overall moment to moment actions. I can tell you that I thought I was happy before but nothing compares to the discoveries I have made about myself through the year of mentoring with Doron. I suppose every one has their own definition of what makes a good teacher but for me, what I needed, was someone that did not preach to me what worked for them or ONE specific thing that will bring me happiness but rather offered me many resources, showed me by example how they are living their own life, and encouraged me to PRACTICE and try many things, so that the path I end up on is my Own. In a very short period, Doron has brought out ME. Through workshops, retreats and classes with him I have learned breathing techniques, a variety of meditations, physical asana, teaching methods, I have been exposed to many of his talents including his knowledge of nutrition, art, photography, music, dance, all that are deeply and importantly connected. Doron has studied with many teachers, has been involved with many forms of creativity, all beautifully woven into his philosophy of living a blissful life and being a flexaterian. I think this is one of the things that make him so strong as a mentor. He has taken from his teachers, relationships, careers, his yoga practice, and his meditations, his day-to-day life lessons that light him up, which have changed him and brought him happiness. His beautiful melting pot of teachings are the most unique and powerful I have come across. One of my favorite articles by him called “Flexaterian”, quotes, “After learning as much as possible from all sources that attract me or came my way, I make the best choice possible for each moment, while understanding that change is inevitable and thus the learning experience is constant as well. There will never be any one diet, any one path that we can all take the same way. We each have to carve our way, discovering the sculpture within”. Doron has helped me carve my own way as a yoga teacher, as a student and as a person seeking to constantly live my life in an honest, loving, and blissful way. I hold an infinite amount of gratitude for Doron’s presence in my life and feel blessed to be able to continue LIVING in a much more joyful state. Lauren Anas, Yoga teacher. Blissful Yoga Retreats • Although I have practiced yoga for nearly six years, my week in Samasati allowed me to experience the practices of yoga at a different level. I have never gone on a trip without friends or family so it was with some interpretation that I signed up for the week retreat. What I experienced has set me on a new course that I love - and my family notices, I am more at peace. Thank you for creating an environment that felt safe, supportive and liberating. Mary Spangler. Costa Rica Retreat 2011 • The workshop was beautifully crafted to bring us deeply into touch with our personal yin and yang. Doron is a gifted teacher of both yoga poses and concepts. He pushes us to the limit with compassion and humor and encouragement. –Lynda and Charley McLaughlin, Esalen, May 2011 • The retreat was excellent on all aspects - content and flow and focus in the workshop. I deeply enjoyed Doron’s attention to detail and hands on adjustments. –Anonymous, Esalen, July 2011 • Doron Hanoch is an excellent yoga instructor and facilitator. The workshop was a very positive and a good emotional experience. Doron is knowledgeable and expresses and teaches in a strong but sensitive and nurturing manner. –Micki Weinberg, Esalen, May 2011 • Thanks again for organizing this Esalen retreat. I had such a wonderful time and it did hit the reset button. What a beautiful location-it was bliss! I can't wait to see what other wonderful retreat locations you have up your sleeve :) Like with Bali, my fellow yogis and yoginis were wonderful, a testament to your magnetic energy and spirit that will keep me coming back. Namaste, Janet Petrillo, Chicago, IL • Such a nice and relaxing weekend! Good Yoga, good company, and good food! Dirk and I had talked many times about spending a weekend at Esalen, and your retreat offered us the perfect opportunity. Thank you for arranging this and for your excellent (and patient!) instruction. This was our first retreat with you, and we would happily attend another one . . .Best regards, Theona Stefanis & Dirk Langer, Redwood City, CA • I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful time at the Stillheart retreat. It was truly a great experience for me.... yoga, eating, the girls! the conversations we all had Sat night. Some of the comments really made me think and it was great to have this time to just talk and listen....it really added to the overall experience. Lisa Janny, Blissful Yoga and food at Stillheart. • A little over a week ago, I returned home from Esalen. I spent 5 days there, practicing yoga, discovering photography, and eating delicious food. I developed a wonderful connection with my group and grew an even stronger respect and admiration for Doron. I am not sure that I can fully express my entire experience as so much of the beauty and presence that occurred during the retreat for me was within...read more by Lauren Anas, Esalen Yoga and Photography, July 4th • It was truly a remarkable experience and there is just something incredible about practicing yoga overlooking such a powerful ocean. Doron you did a fantastic job of tying yoga and photography together with personal growth and meditation. It was incredible, I made many break through's in my yoga practice. Thank you for your commitment to yoga and sharing your gift and your passion. Martha Putnam, Esalen Yoga and Photography, July 4th • I had a good chance to get closer to the perspectives of the world through a philosophic view of myself, the thinker, the observer and the observed. Dedicating sometime to meditate, doing yoga, sharing experiences with awesome people gave me a refreshing way I see the world and the way I am seen by the world, Thank you for such a great retreat. Elias Michan, Esalen Yoga and Photography, July 4th • We loved your workshop on yoga and food. You presented more material than we could retain, but the important thing was your contagious enthusiasm and inspiration. You inspired us to learn more about nutrition. It has changed our food choices for the better. We had so much fun shopping when we got home. We loved your non-dogmatic approach. You have been a vegetarian, and vegan, and an omnivore so you could present information valuable to everyone. The presentation about the doshas was valuable because it inspired each of us to look inside and see what is true for us. We are so grateful to have you as our teacher. Jim and Barbara Frandeen, Capitoala, CA • A sincere thank you for providing a wonderful weekend and choosing esalen for the location. Yoga, food, learning, and big sur (one of the most powerful places on earth in my opinion), what could be better than that?? Such a nice group of people: together yet private, diverse, awesome, and doron, you are a sweetheart. kind, generous, knowledgeable, funny, have an edge (essential for me) and have just the right amount of not taking yourself too seriously. Meg Lacy, CA (Blissful living retreat) • Doron is a beautiful spirit who will (without even a raindrop of doubt) awaken your authenticity and enrich your life with his mindful care, attentive teaching style, and peaceful presence. his retreats offer a time, space and his special perspective to savor your life - and make a conscious decision to live ...more ...blissfully. no regrets, all gratitude D - Alexandra Blair, CA (Blissful living retreat) • Thank you again for the fabulous time I had this past weekend. Your food knowledge you shared was so useful that it motivated me to clear my pantry yesterday. I took notes of what I had, and what I need to phase out, and most importantly what I need to add. It was awesome!! The peace and joy I felt from this past weekend was tremendous that words can't describe enough of its impact on me. Sophia Mao Bay Area, CA - Yoga and food retreat at Esalen • Doron, thank you. Esalen was amazing -- one of the best experiences of my life. You're a gifted teacher. Thank you for creating a loving and supportive environment in which we could explore new ideas and challenge ourselves. This was my first retreat, and already I can't wait for the next one! Crystel Stanford, CA •. You are simply extraordinary - an absolutely beautiful amazing loving human soul. Your unbridled yet harnessed energy and passion for living quietly out loud is an infectious gift. A gift I truly feel blessed to have had the opportunity and privilege to receive. The pure joy and happiness so alive in your eyes is captivating... Karen OConnell, CA - Yoga and Blissful Living, Esalen, Big Sur. • I really enjoyed every moment of Doron’s workshop. The information he shared on nutrition really struck a cord with me, and has me excited to start incorporating the ideas into my lifestyle. I really appreciate how Doron incorporated the connection and balance between nutrition, yoga and every day lifestyle. I felt that Doron did a wonderful job of communicating a bunch of information in a short amount of time, and doing it effectively and in a way that kept me interested throughout the workshop. (Anonymous; Esalen feedback form) • Doron’s workshop was beautiful, wonderful, and informative. Doron is a gifted teacher, overflowing with knowledge and helpful information. (Esalen feedback form by Heather B.) • Excellent! Workshop was well-planned, excellent speed and flow, moving with grace from Asana to Nutrition discussion. Doron is a teacher's teacher. I enjoyed every moment. (Anonymous; Esalen feedback form). • The workshop was excellent! Doron is extremely knowledgeable, inspiring, motivating, and he is a compassionate but powerful teacher. All phases of the workshop were fulfilling and complete. I feel more confidence, discipline, balance and strength, and also a big heart smile from this dynamite workshop. Julia, San Diego, CA(Esalen feedback form) • This workshop had a subtle and intentional evolution thanks to the leader. He changed the whole paradigm and euphemism for me, for life; yoga as prayer, grace and philosophy. It was exquisitely “watery”. (Anonymous, Esalen feedback form) • Excellent. I learned so much and am inspired to grow my personal yoga practice in a new way. Doron is a superb teacher. (Anonymous, Esalen feedback form). • This workshop was wonderful; it met all my expectations for customizing my yoga practice. Doron used the time very wisely and the group atmosphere was stimulating. Doron is incredibly knowledgeable. (Anonymous; Esalen feedback form) • This workshop has been one of the best I have ever taken. Doron’s knowledge and ability for communicating are really outstanding. The information he has covered has been extremely interesting for me and he has done a great job addressing everyone’s questions and needs. Absolutely inspiring and motivating. (Anonymous, Esalen feedback form) • It was a fabulous weekend. So much material covered in such a short time. The flow was perfect, movement and conversation at just the right times. There were also options during the Yoga practice, which supported everyone, in whatever place they are in their own practice. Adam Frank, CA • I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated everything you shared with us over the past weekend - your talents, wisdom, inspiration and love to name a few. I also feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet you and to learn so much. The lessons have been profound and delightful.....what a joyful gift to give us all during this season of holidays. Now, I am going to lie on the floor in happy baby with my grandchildren and laugh until we can't laugh anymore. With Appreciation and Admiration - Sue Hilton. San Diego, CA •.............much gratitude to you, Doron, for opening the portal of grace in my yoga practice (and life). If GRACE refers to movement; you have changed the entire paradigm, for me, and I go forth from your class grounded in my own essence and encouraged by your words--blissful and patient even in my own exquisite simplicity and imperfection on a clear continuum. What an extraordinary weekend--it is still with me!!!! Fondly, Mary M. La Jolla, CA •That was the nicest workshop. I am still letting it settle....The calm serenity you embody so well is perfect for teaching; Humor, patience...and believing deeply in what you are showing us. Thank you so much! Heather B. Los Angeles, CA • After your workshop I started working on my bad behaviors on nutrition, I eliminated milk and dairy and I’m really feeling better. I lost two kilos without any efforts or renounces, just improving awareness. So I’m really thankful to the yoga and nutrition workshop!!!! Danilo S. Roma, Italy • Thank you for your wonderful workshop at Esalen. I enjoyed the fast pace of our learning's, joined with our dynamic asana practice, and wonderful vibe of the people all who came together to learn together. Your experience, knowledge, compassion and sense of humor made it a spectacular weekend! (Anonymous, Esalen feedback form) • A little something that comes to mind as I reflect on your workshop... Leafy greens fill our minds on our path to a more vibrant way of life nourishment as more than food for fuel, as food for life warmed by asana practice, chatturangas feed the soul workshops merely the beginning of your next chapter what lies beyond the white blanket of Esalen fog Namaste, Kim J. Mill Valley, CA • I just wanted to say thank you again for the weekend. I think it was great and that you´ve seriously messed up my head with all this nutrition talk... in a good way! Sara Viguera. Madrid, Spain • Great retreat and I really appreciate all the thought and love you put into it. Jeffrey A. Minneapolis • You gave us such a great boost of blissful energy at the workshop – I was teaching tonight with a great enthusiasm sharing with the students these beautiful ideas how to improve your life and find bliss in it every day. They loved it too! You made this ancient teaching so real, vibrant and understandable. I was trying to make my way through Patanjali several times and always got stuck. Now I am reading it and feel the need to keep going. It does not feel so dry and far from the real life. How smart was to begin with the last limb! • You gave my daughter and I a glorious gift to share and I send you a heartfelt thanks for sharing your wisdom and the beautiful way in which you shared that wisdom with all of us. It was truly an awesome experience. Looking forward to the next Doron creation. Sue Hilton, San Diego • Last weekend was a wonderful and oh so memorable experience. Thank you for giving so much of yourself, which made it safe for me (and the other yoginis and yogi) to do likewise. To the title "Blissful Yoga" I would add "Joy", which is what I experienced during our work and time together, and is what I am taking with me on my daily journeys. I am glad we had early morning starts--the days seemed soooo wonderfully long. I also enjoyed breaking bread with you. I cannot think of a thing I would change at this time. I went to my local health food store and bought many of the foods you described. So tonight I put on my culinary hat and tried my hand at making quinoa. I was so excited to cook it--After the water boiled I reduced the flame on the pot, sat down at the computer, and was typing away until I smelled a slight burn odor. By the time I got to the kitchen it was no longer a "slight" smell of burnt food. Wooooweeee! I realized that I am not used to cooking something that has to be watched (cared for). My usual multi-tasking M.O.: I put it on automatic and off I go. The lesson is, once again, awareness (plus correct cooking times). So you can see I am still taking joy in the gifts you gave us. I am so looking forward to another workshop with you. Joyfully, Barb B. Pasadena, CA • Dear Esalen Group Leader. We want to thank you for recently teaching at Esalen. We value your contributions celebrate the work you do in the world, Thank you for helping to make Esalen’s mission and vision of personal and social change come to life. The Esalen Programs Team •“I really enjoyed the retreat this weekend. You are an amazing teacher and I truly enjoy every aspects of your class, especially the talk and the meditation. It is so in line with my beliefs and so wonderful to hear your interpretations! Thank you for attracting all these wonderful people to the retreat which allows me the chance to meet them! It was such a memorable two days! I appreciate all you have offered us!” Gwen Wang • I wanted to send a note of great thanks for this weekend! I was really inspired and absorbed a lot of interesting information (and especially enjoyed the backwards somersault - that was fun). Jessica Silver Sharp • I just wanted to say how wonderful the Esalen weekend was. Learning about body types and foods combined with yoga turned out to be a great mix. I came away with a sense of enjoyment and gratitude that I still have. Thank you for the weekend, especially for being so present with all of us. Nancy O. Pasadena, CA • Thank You...for a Wonderful mini-retreat: That was truly a special and full-feeling little workshop, much more so than it's actual duration in that invention called "time" would suggest. I felt particularly spacious and great after our last asana practice on Sunday morning. Your pacing and focus brings me more concentration, and I feel "just right" after-- neither too little work, nor tired/sore. Your teaching style works great for me and brings much enjoyment. Julia I. Big Sur, CA • I see the light..... My gratitude to you--your example--and words of wisdom--and combined energy in class. The weekend for me was multidimensional---so much transpired on oh so many different levels besides just yoga and nutrition. Besides writing down ideas for digesting more consciously-- I kept a running shopping list for when I got home---I am still so inspired that I most probably will go back to being a vegetarian after a 10 year hiatus. Thank You so much for an extraordinary weekend---I'm still walking on moonbeams!!!!! Mary M. • Doron, Hey man I've been thinking about you a lot. Every time I drink green tea instead of coffee, add a color to my plate to complete the rainbow, every time I remind myself to be grateful to be where I am with my yoga practice, every time I make an effort to brighten someone else’s day. You have had a profound impact on my life. Thank you for that Doron. Peter Watts • Still basking in the afterglow of one amazing and powerful week at Esalen, I received your yoga info and felt compelled to write just a few words to thank you (yet again) for your purposeful, sensual and elegant presence this past week...your gift to the workshop was immense, and personally profound for me!! Zen Dance • What you have created with zen dance is very magical, fun and unique. I'm so thrilled that Cleo and I have found a place that we can express ourselves and especially for her to nurture that special and creative being. Kara Hardin, Atherton, CA • Thank you so much for all of your energy, wisdom and for inviting me intot the zen yoga community. It's been so hard to find any sort of yoga community since my mentor moved, and I was so greatful this summer to be able to attend your classes and the dance group. Moving and breathing on the mat...or dancing together in the cute subud house in Palo Alto...these were the magical moments in my summer. Randee Schwartz, CA • 'Thank you for helping me see the passion, bliss, and beauty of Dance. Zen Dance has been absolutely incredible and healing! I look forward to MANY more! Your self-exploration continues to be evident in your teachings, in your movement through daily tasks, in your ability to create an atmosphere such as Zen dance and in all of your art. Lauren A. CA • Zen Dance is one of the most significant nights of the week because during this amazing hour and a half, I feel the most REAL...The most in my body and at the same time out of my body...a combination of bliss, release, healing, and timeless energy! An evening of freedom! • That was truly blissful and so much fun!!!" Tal Raveh, Palo Alto • A treasure space for authentic nonverbal expression, radical acceptance, and blissful release. Carmen Casado. San Francisco, CA. • You can be really tired and not sure if you need or can endure this Dance but the body itself knows better. Like a miracle, amazing energy just penetrates you. The Grumping ego calms down and the Gorgeous body starts flying by itself. Yulia Sytenkova, Palo Alto • It is all the same – each time you think “this is the best at Doron’s I ever had”… But again, this was really the best one! I think the progress just keeps happening. I found out tonight how great is to dance with a SENSE OF HUMOR. Yes, without taking yourself seriously at all, laughing, mimicking, behaving like a child, open your mouth, drop your jaw:) • The dance tonight: such a great guidance with meditation even a person with such a fucked mind was able to meditate:) You do it very naturally. AUM was beautiful – could we keep it? Vibration of the Tibetan bells worked beautifully. Yulia, CA • Zen Dance for me is a place of absolute abandon, visceral (characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect), riding past the body's first and false limits of fatigue by a more compelling compulsory urge to move, beyond control, to celebrate that I have a body to make motion to accompany sound-except there wouldn't be any thought to have that thought in the moment (yeah, just close your eyes and think dance-no-dance for 20 minutes). The community around Zen Dance is so, so special and sweet. For me, a sacred space to be completely alone and comfortable yet somehow non-paradoxically to allow myself to let people know how much I love, enjoy, SEE, and appreciate them through simple and quick exchanges of smiles, welcoming hugs, playful encounters in dance, and casual, natural, appropriate physical contact--like that exchanged spontaneously among family members or with close friends. It's such a treasure to be able to be authentic in the moment, allowing honest expression and genuine behavior. ALLOW-ance and Noticing. Alone, in community, Sweet, sweet joy. Danielle Seybold, Sunnyvale, CA Nutrition, Food and Health • Doron has tremendous knowledge regarding healthy living, from many aspects. He gave me advice related to nutrition and exercise that completely changed how I feel throughout the day. I used to feel weak at times, tired after meals, and not sleep the best. Now I feel energized throughout the day, including any time after meals, I am focused, and have higher quality sleep at night. I effortlessly keep a lower weight than before without the need to be on ‘a diet’. I keep being amazed at the amount of his knowledge. It’s also nice that he truly wants to help people – that’s his pleasure in life. Gil H. Menlo Park • Doron, Hey man I’ve been thinking about you a lot. Every time I drink green tea instead of coffee, add a color to my plate to complete the "rainbow", every time I remind myself to be grateful to be where I am with my yoga practice, every time I make an effort to brighten someone else’s day. You have had a profound impact on my life. Thank you for that Doron. Peter Watts • I have you to thank, Doron. It's our conversations. I honestly get something out of them. You have a way of helping me align my thoughts. Not to say that I always agree with what you say but I do respect your mind and opinions. Our conversations sometimes help me see things in a more clear light. Often times, it's not situations that affect me but my mind's eye perceptions that off centers me and make me discontent. . Georgiana Grey, NY • Thank you for all your knowledge and precious time. You are awesome! Kelly Kirscht, CA • You're a star, Doron. I'd had a really shitty day but good food turned my mood around... • Culinary master class with Doron Hanoch update: Today, the teacher Ms. Corneille shared with us some parent comments she's received: • Thanks so much for your incredible cooking (planning, shopping.... ) and hard work to provide such a wonderful meal and dining experience for Montalvo's donors, the Boccardo Family; Marta Fry architects; and the artists on Monday evening. Marie Bergstedt, Montalvo Arts Center
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