200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Lake Atitlan, Santa Cruz la Laguna, Sololá Department, Guatemala
November 3 - 23, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- DOES IT WORK?
- Definitely! High quality teachings, intense and very effective structure, proven results, attention to details, and our non-nonsense approach with lots of traditional and anatomical teachings readjusted to a practical, useful modern life and practice - make our training a perfect program for these who really WANT to learn ands are ready to dive into this transformational journey.
- Upon completion of the course we guarantee you will be able to teach a mindful, strong, dynamic, safe, exciting but conscious yoga class.
About this Retreat
The Founder: Doron Hanoch
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! 🙂
Details of this retreat
LEARN, GROW AND BECOME A TEACHER IN THE MAYAN HIGHLANDS
Are you ready for a life-changing adventure? Look no further than the Doron Yoga™ Teacher Training Program. Our holistic approach to yoga will not only deepen your practice, but also transform you as an individual, and help you grow into your full potential.
Through meditation, pranayama, asana, Ayurveda, philosophy, and more, we’ll help you cultivate a healthy, well-balanced life. But that’s just the beginning. Our program is designed to push you to your limits, challenging you to grow and develop in ways you never thought possible.
You’ll learn from experienced instructors who will guide you through a rigorous curriculum focused on physical and mental health, yoga philosophy, and effective teaching techniques. And when you’re not in class, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our beautiful natural surroundings and support local artisans in our small Maya village.
But the best part? By joining us, you’ll become part of a community that’s dedicated to making a difference. Our program supports the Youth Community Center, a local educational center that’s making a real impact in the lives of young people. And you’re invited to join us in this effort by donating school items like notebooks, pens, pencils, etc.
So what are you waiting for? Join us at Doron Yoga and discover the transformative power of yoga.
Getting Here
Doron Yoga, Lake Atitlan, Santa Cruz la Laguna, Sololá Department, Guatemala
Directions
The Doron Yoga & Zen Center works with local travel agencies/shuttle companies to help provide you transportation from the airport and to other major centers of tourism in Guatemala. Shuttles run to and from the nearby town of Panajachel or directly to the center. We offer help with arranging private shuttles. The shuttles can pick you up from addresses in zones 1, 9, 10 and 13 and the airport.
We also help with private shuttles from Antigua.
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 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.
Casa Ananda
Casa Ananda has stunning lake views, hammocks, and each room has it's own private bathroom with slate showers, hot water, and hand-carved mirrors. Unique art and authentic Mayan textiles add a unique creative energy to the space.
Garden Doubles
Enjoy a garden level room, with windows to catch the breeze, and interior murals to inspire. These rooms have either a double bed or two twin beds perfect for friends or couples. The bathrooms have a fun, outdoorsy feel and feature two hot-water showers, three toilets, and two sinks.
We cannot guarantee the gender of whom you might share your room with.
Feliz and Lotus Dorms
Like all the rooms on the property, these rooms feature beautiful custom art, and a design that is eco-friendly as well as aesthetic. The interior is a mix of local and Western styles, with traditional bed coverings. These room each have 5-6 single beds, individual safes, and comfortable mattresses. They have access to a shared bathroom with two hot-water showers, three toilets, and two sinks.
Shared Ananda Rooms
Casa Ananda has stunning lake views, hammocks, and each room has it's own private bathroom with slate showers, hot water, and hand-carved mirrors. Unique art and authentic Mayan textiles add a unique creative energy to the space.
We cannot guarantee the gender of whom you might share your room with.
Shared Garden Doubles
Enjoy a garden level room, with windows to catch the breeze, and interior murals to inspire. These rooms have either a double bed or two twin beds perfect for friends or couples. The bathrooms have a fun, outdoorsy feel and feature two hot-water showers, three toilets, and two sinks.
We cannot guarantee the gender of whom you might share your room with.
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