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Can you touch your toes? Sounds simple, but it’s one of the quiet indicators of how well we’re aging. In this episode, I sat down with Doron Hanoch, an incredible teacher and leader with over 30 years in yoga, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. We go way back to culinary school, and even then, Doron radiated this rare, grounded presence.
We broke open some myths around yoga, explored what it really means (hint: it’s not just about flexibility), and how to integrate ancient wisdom into modern life. Whether you’ve been doing yoga for years or haven’t moved your body in months, this episode has something deeply practical and refreshingly non-dogmatic for you.
Doron’s path wasn't a textbook. His journey started as a teenager lying in a patch of trees in Jerusalem, asking life’s big questions. After military service and a couple years across Asia learning from spiritual leaders, he landed in New York, blending Eastern philosophy with Western life. What stood out? He never chased yoga as a physical goal. He saw it as a way to train the mind, build resilience, and cultivate service.
Why This Matters to You
Buried under paperwork or stuck in a body that just feels off? You’re not alone and you’re not broken. Doron breaks down why our modern pace, constant distraction, and overemphasis on productivity disconnect us from our natural rhythms and what movement can do to bring us back home to ourselves.
Feeling like yoga isn’t “for you”? Most people think it’s all about flexibility, plant-based living, and fancy poses but that’s marketing, not truth. Doron explains how real yoga is about awareness, breath, and reclaiming sustainable strength, not fitting into a mold.
Do you wonder why adding more workouts, more breathwork, or more “self-care” still leaves you feeling stressed? According to Doron, we’re missing the foundation: presence. Without awareness, nothing else sticks. And it starts with one small step, like a morning pause or his signature Delicious Pose to shift everything.
Tired of one-size-fits-all health advice that doesn’t actually fit your life? You’re not the problem, the system is. Doron shares how honoring your unique needs, body type, and environment is the real path to strength, flexibility, and long-term wellness.
Actionable Advice
Start your day with awareness: Before you check your phone, stay in bed for two minutes. Scan your body, notice your thoughts, and begin with gratitude.
Build in mini-pauses: At meals or every hour, take a 10-second silence to check in. Close your eyes, breathe, and be present.
Try “Delicious Pose”: Move on all fours in all directions, visualizing olive oil flowing through your joints. It’s beginner-friendly and releases tension deeply.
Practice breath awareness: Set a timer every 15 minutes. Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 8. It resets your nervous system and sharpens focus.
Eat like a flexitarian yogi: Forget extremes. Find what feels good in your body, honors your values, and supports your energy and vitality.
Doron’s journey began as a teenager in Jerusalem, skipping school to lie under trees and ask life’s biggest questions. After serving in the military and facing the chaos of war, he set out on a two-year exploration through Asia, learning from spiritual leaders and diving deep into meditation and mindfulness. What started as a search for meaning evolved into a lifelong path of teaching yoga, not as exercise, but as a tool for mastering the mind, building strength with awareness, and living in service. Today, he integrates decades of experience into a grounded, accessible approach that empowers others to reconnect with their bodies and their purpose.
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You don’t need to overhaul your life. You just need one small, intentional step. Start with awareness. Practice presence. And let the rest unfold from there. This episode will show you how.
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