Doron Hanoch

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! 🙂

Upcoming Programs by Doron Hanoch

November 300hr. Advanced Teacher Training Program

November 3 - 23, 2024

The Doron Yoga advanced ashtanga vinyasa teacher training program is a life-changing, growth and transformational opportunity. Learn about joining us for either an intensive, or a long-term work study to obtain your RYT-300 certification.  

Hybrid 200 Yoga Teacher Training Nov 10-17

November 10 - 17, 2024

Doron Yoga School Hybrid  Yoga Teacher Training   Doron Yoga 200-Hour Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Online and at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala This is one of the most popular yoga teacher trainings.  Online study at your pace, and 8 days in person at the magnificent Lake Atitlan! The online program is supported by live sessions […]

January 200hr. Yoga Teacher Training

January 5 - 25, 2025

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, […]