What if true health isn’t about getting more flexible or pushing yourself harder, but about starting each day with presence and purpose?
In this episode, I sit down with Doron Hanoch, a former monk and experienced yoga teacher, to explore the real origins of yoga and how those teachings can apply to modern life. Most people think yoga is about stretching or physical poses. Doron explains that yoga began as a practice for training the mind and building awareness.
We talk about how to reconnect with your body through slow, intentional movement. Doron shares what strength looks like as we age and how to build it without pushing to extremes. He also explains why "listening to your body" can be confusing and what to do instead.
This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by health advice or unsure if yoga is right for them. Doron offers practical ways to bring awareness into your daily routine—whether you're breathing at a stoplight, making dinner, or walking outside. These are the small shifts that support deeper health and lasting energy.
Key Takeaways
Mind Before Movement – True ancestral health starts with mastering the mind.
Integration Over Isolation – Your breath, your body, your food, your focus—it’s all one ecosystem.
Presence Is Practice – Two minutes of stillness, barefoot on the ground, is a powerful ancestral tool.
Slow Is Strong – Intentional, breath-connected movement rebuilds strength and nervous system resilience.
Food Flexibility Is Freedom – Intuitive, conscious eating honors both body and spirit.
Yoga Starts Off The Mat – It’s not about poses. It’s how you breathe, talk to your kids, make dinner, and move through the day.
Where to Find Our Guest
Doron’s Website: https://doronyoga.com
Doron’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DoronYoga
Doron’s Offerings + Courses: https://doron-hanoch.mykajabi.com/offers/bmW9tzgF
Contact Doron: dh@doronyoga.com
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