Ranch Yoga Retreats
                 on the Walking D Ranch, Methow Valley, Twisp, Washington

                       

          




 

 






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  Contact Information:
    Will Doran
    9537 1st Avenue NW
    Seattle, WA  98117
    (206) 789-2321

  wjddoran@comcast.net 

 


YOGA CLASSES

Hi, my name is Will Doran and I leads the Ranch Yoga Retreats and teach the yoga classes.  I am delighted to invite you to share the incredible space that my family's ranch offers for practicing yoga.  The beauty and peaceful setting is truly awesome!

I am a certified yoga instructor strongly influenced by the Anusara style of yoga.  Its emphasis is upon flowing with grace and joyfully aligning your spiritual nature with the physical form.  I teach yoga as a way to facilitate inner calm, self awareness and strength.  The poses become metaphors for life, as well as tools for health and vitality. Developing a light heart and a sense of fun and exploration is paramount to my teaching. 

My teaching style is such that all levels of students find the classes rewarding.  I work to create a sacred space for practice through emphasizing breath and correct body alignment.  Starting with gentle opening exercises, twists and stretches, I facilitate creating harmony with body, mind and spirit by linking movement with breath. We then progress to create opening and flexibility and move on to more invigorating poses.  Because yoga is a very individualized practice I teach in such a way that everyone, regarding of their physical background, is able to have a rewarding experience.

 

Pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation  are integrated into each class.  Morning classes are more vigorous while evening classes are more restorative.  Practicing yoga in the out of doors on the "yoga deck" surrounded by the sounds of nature and the awesome scenic views will greatly enhance your practice. 

A great deal of flexibility will be used in choosing the time schedules for classes, meal times and locations. I strongly believe in going with the flow and doing what works for the moment and the group. Besides, weather conditions and energy levels of the group will determine what works best.  This is your vacation so as we plan the details you will have a say in what works best for you!