Yoga Darsana

At Yoga Darsana, we are a diverse community of individuals who come together to learn and practice the art of yoga. Our space is dedicated to fostering an environment of clarity, mindfulness, and growth in the practice of yoga. We officially opened our doors in the winter of 2004 and have been growing organically ever since. Our studio is located in the heart of Alhambra in the San Gabriel Valley, and we look forward to welcoming you in person.

Yoga Darsana in the News

Our instructors are dedicated, compassionate, and skilled in the art of teaching yoga asana. They are helpful in guiding and assisting students to move deeper into their practice. Our teachers are either Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYT) or are currently mentoring with a CIYT and studying towards certification in the Iyengar Yoga method. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner, we have a class for you at Yoga Darsana. We invite you to explore the various levels of yoga classes we offer to assist your practice. Our classes include restoratives and pranayama, gentle yoga and meditation, beginning levels, and classes from levels I - III to accommodate more challenging classes for ongoing students.

Meet the Team

*Dora Elena Hasenbein*

Dora Elena Hasenbein is the director and co-owner of Yoga Darsana. She was born and raised in South America and lived in Germany. Dora graduated from the three-year Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Program of Southern California. She is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher at the Intermediate Junior II Level and a Certified Yoga Therapist. Dora practiced and apprenticed the study of Iyengar Yoga with Karin O'Bannon. She continues studies and mentors with Gloria Goldberg and with senior teachers. Dora served on the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS) Ethics Training Committee. She is passionate about sharing her love of yoga and believes it is accessible to everyone.

*Wolfgang Hasenbein*

Wolfgang is co-owner of Yoga Darsana. He was born and raised in Germany. He studied art and received his degree from the University of Berlin. Wolfgang started studying yoga philosophy and meditation in his teens. After studying yoga with senior Iyengar yoga teachers, he has been teaching gentle yoga and meditation since 2004. Wolfgang shares his understanding of yoga philosophy and meditation with all students.

*Dewey Ambrosino*

Dewey was born in Chicago and studied at the University of Illinois, Chicago, receiving a BFA in Industrial Design and a BFA in Sculpture. He moved to Los Angeles to attend CalArts and received an MFA in Art. He is current faculty at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Dewey has been a student of Iyengar yoga for over 20 years. He is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and continues his studies with several senior teachers.

*Vanessa Doan*

Vanessa discovered yoga as a student at CSULA and continued her practice after graduation. She is certified at the Iyengar Intro I/II level. Outside of the studio, she works as a wardrobe stylist for award-winning television programs and films. She finds great fulfillment in being able to pursue both her passions for styling and yoga. She continues to teach and study in Los Angeles with occasional visits to Pune, India.

*Kathy*

Kathy's yoga journey began in 2009, driven by a quest for recovery from the physical demands of running and aerial arts training. What began as a means to strengthen her body evolved into a profound exploration of yoga as a comprehensive life system. In 2014, she enrolled in the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification Program under the direction of Bruce Schwartz, Paul Cabanis, and Farzaneh Noori at Yoga House. Deepening her commitment to Iyengar Yoga, Kathy immersed herself in studies under the guidance of Dora Hasenbein at Yoga Darsana. This journey led her to actively assist Dora in her classes and, in 2023, she embraced a new chapter by joining Yoga Darsana's Teacher Education Program. In her daily practice, Kathy embraces the wisdom of B.K.S. Iyengar, holding onto the belief that "Action is movement with intelligence. The world is filled with movement. What the world needs is more conscious movement, more action." This philosophy resonates deeply with her, shaping not only her physical practice but also influencing her approach to life.

Class Schedule

We offer a variety of classes to accommodate all levels of yoga practitioners. Our class schedule includes restoratives and pranayama, gentle yoga and meditation, beginning levels, and classes from levels I - III. We invite you to explore our class schedule and find a class that suits your needs and level of practice.