Intro to Maya Yoga

with Nicki Doane

Maya Yoga weaves together asana, pranayama, philosophy, and poetry into a strong yet accessible workshop-style experience. Rooted in devotion to the practice and a sincere desire to share yoga as a living, breathing path, Maya Yoga invites students to experience yoga as spirit in action.

The word maya—Sanskrit for “illusion”—reminds us that things are rarely what they seem. In this spirit, Maya Yoga is never quite what you expect. Nicki skillfully integrates yogic philosophy into the physical practice while keeping the tone light, human, and approachable, offering space for curiosity, insight, and even humor along the way.

This time-tested practice honors both body and mind, emphasizing safe alignment, mindful movement, and awareness of how the mind responds within each posture. Through the asana practice, Nicki offers the deeper psychological teachings of yoga—inviting reflection on what it means to be spiritual beings having a human experience.

Students often describe Maya Yoga as a feeling of coming home: a remembering that we are deeply connected, not alone, and more alike than we are different. This introductory workshop is an invitation to explore that connection—within yourself, the practice, and the shared experience of being human.