Nov
16
Teacher Tune Up

Teacher Tune Up: Cultivating Confidence

8-11am | $75 + tax | Can apply hours to continuing education credits

This class is designed to empower aspiring teachers to find their confidence in leading public yoga classes. You will learn how to speak more clearly and confidently using your authentic voice. This class will not only help you cultivate the confidence to lead a class, but will help you connect more deeply to your students and learn to step into your power and grace as a yoga teacher. 

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Dec
1
to Dec 14
Teacher Trainings

Sharing Maya Yoga | Advanced Training

INTELLIGENT SEQUENCING & HANDS ON ADJUSTMENTS 100HR TEACHER TRAINING

One of the definitions of Vinyasa is that the breath and the movement are joined to create more of a flowing dynamic within the postures, another often unknown meaning of Vinyasa is an intelligent sequence of postures. The difference between an average class and a great class has a tremendous amount to do with the actual sequence of the poses (class). In this training you will learn the different genres of Asana and how to create an intelligent sequence for either your classes or your home practice. Sequencing comes in many forms... You can sequence the class with a peak pose in mind or you can focus on a certain genre of poses for the class.

There are three ways in which to teach a direction of action for a pose : verbal directions, demonstrating (visual), and physical hand on adjustments. My background in Ashtanga Yoga taught me a lot about hands-on physical adjustments and sometimes that’s exactly what a student needs. I will teach you many hands-on adjustments for basic postures and you will have the opportunity to practice adjustments with each other.  

Some topics covered in this training include: Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques), Bandhas (subtle body energy tools), Seeing and Understanding Bodies, Anatomy, Modifications of poses, Chanting, Sequencing, Hands on Adjustments, and Meditation.

SCHEDULE & RATES:

Week 1: Sunday through Friday 8am – 3pm (No Class Saturday December 7, 2024)

Week 2: Sunday through Saturday 8am – 3pm

Cost: $2200 (plus HI state taxes + fees)

Please fill out an application form HERE to initiate the registration process.

Contact Nicki at info@nickidoane.com for more information.

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Oct
5
to Oct 18
Retreats

DIVINE VISTAS: EMBARK ON A SACRED JOURNEY IN SOUTH INDIA

Please join me on a profound spiritual pilgrimage and yoga journey to the enchanting lands of South India. This transformative expedition explores the rich tapestry of spirituality, culture, and ancient wisdom that thrives in this region. All are welcome, both experienced yoga practitioners and those new to it.

THE ITINERARY:

October 5 - Arrive in India, continue to Vijayanagar

Hotel - Evolve Back, Nivasa Room

Arrive in India, at Bengaluru (Bangalore) or Mumbai (Bombay, for which we arrange a short onward flight to Bengaluru). You may like to come in a day or so early, to adjust to the time difference and acclimatize; we can arrange that for you. Assisted with your onward afternoon flight to Vidyanagar. This evening, our group assembles.

October 6 & 7 - Vijayanagar

We have two and a half days to explore the extensive and magnificent ruins of this lengendary city, its monuments coated with narrative sculptures. Unwind, experience wellbeing with Nicki in different ways - walking sunrise/sunset, biking, climbing up Matangi Hill, visiting Hampi village and living temple (with its own elephant!). Enjoy nature walks, possibly take a ride on the river. And enjoy our hotel which has exceptional food, its own naturalist, ayurvedic doctors and spa staffed trained at Mysore.

Our Vijayanagar hotel is a contemporary high end deluxe hotel, designed in keeping with the great historic city it stands beside. Great food and spa.

October 8, 9, 10 Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Hotel - Taj West End, Luxury Grand Heritage Room

On October 8 afternoon, fly to Bengaluru.

We have two full days to enjoy this dynamic, gleaming city, its modern vibe, its arts including the new MAP museum, its cafes serving the special Mangaloran cuisine, and its contemporary fashion boutiques. With Nicki, who knows this city well, we have an inside track experience. She will also be creating solace and peace for us in leafy Cubbon Park, in Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and in our hotel’s mature, tree-filled 20-acre grounds.

Our Bengaluru hotel is the city’s top hotel, a historic landmark in the city-centre, in a cocoon of lush gardens; fully renovated, exceptional services.

October 11, 12, 13, 14 Mysuru (Mysore)

Hotel - Metropole, Heritage Room

On October 11 we drive to Mysuru, pausing on the way to visit Asia’s largest silk cocoon market, a lovely rural museum, a village famous for its silk weavers and artisan wooden toy-makers. Three full days to see Mysuru and its surroundings. In this city of palaces, we visit inside some of them to imbibe the legendary Maharaja of Mysore’s fairytale life. Around it, we visit Somnathpur’s temple coated in exquisite carving, Sravanabelgola sacred to Jains, hero Tipu Sultan’s summer palace which he lost to the British, and some good silk weavers - so important it is a state industry. Throughout our time, Nicki shares her favourite places and our Mysuru hotel is a historic hotel in the city centre dating from the British period, thoroughly renovated.

October 15, 16, 17 Nagarhole National Park

Hotel - Kabini River Lodge, Cottage

Drive down to the park. We spend this afternoon and two more full days in this long-established national park.

Our hotel: https://www.kabiniriverlodge.com/ Built at the maharaja’s hunting lodge beside the Kabini River, this historic accommodation is renovated, though retains it characterful simplicity. It is where all park trips and walks start and end, and its resident naturalists are excellent and help us enjoy the birds, animals, trees and the full experience of ecology and today’s conservation work - the animal we are likely to spot is lots of elephant.

During our two and a half days here, we can take part in as much of the daily park routine as we wish, and Nicki will be creating special moments for us in beautiful spots. We shall plan our days to include early morning and sunset drives through park with naturalists, walks and meetings with naturalists and local people, visits to conservation projects, etc. Meals, included in our accommodation price, follow the traditional safari system: breakfast, lunch, teatime, dinner.

Friday October 18 to Bangalore, then onwards.

Depart to drive up to Bangalore. Depart India OR explore a little more of India.

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Aug
15
to Aug 18

H.S. ARUN @ MAYA YOGA STUDIO

Mark your calendars! August 15 - 18, 2024

Arun is an Indian yoga teacher from Bangalore South India and has been a senior student of BKS Iyengar and the entire Iyengar family since the mid 1970’s. His teaching is informed and inspired by his own practice and his use of the props is nothing short of brilliant. He is creative and attentive and has a great sense of humor. His classes are always different and he has a remarkable way of teaching each student individually while maintaining the class. Nicki has been studying with him for several years now and has traveled to India to learn directly from him. She is honored to have her teacher here on Maui at Maya Yoga and strongly recommends that students from all systems of yoga come and check out what he has to offer - it’s amazing, challenging and comes from the wellspring of his own practice.

*There are no class descriptions. He will teach whatever he isinspired to teach*

Don’t Miss this unique opportunity to study with this master of yoga.

Thursday, August 15: 10am-12pm and 3-5pm

Friday, August 16: 8-11am and 3-5pm

Saturday, August 17: 8-11am and 3-5pm

Sunday, August 18: 8-11am and 3-5pm

COST: $475 Full Workshop 

Priority will go to those signing up for the full workshop - so make sure you sign up now! Drop Ins will be available to sign up for beginning July 1, 2024. 

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Jul
21
to Jul 26
Asana Intensives

WHAT’S UP IS DOWN - INVERSION ASANA INTENSIVE

JULY 21 - 26, 2024 | 8-11AM

Some of the most exciting and scary yoga postures are inversions. They are also some of the most physiologically beneficial poses in yoga. Handstand, Adho Mukha Vriksasana, builds strength and confidence. Forearm balance, Pincha Mayurasana, focuses on shoulder strength and opening. Headstand, Sirsasana, and Shoulderstand, Sarvangasana, balance your endocrine system and support hormone health in men and women. Throughout this week of yoga practice, we will take time to not only learn these poses but also learn how to modify them and how to use various props to stay in these poses longer. The longer you stay, the more benefits you reap. The classes will also include focused asana practice with emphasis on alignment and conscious breathing. Alos, every Wednesday of an Intensive is a Restorative practice. Come and learn how to do these incredible poses and also refine your own practice under the guidance of a highly skilled and seasoned teacher.

$350 Week | $60 Drop In

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Jun
14
to Jun 16
On the Road

MAYA YOGA WEEKEND WORKSHOP @ MODERN YOGA, SCOTTSDALE AZ

Maya Yoga Weekend Workshop | Modern Yoga, Scottsdale, AZ

Now Where Do We Go?

Schedule:

Friday 6p-8:30p: Free Your Hips, Free Your Life

Saturday 12:30p-3:30p: Embracing the Unknown Backward Bending Postures

Saturday 4p-6p: The Chitta Vrittis | Exploring Ancient Yogic Thoughts on the Root Causes of an Afflicted Mind

Sunday 12:30p-3:30p: Maya Yoga Vinyasa Fusion Flow

Modern Yoga

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Jun
8
Teacher Tune Up

Teacher Tune Up: Using Your Voice

8-11am | $75 + tax | Can apply hours to continuing education credits

One of the greatest tools a yoga teacher has is their voice. It is very important to be able to articulate clearly and calmly what you want a student to do. In this class we will discuss the ways in which we can be more effective teachers with our words. This is also important these days as many people are quite sensitive to being touched in a class. It makes being able to tell someone what and how to do a pose that much more potent. We will also talk about the importance of being authentic with your voice and learning how to project your voice in a yoga room. 

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May
24
to May 26

Weekend Workshop

May 24-26, 2024

Join Nicki Doane at Maya Yoga Studio in Huelo for a weekend of devotion, studentship and community. This weekend workshop includes a Friday evening class, Saturday and Sunday Morning practices and Saturday afternoon Restorative class. Morning practices will be awakening, offering pranayama, chanting and a vigorous asana practice, evening and afternoon practices will be a grounding complement to the AM practice - including restorative, stories, hip openers, mythology and sutras.  These weekend workshops are open to anyone looking to enrich their practice and spend a weekend diving into Maya Yoga and being in community. The workshop can be taken in full ( all four classes ) or individual sessions.

INVESTMENT

FULL WEEKEND $200 | DROP IN $60

QUICK LOOK

FRIDAY 4-6:30PM | SATURDAY 9AM-12PM & 2:30-4:30PM | SUNDAY 9AM-12PM | MAYA YOGA STUDIO

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May
18

Teacher Tune Up: Breaking Down the Asanas

8-11am | $75 + tax | Can apply hours to continuing education credits

There is so much to know about each and every asana that it can be a lot for a yoga teacher.  In this workshop we will look at a variety of postures and break them down from the ground up. The alignment of the poses is crucial to keeping your students safe. You will learn the postural integrating rotations of the body and how to use that knowledge to further your teaching.

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