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.

Email info@nickidoane.com to sign up

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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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Jun
14
to Jun 16

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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Jul
21
to Jul 26

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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Sep
6
to Sep 8

MAYA YOGA WEEKEND WORKSHOP @ MAYA YOGA STUDIO

MAYA YOGA WEEKEND WORKSHOP @ MAYA YOGA STUDIO

September 6-8, 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

REGISTER HERE

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Oct
5
to Oct 18

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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Dec
1
to Dec 14

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.

REGISTER HERE

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Apr
14
to Apr 19

SPRING CLEANING ASANA INTENSIVE

APRIL 14-19, 2024 | 8-11AM

An Intensive with Nicki is a great way to reignite your yoga practice, especially at this time of the year. Spring tends to make us more aware of our bodies and how we are feeling in them. Nicki’s style of teaching accommodates every body in the room and she has a way of weaving the stories and philosophy of yoga into the asana practice with compassion and humor. The intensity of the classes build through the week taking the class level into consideration always. Maya Yoga Studio is a fully equipped studio with many of the props used to deepen the teachings of yoga. There will be chanting, meditation, pranayama, asana, restorative yoga and the wall ropes covered throughout the week. This is the time to get back into your practice and experience the personalized teaching that Maya Yoga and Nicki Doane are known for.

$350 Week | $60 Drop In

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Mar
11
to Mar 13

Yoga as Life Support | Workshop with Nicki Doane @ Mocean Yoga

Yoga as Life Support @ Mocean Yoga, BC

Nicki is Susie’s most influential teacher. Susie began her studies with Nicki in 2007 which set her on the path to becoming a yoga teacher herself. We are honoured to have 6 deeply profound workshops lead by world renowned yoga teacher, Nicki Doane.

These devotional workshops will focus on how to practice yoga postures safely with clear alignment directions while observing how the mind reacts and responds. Investigating how we are spiritual beings having a human experience, not the other way around. Taking comfort in the understanding that we are all in this together as human beings, that we are not alone and that there are systems such as yoga waiting to be utilized to up-level and uplift humanity.

These powerful workshops are invitation to return home to your heart and remember that we are more similar than we are different. Come enrich your relationship with yourself and explore the wisdom and teachings of Yoga as a life support system with Nicki Doane.

JOIN US ~ SIX WORKSHOPS

MARCH 11-13TH, 2024 | ROYSTON, BC

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Mar
8
to Mar 10

A Weekend Intensive with Nicki @ One Yoga Victoria

One Yoga Victoria | Vancouver, CA

Nicki hails from Maui where she has her own studio in paradise. She has been teaching and practicing yoga in India for over 25 years and has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar. Her unique approach to Vinyasa yoga strengthens all aspects of your being through dynamic structural alignment, conscious breathing, and practical yogic philosophy; helping students find the deeper life of yoga.

She will be leading 4 workshops available separately or as a full intensive. Pick what works for you but be sure to find your way into a class as she will rock your world.

Full Weekend Intensive: $210 + GST

Reserve Your Spot Here

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Jan
12
to Jan 14

MAYA YOGA WEEKEND WORKSHOP | Yoga East Yoga, Kittery, Maine

Maya Yoga Weekend Workshop

Free Your Hips, Free Your Life | Fri, Jan 12, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Embracing the Unknown: Backward Bending Postures | Sat, Jan 13, 2024 | 9am - 12pm

With Faith Comes Courage: A Yoga Practice to Build Confidence & Grace | Sat, Jan 13, 2024 | 1:30 - 3:30pm

Maya Yoga Vinyasa Fusion | Sun, Jan 14, 2024 | 9am - 12pm

Register for Maya Yoga Weekend Workshop Here

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Jan
4
to Jan 7

MAYA YOGA WEEKEND WORKSHOP | HOT HOUSE YOGA, CORALVILLE, IOWA

Maya Yoga Master Class | Jan 4, 2024 | 6 - 7:30pm

This is a strong dynamic yoga class that incorporates all aspects of Maya Yoga including
asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation, prayer, and deep relaxation, to leave you feeling
recharged and inspired about your practice. Nicki likes to start the class slowly with poses that
support the parasympathetic nervous system and then move slowly into seated chanting and
pranayama. From there we will wake the body from the ground up, starting at the feet and
moving through the legs, trunk, arms, and head. Sun salutations will be practiced to build
internal heat and establish the harmonious flow of breath and movement known as “Vinyasa”.

Standing poses are linked with the sun salutations to create the dynamic flow that is both
detoxifying and rejuvenating. What happens from there is organic and may include backbends,
forward bends, arm balances, inversions or hip openers depending on the students and the
energy of the day. The end of the class will bring you back to yourself and leave you feeling
more centered and grounded, especially after a long savasana with Nicki reading poetry to you.

$20/members, $25/non-members

Register for Master Class Here

Maya Yoga Weekend Workshop

Free Your Hips, Free Your Life | Fri, Jan 5, 2024 | 5:30 - 8pm

Wake Up & Flow | Sat, Jan 6, 2024 | 9am - 12pm

Drop In & Let Go | Sat, Jan 6, 2024 | 2 - 4:30pm

With Faith Comes Courage | Sun, Jan 7, 2024 | 9am - 12pm

Register for Weekend Workshop Here

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