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Maya Iyer

Maya Iyer is an E-RYT 500 teacher who has led classes and teacher trainings for over 15 years, from Mysore mornings to gentle Saturday flows. She writes about building a home practice you will actually return to, and believes consistency beats intensity every time.

Maya Iyer

By Maya Iyer

Chair Yoga: A Genuinely Accessible Way to Practice — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Styles Chair Yoga: A Genuinely Accessible Way to Practice
A lot of people want to try yoga but think they can't do it because of bad knees, poor balance, or other physical limits. Chair yoga is a wa...
Maya IyerJune 23, 20269 min read
Yin Yoga Explained: Stillness, Props, and the Art of the Long Hold — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Styles Yin Yoga Explained: Stillness, Props, and the Art of the Long Hold
A lot of people hear about yin yoga and aren't sure what it's or how it's different from other yoga styles. This practice is quieter and slo...
Maya IyerJune 21, 20265 min read
What Kundalini Yoga Really Is: A Clear-Eyed Guide for First-Timers — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Styles What Kundalini Yoga Really Is: A Clear-Eyed Guide for First-Timers
A lot of people have heard about Kundalini yoga but aren't sure what it actually is or what happens in a class. This practice is different f...
Maya IyerJune 19, 20265 min read
Match the Yoga Style to Your Energy: A Practical Guide — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Styles Match the Yoga Style to Your Energy: A Practical Guide
A lot of people start yoga and feel confused because there are so many different styles. Some styles are very slow and calm, and some styles...
Maya IyerJune 18, 20265 min read
Yoga Nidra for Beginners: What It Is and How a Session Actually Unfolds — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Styles Yoga Nidra for Beginners: What It Is and How a Session Actually Unfolds
A lot of people have never heard of yoga nidra, but it's a simple practice you can try lying down on the floor. This article will help you u...
Maya IyerJune 17, 20267 min read
How to Track Your Yoga Progress Without Comparing Yourself to Anyone — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Basics How to Track Your Yoga Progress Without Comparing Yourself to Anyone
A lot of people start yoga and then feel stuck because they don't feel like they're getting better. The problem is that most people look at...
Maya IyerJune 5, 20265 min read
How to Stay Safe in a Beginner Yoga Practice — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Basics How to Stay Safe in a Beginner Yoga Practice
Yoga is popular with a lot of adults right now. According to cdc.gov, around sixteen point nine percent of adults practiced yoga in the past...
Maya IyerJune 4, 20265 min read
How to Start Yoga at Home: A Calm, Practical Beginner's Guide — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Basics How to Start Yoga at Home: A Calm, Practical Beginner's Guide
A lot of people want to try yoga but never actually start because they feel they need the right gear, the right space, or the right teacher...
Maya IyerJune 2, 20267 min read
Yoga Etiquette for Beginners: How to Show Up Right in Studios and Online Classes — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Basics Yoga Etiquette for Beginners: How to Show Up Right in Studios and Online Classes
A lot of new students feel nervous before their first yoga class. The rules aren't always written down anywhere, and it's easy to make a sma...
Maya IyerMay 31, 20264 min read
What Is Yoga? A Beginner's Guide to Starting Well — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Basics What Is Yoga? A Beginner's Guide to Starting Well
A lot of people have heard about yoga but aren't sure what it really is or how to begin. This plain guide explains what yoga is, what it doe...
Maya IyerMay 30, 20268 min read