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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

Yoga Equipment for Beginners: What You Actually Need Before Your First Class — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Basics Yoga Equipment for Beginners: What You Actually Need Before Your First Class
A lot of people are starting yoga for the first time and they don't know what gear to buy. According to research published on pmc.ncbi.nlm.n...
Maya IyerMay 28, 20264 min read
How Often Should Beginners Practice Yoga? A Plain Answer for New Students — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Basics How Often Should Beginners Practice Yoga? A Plain Answer for New Students
A lot of new students aren't sure how many days per week they should be doing yoga. The answer depends on your goals and your body, but ther...
Maya IyerMay 27, 20265 min read
A 10-Move Chair Yoga Sequence for a Midday Reset — by Maya Iyer
Practice & Sequences A 10-Move Chair Yoga Sequence for a Midday Reset
Many office workers feel stiff and tired by the middle of the day. A short chair yoga routine done at your desk can help with that. This pie...
Maya IyerMay 15, 20265 min read
Cool-Down Yoga After Exercise: The Poses That Actually Help You Recover — by Maya Iyer
Practice & Sequences Cool-Down Yoga After Exercise: The Poses That Actually Help You Recover
A lot of people finish their workout and just stop moving. This isn't the best thing to do. Cool-down yoga poses for after exercise can help...
Maya IyerMay 13, 20265 min read
Yoga for Desk Workers: A Short Practice That Genuinely Helps — by Maya Iyer
Practice & Sequences Yoga for Desk Workers: A Short Practice That Genuinely Helps
Sitting at a desk all day puts a lot of strain on your neck, shoulders, and back. Many office workers feel this pain but don't know what to...
Maya IyerMay 11, 202610 min read
A Slow Flow Sequence for Low-Energy Days: How to Move When You Have Nothing Left — by Maya Iyer
Practice & Sequences A Slow Flow Sequence for Low-Energy Days: How to Move When You Have Nothing Left
Some days your body just doesn't want to move fast. A slow flow sequence for low-energy days is a simple way to keep moving without pushing...
Maya IyerMay 10, 20265 min read
A Standing Yoga Sequence for Strength and Grounding: How to Build It Safely — by Maya Iyer
Practice & Sequences A Standing Yoga Sequence for Strength and Grounding: How to Build It Safely
A lot of people come to standing yoga poses because they want to build real leg strength and feel more stable on their feet. This sequence i...
Maya IyerMay 9, 20266 min read
A Smarter Yoga Sequence for Tight Hamstrings and the Back Body — by Maya Iyer
Practice & Sequences A Smarter Yoga Sequence for Tight Hamstrings and the Back Body
A lot of people sit for many hours every day, and the hamstrings and the back body get tight and stiff because of this. This routine explain...
Maya IyerMay 7, 20265 min read
A Simple Yoga Sequence for Spinal Mobility: The Poses, the Order, and What to Expect — by Maya Iyer
Practice & Sequences A Simple Yoga Sequence for Spinal Mobility: The Poses, the Order, and What to Expect
A lot of people deal with a stiff back and don't know where to start. A simple yoga sequence for spinal mobility is one of the most practica...
Maya IyerMay 6, 20266 min read
Silent Yoga Retreats: What They Are and Who They're For — by Maya Iyer
Yoga Retreats Silent Yoga Retreats: What They Are and Who They're For
You've heard the phrase "silent retreat" and felt equal parts curious and nervous. No talking for days? Just you, your breath, and your thou...
Maya IyerMay 2, 20265 min read