Everybody Should Do Yoga!

If you are wondering if you should give yoga a try but aren't sure, or maybe you are sure, you are just nervous that you won't know what to do and people will all give you funny looks, it's probably time to sign up for a class at yoga mayu. The space is inviting and the teachers will help you have a safe and energizing experience without any judgement at all. If you want a second opinion, check out these awesome Yelp reviews. Want a sneak preview of what you can expect? Well here you go! As Gizella says, "Everybody should do yoga!"

Welcome Our New Teacher, Roy Gan

Meet yoga mayu's newest teacher!

Drawing from the disciplines of qigong, martial arts and 20 years of ballet experience, his invigorating and engaging yoga flow is about taking the blinders off and honestly exploring what your mind and body are capable off. His class is a dynamic-sequenced flow that encourages a holistic awareness of breath and proper alignment; strength and flexibility; functionality in movement and conscious co-ordination.

Wake-up with one of Roy's morning classes: Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-8:30am

Practicing Mindful Yoga: a Response to "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body"

Recently The New York Times published a piece called "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body" about the possibility of injury when doing yoga. On her Facebook page, yoga mayu instructor Caroline Kelley had this to day about that piece:

"In response to the recent The New York Times article about yoga, I encourage yoga students to read this with an open mind. Choose a teacher and practice that serves the health of your mind and body equally. A good teacher offers modifications and clear instruction, and to the best of their ability they bring a yogic ego to the class. A fruitful yoga practice comes from patience and intelligence. An advanced practice means avoiding postures that may be detrimental to your body type. It is sad to read, but a reality that even well-known teachers disrespect their own body. We all struggle with ego, so choose your teachers wisely. And remember that we can hurt ourselves doing the simplest of things. My friend hurt her back tying her shoe laces. Does this mean she should never wear shoes again? More sensibly, there is another way for her to tie her shoes."