Episode notes
"Yoga is about spirit."
In this episode, I sit down with a true "teacher’s teacher," Nicki Doane. Based in Maui at her Maya Yoga Studio, Nicki has been immersed in the sacred teachings of Yog since 1989. Having studied under legends like Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar, she brings a rare depth of wisdom mixed with a lightheartedness that makes the profound feel accessible.
We dive into her journey from the Grateful Dead scene to the feet of the masters in India, the birth of her unique approach (Maya Yoga), and why individualized practice is the key to a lifelong Sadhana.
In this episode, we explore:
➖ The Fusion of Lineages: How Nicki blends the discipline of Ashtanga with the precision of Iyengar.
➖ Yoga as "Working-In": Moving be ...