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March 2024 by Christina Albrecht
Not only was the studio a beautifully constructed space in a special, magical location, but Nicki's instruction was spectacular, comfortably guiding postures, breath, and mindset even for a beginner like me. I can't wait to go back next time I'm on Maui.
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November 2023 by Olga Ponomarenko
My one of the deepest and enlightening yoga experiences ? ? ? ?? Thank you Nicky for sharing you wisdom and you practice for so many years. You helped me to feel and find my own way to yoga and to understand my body and spirit. Wish you all the blessings
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October 2023 by kyla schwartz
Nicki is the best teacher on Maui. I’ve been studying with her since 2019. Her depth and knowledge of yoga has transformed my practice and life forever. I’m so grateful for her commitment to the study of yoga and her ability to share in a way that is accessible and easy to relate to in ones daily life. Nicki will help you on the path to liberation. I’m forever grateful for her presence in my life as a teacher and as a friend.
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June 2023 by Ash Roussel
Nicki's teachings have transformed both my practice and my understanding of yoga. It is impossible to express my gratitude for the ability to practice at her studio.
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June 2023 by Amy E Cunningham
Nicki is a fabulous yoga teacher! I will be heading to Hawaii for my third training experience with Nicki in the last 10 years and I am thrilled. I love that Nicki prioritizes safety and lifelong health, as well as the fundamentals of yoga through the sutras and other studies. Highly highly recommend studying with Nicki!
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June 2023 by jennifer presutti
This studio is a magical & beautiful setting in the rainforest of Maui, and studio space is emanating with the devotional energy and love of the teacher, Nikki, who has dedicated her life to mastering her teaching and her understanding of yoga on all the levels - the physical, mental & energetic. She is connected to the lineage through her own master teachers & study of the sutras and generously shares this knowledge. Her practices are vigorous & in-depth and grounded in the principles of yoga. I always love practicing at Maya Yoga Studio, & its a real blessing for those who live on-island, or visiting, too, to be able to experience such a studio & teacher.
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June 2023 by Zachary Kaufher
The studio itself is out of a dream. Anyone fortunate enough to practice here is blessed, indeed. Nicki is both a dedicated carrier of lineage and tradition as well as an innovator in her teaching. She is well versed in chanting, the yoga sutras, and pranayam as well. Her humor, humility and candid nature keep it real and keep it fun. Thanks Nicki, it’s an honor to study and practice with you!
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June 2023 by Brooklynn Lustwander
Nicki and Maya Yoga Studio are so special. Nicki is such a gifted teacher, with an amazing connection to yoga teachers from India. She truly cares and knows how to teach, how to help you advance, and how to do so safely. I seriously dream of being in Maya Studio - it is one of the most special places in the world. I can’t wait to be back.
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June 2023 by Philip Samuels
Nicki made some DVD’s years ago that got me started, I had never met Nicki. Just this year I saw that she offered private teleyoga on Zoom and decided I wanted to meet her, so I signed up for a session. I also found her book. It has transformed my life. I had been suffering debilitating back pain and was ready to have surgery, I avoided that through help of a friend from college who is a Physical Therapist, and my life somewhat normalized. I was still on medication and Nicki has moved me to the next level, no meds and running again after over a year of not being able to. I have sessions every month and have a week in Maui booked!! Nicki is the BEST! A true teacher!!
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March 2023 by Loren Clive
I have been practicing with Nicki for over 17 years, even when I was pregnant. She is simply awesome. Proximity to her studio was a deciding factor in the purchase of my home. I love the quiet classes, rope wall and idyllic jungle setting with oceanview. If you want an experienced, authentic yoga teacher, go see Nicki.
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February 2023 by Daniel Pezely
I appreciate Nicki's reinforcement of Yoga meaning union of the spiritual and physical, the esoteric and mundane, the mind and body, etc.Her knowledge of biomechanics accommodated postures while I had a dislocated shoulder, and we used the opportunity to demonstrate to those attending as Teacher Training students.Each of her Vancouver workshops that I attended expanded the quality of my daily practice, and since practicing daily since 1991, that's saying a lot.
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February 2023 by Sarah Albert
When I found this sanctuary and Nicki's teachings, I felt completely home. She has supported me in advancing my physical and spiritual practice in a consistent, humbling, and delightful way.If you are on Maui and you are looking for a special yoga experience, gift yourself time with Nicki.
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February 2023 by Nina Alena Beatty Ungerleider
Nicki is hands-down one of the best. She is a real teacher and I consider her my teacher. Her classes are thoughtful. She is so intelligent and caring and it shows with her attention to detail and helping each student with their own bodies. She doesn't just run through a fun flow to make people happy and get a good sweat or workout. She supports you in what you need to work on. She will challenge the most seasoned and support the most novice yogis. She also has an abundant knowledge in Yoga Philosophy and the spiritual (the most important!) teachings of yoga which she generously shares with her students. I've learned so much in her classes, it's priceless. If it wasn't for her, I likely would still have an injury from over-stretching in other teachers classes- which she shared with me a few tips to help me get through the healing. On top of her just being awesome- her studio is the most beautiful, well-kept, yoga studio with stunning ocean views AND props AND a rope wall- it's a retreat experience everytime I go!
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January 2023 by Ranjana Serle
Nicki is the most amazing teacher. Her wisdom goes deep. Her knowledge of the body goes deeper. She sees everything to make your pratice the best it can be. And her sense of humor is the best.Her studio is fabulous.....in the jungle and supports the quiet and peace that we want from a yoga class. It is a beautiful experience beyond words.Her practice is at this level because she has studied and learned from the highest teacher in the world.....Pattabhi Jois and Iyengar.Need I say more!Studying with Nicki is as good as it gets! Treat yourself and you will see what I am saying.
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December 2022 by Jada Doyle
The Maya Yoga Method with Nicki Doane has been a life changing experience for me. After working with master yogi Nicki, my personal practise as well as my teaching has evolved to an even more authentic space of growth, strength, courage, confidence, and healing. Outside of the yoga, after spending time at Maya Yoga in Maui, even my relationship with my family, myself and with Source/God/Spirit has blossomed to a deeper level. Nicki’s authentic nature paired along with her passion and deep respect to the lineage of yoga and her teachers and her teachers teachers is unmatched. Her dedication to her personal practise and to her students runs deeper than her instagram page followers. My awareness changed when she opened up the world of yoga in a new way, all of the systems of yoga, and how we can marry them together to create deeper awareness and healing within. The strength and discipline of her Ashtanga roots and intelligence of the body’s alignment and medicine through her B.K.S Iyengar training is harmonized together through her Maya Method. I feel challenged and completely supported at the same time, if you ever have the chance to learn from Nicki, I absolutely recommend you jump on the opportunity. You will be delightfully surprised by her resolution, kind and humourous character with a gift for story telling and holding space for love and healing to flourish. I hold deep gratitude for Nicki, Midge?, Kiki ? and the space she has created ???
