Maya’s practice is rooted in the definition of yoga, to yoke. Her teaching advocates for our hearts, minds, and bodies to communicate in unison - meeting us where we are with love and deep gratitude. As you flow with Maya — you’ll notice principles from her academic background in Pan-African Studies as well as her chosen lineage of Toni Morrison, Earth Wind and Fire, and Audre Lorde. 

Maya teachings include gentle vinyasa, yin and restorative yoga — yoga styles that encourage all the props to support one’s unique practice! She received her 200 YTT certification in March 2020 at Sacred Chill West Atlanta, GA and has completed immersion courses in Art of Rest Restorative yoga, Mindfulness in Kids yoga, Accessible Yoga, and mentorship with Octavia Raheem.

Yoga Trainings/Immersions + Experiences

  • 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from Sacred Chill West with Octavia Raheem and Meryl Arnett (2020, Atlanta,GA)

  • Accessible Yoga Teacher Training with Jivana Heyman

  • The Art of Rest Restorative Immersion with Chanti Tacoronte-Perez

  • Mindfulness and Resilience for Kids Training with Crystal McCreary

  • Held Mentorship Program with Octavia Raheem

  • Masters of Arts in African-American Studies

  • 75-hour MTT Illuminating Inward from Sankofa Yoga with Shawn Moore

Testimonials

  • "Maya held such beautiful space during the Quiet Storm session. I truly felt tucked in at the end of the night and so peaceful. I was able to release all the tensions from the week and really be with myself intentionally. Maya also provided variations that were comfortable and created more ease in the flow."

    Korie Griggs, Quiet Storm Yoga 2023

  • Beautiful peaceful powerful impactful thoughtful holistic in tune aligned awareness justice duality strength

    Milan Bush, Homage 2024

  • "Maya is extremely inclusive. I have some disabilities and she was sure to come around to everyone and offer modifications. You can see and feel the positive energy radiating from her being. This class was everything I needed."

    Zakia, Mamaste 2024

  • "It was a transforming experience! I’ve attended yoga classes before and this was so different! I didn’t feel pressure to perform or like I wasn’t doing it right. It actually boosted my confidence."

    Sydney, Mamaste 2024