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Nicki Doane had a
wanderlust that led her
to India in 1991 to study
yoga; in Mysore she met
her teacher, Sri K. Pattabhi
Jois. Although rooted in
Ashtanga, Nicki's classes
combine asana, pranayama,
philosophy, and poetry.
Nicki lives in Sebastopol,
CA with her husband, Eddie
Modestini. Together, they
co-direct Maya Yoga Studios
in both California and Maui,
HI.
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Instructor: Michael Franti, Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini
Friday, January 16
7:00pm-9:00pm: Friday Evening Class
Code: EVNDEM
All Levels
Move, dance, and sing in the spirit of peace! Meet and greet yourself in a vinyasa-style class led by Nicki and Eddie that starts and ends with the uplifting music of Michael Franti. On our mats, we'll focus our breath to raise the vibrational quality of peace and work to spread our light and extend it to where it's needed the most.
Instructor: Nicki Doane Richard Freeman Eddie Modestini and David Swenson
Saturday, January 17
8:00am-10:00am: Session 1
Code: M1MYSO
Ashtanga
A Mysore-style class is the ideal format for the committed Ashtanga practitioner. It allows students of all degrees of experience to practice together in a supportive environment at their own level of ability. All four instructors will be present in the room and will offer corrections, adjustments, and individualized instruction based on the specific needs of each student. Mostly asana.
Instructor: Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini
Saturday, January 17
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 2
Code: M2NDEM
All Levels, Ashtanga
Awaken the Divine in yourself in this dynamic vinyasa-style class, and see how a grounded practice can be the bridge between the spirit body and the physical body. Bring a towel and any desired props. Mostly asana.
Instructor: Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini
Saturday, January 17
3:30pm-5:30pm: Session 3
Code: M3NDEM
Contemplative, Ashtanga
An introduction to the profound work of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, considered the yogi's road map. We'll discuss and chant the three sutras that relate to asana practice, as well as a few of Nicki's favorites. No chanting experience necessary, only a desire to deepen your practice. Discussion and chanting.
Instructor: Nicki Doane Richard Freeman Eddie Modestini and David Swenson
Saturday, January 17
8:00am-10:00am: Session 4
Code: M4MYSO
Ashtanga
A Mysore-style class is the ideal format for the committed Ashtanga practitioner. It allows students of all degrees of experience to practice together in a supportive environment at their own level of ability. All four instructors will be present in the room and will offer corrections, adjustments, and individualized instruction based on the specific needs of each student. Mostly asana.
Instructor: Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini
Sunday, January 18
10:30am-12:30pm: Session 5
Code: M5NDEM
All Levels, Ashtanga
The practice of backbending can be exhilarating, terrifiying, and incredibly fulfilling. Nicki and Eddie will prepare the body, mind, and spirit in a safe, supportive manner to practice these amazing poses in a deep, powerful way. Please bring any yoga props you may need. Mostly asana.
Instructor: Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini
Monday, January 19
9:00am-4:30pm: All-Day Intensive
Code: AMNDEM
All Levels
Learn to create safety and strength by applying basic alignment principles to a Vinyasa Fusion practice. Morning class will be a vigorous vinyasastyle practice that includes Sun Salutations, standing poses, backbends, forward bends, lunge work, and cultivating awareness in our hands and feet. The afternoon session will be more reflective in nature, exploring various hip-openers, inversions, and chanting.
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