• "Qualitop" acceptance for Pregnancy Yoga and Postnatal Yoga
• "EGK" acceptance for general Yoga classes

Maya has grown up in a family where Yoga was a substantial part of day to day life and she has been practicing since 10 years. It was during a training in Vinyasa Yoga with Shiva Rea in Santa Monica/CA when the flame has sparked in Maya. Since then she has participated in various workshops in different yoga styles with most renowned teachers.

In her classes Maya directs her main focus on breath awareness. Through breath she guides her students through fluid and connected movement sequences. Through physical movement, building up strength and flexibility, more vital energy (prana) is gained, blockages and tensions are removed leaving you feeling free and mentally clear after class.

While pregnant with her first child, Maya began teaching prenatal classes and discovered her joy in guiding women through this precious time of life. During Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga, Maya uses appropriate movements and techniques. Centre stage she brings pregnancy and birth preparation, as well as rebuilding and strengthening the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles afterwards. During class, the cardiovascular system is strengthened and active relaxation is learned. Pre and Postnatal Yoga should help during those special timeframes in life, where different attention is needed.

Maya has successfully completed the 4 year Teachers Training Program with Yoga Schweiz YS, containing of 630 hours and 150 hours in Anatomy, in October 2008. She is a"Dipl. Yogalehrerin YS (Yoga Schweiz) and accepted by EGK. This Teachers Training is approved by the EYU (European Yoga-Union).

Maya has 3 children and lives in Zurich. If you would like to find out more about Maya please check her own website www.yogashakti.ch.