First Steps on the Path of Yoga

First Steps is a practical and insightful guide to introductory yoga from master teachers Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini, complete with philosophy, step-by-step instructions and at-home practice sequences.

Nicki Doane is the co-founder of Maya Yoga and owner of the Maya Yoga Studio on Maui, Hawaii. She has been practicing since 1988 and is considered one of the world's top teachers. She leads workshops and Teacher Training courses nationally, internationally, and online. She lives off the grid in paradise on Maui's North Shore. Nicki's unique approach to Vinyasa yoga strengthens all aspects of your being. Through dynamic structural alignment, conscious breathing, and practical yogic philosophy; helping you find a deeper life of yoga. The depth of her teaching can easily be understood both online and in-person. With a strong personal practice of over 30 years, she knows how the body somatically responds to her instruction, creating profound changes in minds, bodies, and souls. An emphasis on foundation work, alignment, and supportive poses brings each student into their own alignment. Yoga is spirit in action. As Nicki teaches, she inspires you to find a place of spirit inside, recognizing the profound connection between self and spirit.

Eddie Modestini is the co-founder of Maya Yoga and has been teaching yoga since 1984. He has been certified in Iyengar Yoga and was authorized to teach Ashtanga Yoga by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Eddie is gifted with an excellent eye for detail and a profound ability to read student's bodies for injury and misalignment. He teaches nationally and internationally and is considered a teacher of teachers. He currently teaches Yoga on the Inside with his partner Kristin Bosteels.