Māyā


The veil that distorts our perception.

Born from the idea

of Māyā.

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In Hindu philosophy, māyā is often translated as “illusion” — the dance between what we can perceive and what remains unseen. It is the force of resistance and truth, the eternal push and pull that guides us back home to our truest selves.

Māyā can be the force that pulls us into distraction, fragmentation, and forgetfulness. But through practice, presence, and devotion, we can learn to see the māyā clearly and move with it.

Our goal is to design experiences that create space between you and your everyday illusions ~ here we have space to go deeper and see with more clarity what is true for us.

The beginning

Our story began during a 200-hour yoga teacher training, where we discovered a shared passion for creating intentional spaces and fundamentally, retreats.

Five women sitting in a circle on cushions around a cloth with candles and incense, participating in a spiritual or meditation session. The setting is in a wooden structure at night.

The current

A group of twelve women posing outdoors near a lake with hills and trees in the background on a sunny day.

Today, we design and facilitate experiences that center personal and collective well-being. Our gatherings are crafted to be nourishing, grounding, and expansive, spaces where individuals and organizations feel supported enough to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with themselves and one another.

Our future

Our approach integrates traditional wisdom with a modern approach to wellness and group facilitation. We help individuals and teams access deeper clarity, resilience, and connection.

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Your Hosts

MADI

Yoga Instructor (RYT) | Holistic Health and Wellness Coach

Madi, a Pittsburgh native,

studied Digital Media and Arabic at the University of Pittsburgh. After graduation, her passion for meditation led her to a Vipassana retreat in Thailand. She spent the next four years in New York City exploring health and spirituality. Returning to Pittsburgh in 2022, Madi completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at YogaFlow, where she connected with Leah. Now, she supports her students both on and off the mat as a Certified MBG Health and Wellness Coach and instructor at YogaFlow. She is dedicated to helping her students achieve balance and well-being through both yoga and personalized wellness coaching.

LEAH

Leah is a Northern Irish gal,

born and raised in County Down, who now resides in Pittsburgh. With a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Leah's passion for health and wellness has been long-standing. After attending a women’s circle, her intuition guided her to complete her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training through YogaFlow, where she crossed paths with Madi. Fueled by this newfound sense of purpose, she delved deeper into the realms of mindfulness, seeking to explore various modalities beyond yoga. This led her to pursue her certification as a Mindful Art and Meditation Teacher (MAT), a path that resonated with her desire to share the transformative power of mindfulness with others.

Yoga Instructor (RYT) | Mindful Art & Meditation Teacher (MAT)