Māyā
The veil that distorts our perception.
Born from the idea
of Māyā.
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.
The current
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.
Your Hosts
MADI
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.
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)
Holistic Health and Wellness Coach
LEAH
Leah is a Northern Irish gal,
born and raised in County Down, who now resides in Pittsburgh. Her passion for health and wellness led her to earn a degree in Nutrition at Ulster University. After moving to the US in 2022, she followed an inner nudge to complete her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with YogaFlow. From there, she expanded her practice beyond yoga, training in ecstatic dance facilitation and becoming a Certified Mindful Art and Meditation Teacher. Her work is rooted in the transformative power of mindfulness and creative expression, helping people reconnect with themselves.
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)
Mindful Art & Meditation Teacher (MAT)
