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Maya Breuer



Maya Breuer is an American yoga teacher and activist who creates spaces for healing and connection for women of color through the practice of yoga. Her vision has been inspired by bell hooks’ healing circles, and she honors her identity as a Black woman within her practice.

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Why Yoga as a Peace Practice?

The Black Yoga Teachers Alliance will launch "Yoga As A Peace Practice," in 2017, its first national initiative to train certified yoga teachers in a curriculum to offer yoga to individuals and communities where violence has a significant impact.

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Maya Breuer
2017
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Will Yoga and Meditation Really Change My Life: Personal Stories from 25 of North America’s Leading Teachers

Stephen Cope asked 25 yoga and meditation teachers to share their “tales from the path”—their thoughts on how the long-term practice of yoga and meditation has changed their lives.

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Stephen Cope
2003
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YJ Interview: Maya Breuer on Yoga for Everyone

Offering teacher training to minority populations, Maya Breuer hopes to open yoga's door to all.

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Susan Chaityn Lebovits
2017
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Yoga as a Peace Practice: A Curriculum for Our Times

Yoga As A Peace Practice teaches ancient contemplative practices of yoga to help individuals impacted by violence improve their wellbeing and move toward self-love and wholeness

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Jana Long
2017
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Yoga Retreat for Women of Color 2013 | Maya Breuer | Yoga Flava

A sit down interview with Robin Downes and Maya Breuer included from never before seen footage from 2011 interview. The interview is about the importance of exposing yoga to people of color.

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Maya Breuer
2013
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Meditations for an Evolving People: Kundalini Yoga Meditations from the Teachings of Yogi Bhajan Chosen for the Times We Are In

Meditations for an Evolving People is a love offering to individuals, families and communities of the African diaspora and others in need of immediate healing tools. These come in the form of meditations that speak to physical, mental and spiritual aspects.

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MutShat Shemsut-Gianprem Kaur (author), Maya Breuer (foreword writer)
2020
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Yoga vs. Physical Therapy vs. Education for Chronic Low Back Pain in Predominantly Minority Populations: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

A randomized controlled trial for 320 predominantly low-income minority adults with chronic low back pain, comparing yoga, physical therapy, and education.

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Robert B. Saper, Karen J. Sherman, Kaiser Permanente, Anthony Delitto, Patricia M. Herman, Joel Stevans, Ruth Paris, Boston University, Julia E. Keosaian, Christian J. Cerrada, Evidation Health, Chelsey Lemaster, Carol Faulkner and Maya Breuer
2014
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Cobra and the Notebook

Writers Lauren Sarat and Kathleen Kraft describe exactly what Cobra and the Notebook is—an enlightening workshop that combines the power of writing with the practice of yoga. Within this episode, listeners are guided through a breathing session followed by a writing prompt.

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Unity in Yoga
2021
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Synergy Sangha: My Sacred Journey Through Yoga with Maya Breuer

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Maya Breuer
2020
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Laughter Yoga

Laughter truly can be the best medicine! Learn how the power of laughter and a commitment to laughter yoga has helped Larry O’Brien manage the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and bipolar disorder, as well as improve his overall quality of life.

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Unity in Yoga
2021
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