About My Practice

A Life of Balance

Hi friends,

My name is Mao and I am the founder of Amida Yoga.

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I was first introduced to the yoga world through a friend in college. It didn't stick at the time but once I returned home to California, my goal was to fully embrace a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. I was working out aggressively and eventually came to the conclusion that if I kept going at that pace, my body would certainly break. I decided that yoga was the perfect complement. 

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Initially, the goal of wanting to conquer the difficult arm balances was what kept me coming back to the mat. It wasn't until I ended up at Spectra Yoga (my home studio) that I slowed down enough to realize there was more to yoga than just the asanas. Suddenly, I became drawn to yoga for a different reason.

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Now, I am infatuated with the subtle, introspective side of yoga just as much as the asanas. The meditation; the pranayama techniques; the greater sense of awareness both physically and mentally; the tangibility of calm that is present in my life today. The fact that yoga can be applied to every day life - both on the good days and the bad - have made me realize there are only benefits to gain through this practice and I hope to share that with the world.