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The Maze Method (formerly yogamaze)

4.86

Based on 472 reviews

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NPS Score 9.1/10


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111 North Larchmont Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Fitness Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Full-time
usually intensive/immersion

Part-time
spread out over time

Weekends only

Modules
several, shorter immersions

Non-residential
trainees commute to the program

Destination / retreat

Languages

English

About The Mazé Method

The Mazé Method, a unique yoga school known for its dedication to the pursuit of educational excellence, offers unparalleled student experiences across a spectrum of yoga academia and experiential education via classes and trainings around the world—and online. All programs...

The Mazé Method, a unique yoga school known for its dedication to the pursuit of educational excellence, offers unparalleled student experiences across a spectrum of yoga academia and experiential education via classes and trainings around the world—and online. All programs are Yoga Alliance registered and CEU eligible.

We offer workshops and trainings around the world and ONLINE. Our Yoga Alliance registered teacher trainings are offered ONLINE, and when the world is in the habit of gathering, right here in Los Angeles, or at select locations worldwide, on nearly every continent. 

The Mazé Method teacher trainings consist of a step-by-step approach to becoming a skillful, confident teacher. The curriculum combines detailed alignment knowledge and intelligent sequencing with vinyasa theory to provide you with sound skills for teaching safe and effective yoga classes. Lead teachers have spent over 75 years collectively investigating nearly every style of yoga, its practices, and associated philosophies. Their knowledge, combined with their approach to experiential education, creates a learning environment that is rich and multi-faceted. We study and deconstruct asana (yoga poses), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, adjustments, yoga theory, yoga practice, yoga history and philosophy, basic Sanskrit, and ethics. Each day in training is treasure trove of learning about anatomy, kinesiology, applied biomechanics, and how to use this knowledge to optimize your yoga and movement practice and teaching. Students learn to apply healthy critical thinking through an inquisitive approach to yoga studies. They practice innovative teaching drills, gain clarity about how scientific principles substantiate training techniques, explore the deeper dimensions of yoga practice, and leave with a cutting-edge understanding of human movement and physiology. In all, students can expect to complete this school’s training with new perspectives on yoga study, a greater understanding of biomechanical alignment principles, and expanded general knowledge.

Ever-advancing the conversation and curriculum in yoga education, Noah Mazé and his wife, Tracy Silver Mazé, have worked together for decades. Together they have founded several schools, and have pioneered training content to enhance and sharpen the skills of yoga teachers. Many talented teachers and facilitators have graduated from the Mazé Method and its preceding organizations, including Nichol Chase, Rocky Heron and many others. Their team has worked together in varying capacities for nearing a decade to create world-class yoga products. 

Our training curriculum combines detailed alignment and intelligent sequencing with Vinyasa theory, and is designed and regularly updated by Noah Mazé, who is recognized around the globe as a teacher’s teacher. We emphasize logical analysis, clear language, and critical thinking. We do not advocate one set of principals or one philosophy. Rather, our students are empowered to teach with confidence, because they possess the requisite educational tools to make strong teaching choices in light of their own individual objectives. We limit attendance in our programs. Our extensive, world-class online and in-person learning opportunities are designed to provide the most comprehensive learning experience possible, and if you read what our students have to say about our trainings, we believe we do just that.

The Mazé Method 200-hour teacher trainings take you on a journey of self-discovery and education into all things yoga. Our foundational training (200–hour) program is ideal for serious students of yoga, aspiring yoga teachers, and teachers with varying levels of experience. Our curriculum combines detailed alignment and intelligent sequencing with vinyasa theory, and provides you with sound knowledge and skills to teach safe and effective yoga classes. This training is recognized by Yoga Alliance and focuses in three areas of study: The Theory and Practice of Yoga, Yoga Philosophy, and The Art of Teaching. Trainees may thus register with Yoga Alliance at its RYT-200 level upon successful completion of this training.

The Mazé Method 300 hour teacher trainings are a year-long learning journey to unlock and unleash your potential and provide you with tools to increase the potency and breadth of your teaching. You will learn self-empowerment strategies to better help yourself on your own path. You will be making a serious investment in the quality of your yoga education, the depth and skill of your yogic practices, the potency of your teaching skills, and improving your knowledge. Enrollment is limited to 45 students or less. You will receive help from Noah individually and from the group as a whole. At the end of this program you will receive a certificate, which qualifies you to register with Yoga Alliance at the 300 RYT level and you also become eligible to continue to participate in The Mazé Method’s post 300 hour certification program.

In addition, we offer continuing education opportunities worldwide, covering topics ranging from yoga philosophy and mythology, to sequencing and anatomy. These 50-hour weeklong Teacher Tuneups and weekend workshops serve to inspire and refine your teaching without requiring the commitment to a longer training program. For those who prefer to pursue your education at home, we have curated a robust collection of online courses on broad ranging topics. These courses can be taken at your own pace, in your own time, and cover similar curriculum to what we teach in person.

As a health-conscious, people-oriented yoga business, The Mazé Method aims to support students in their quest to realize their greatest potential.  We aim to lead by example, making efforts to model what is ‘life-enhancing’ and let go of what is not. We strive for high standards, sweetened with humor and humility, with the intention of continuous evolution.  We endeavor to always speak and act in a way that encourages others to remember how interconnected all things are by being open, clear, direct, kind and considerate of one another.  We also strive to consider our planet in our daily and business practices.

First Registered February 2013

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: Natasha Willness Dec 02, 2023
    Training Program held on Jan 01, 2020—Jan 22, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Lindsay Stewart Nov 29, 2023

    I was hesitant to complete an online program as I tend to learn best in an in-person environment. However, after connecting with the program and receiving a colleague recommendation I signed up. I have to say that I was blown away by the quality of the program and the authenticity of the instructors. I felt connected to the teachers and fellow students the entire time, even though I was moving at my own pace. I was sad for the program to come to an end! I highly recommend this program. The instructors are highly skilled, amazing humans and leave students with the tools they need to find their own teaching voice and success as an instructor.

    • General Comments

      I was hesitant to complete an online program as I tend to learn best in an in-person environment. However, after connecting with the program and receiving a colleague recommendation I signed up. I have to say that I was blown away by the quality of the program and the authenticity of the instructors. I felt connected to the teachers and fellow students the entire time, even though I was moving at my own pace. I was sad for the program to come to an end! I highly recommend this program. The instructors are highly skilled, amazing humans and leave students with the tools they need to find their own teaching voice and success as an instructor.
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Karine Hamel Nov 26, 2023
    Training Program held on Apr 01, 2023—Jul 31, 2023

    The Mazé Method Team is formidable. They possess a profound grasp of yoga's philosophy and the physical precision required to deliver high-quality instruction.

    • General Comments

      The Mazé Method Team is formidable. They possess a profound grasp of yoga's philosophy and the physical precision required to deliver high-quality instruction.
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Tatiana Kulyabina Nov 26, 2023

    Very good and informative course for anatomy, functional anatomy, teaching yoga, structuring classes. Excellent practices. I would recommend the school to have materials on yoga philosophy included in course manual and structured in the same way as they are thought.

    • General Comments

      Very good and informative course for anatomy, functional anatomy, teaching yoga, structuring classes. Excellent practices. I would recommend the school to have materials on yoga philosophy included in course manual and structured in the same way as they are thought.
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Jennifer Lovas Oct 25, 2023
    Training Program held on Jan 01, 2020—Jan 22, 2021

    Great training. Wealth of info. Wish there was more in person (understandable why there wasn't though due to COVID).

    • General Comments

      Great training. Wealth of info. Wish there was more in person (understandable why there wasn't though due to COVID).
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Lisbeth Haugen Oct 17, 2023
    Training Program held on May 01, 2022—Oct 30, 2022

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Joanne Hursey Oct 02, 2023

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Keith Vukasinovich Sep 18, 2023
    Training Program held on Apr 01, 2023—Jul 31, 2023

    This program is amazing. The team there are also very personable. I would recommed this program for anyone who is looking for a well rounded 200 hour program. A more patient & supportive group of instructors you would be hard pressed to find.

    • General Comments

      This program is amazing. The team there are also very personable. I would recommed this program for anyone who is looking for a well rounded 200 hour program. A more patient & supportive group of instructors you would be hard pressed to find.
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Marissa Rodriguez Aug 06, 2023
    Training Program held on May 01, 2022—Oct 30, 2022

    This training very much had to be changed with the pandemic and I can't thank the Maze Method Team enough for pivoting! While we started in person and had to change to virtual they made it work. My only critic is purely because I'm sad it wasn't in person as I'm not the best at learning virtually. I appreciate how quickly they adapted as we know that was out of all of our control. Great training and can't wait to learn more!

    • General Comments

      This training very much had to be changed with the pandemic and I can't thank the Maze Method Team enough for pivoting! While we started in person and had to change to virtual they made it work. My only critic is purely because I'm sad it wasn't in person as I'm not the best at learning virtually. I appreciate how quickly they adapted as we know that was out of all of our control. Great training and can't wait to learn more!
First Registered February 2013

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 472

By Natasha Willness E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500

Dec 02, 2023

Full Review

By Lindsay Stewart RYT® 200

Nov 29, 2023

I was hesitant to complete an online program as I tend to learn best in an in-person environment. However, after connecting with the program and receiving a colleague recommendation I signed up. I have to say that I was blown away by the quality of the program and the authenticity of the instructors. I felt connected to the teachers and fellow students the entire time, even though I was moving at my own pace. I was sad for the program to come to an end! I highly recommend this program. The instructors are highly skilled, amazing humans and leave students with the tools they need to find their own teaching voice and success as an instructor. Full Review

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Noah Maze

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

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