Maya (Mai) Lyons

Mai (short for Maya) is a certified Pilates instructor with over nine years of studio teaching experience. Raised in Austin, TX, she grew up surrounded by Pilates, but her true passion for the practice began after recovering from a lumbar muscle strain. That experience showed her that no matter the starting point—injury, limitation, or strength—there is always a safe way to move and build resilience from the inside out.

Mai began her teaching career with a Peak Pilates Mat Certification and later earned her Comprehensive Certification, gaining a deep understanding of anatomy and Pilates apparatus work. To expand beyond technique, she trained one-on-one with mentor Shannon Rashap, whose holistic perspective helped her see the body not only as muscles and mechanics but also as a system of emotions, connections, and inner harmony. This approach continues to shape her teaching, which emphasizes the whole person rather than just the physical movement.