Core Principle
All content on Yoga Near Me is written or reviewed by practitioners with actual practice—not wellness writers with weekend certifications or AI-generated SEO articles.
We believe that writing about yoga requires understanding yoga. That means time on the mat, consistency in practice, and study with qualified teachers.
"The difference between a yoga article and a yoga-informed article is the same as the difference between a yoga class and a workout with Sanskrit names."
— Lisa Marie, Editorial Lead
Who Writes Our Content
Our primary contributor is Lisa Marie, who operates Viveka Yoga Studio in Downtown Los Angeles and has maintained a consistent practice for over 20 years across Classical Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Iyengar traditions.
Lisa Marie's credentials:
- 20+ years of dedicated practice (not teaching—practice)
- Training in Classical Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Iyengar
- Active studio operator and teacher
- Daily practitioner before she's a writer
We do not hire:
- Content marketers with 200-hour weekend certifications
- Wellness influencers who practice "yoga-inspired movement"
- AI tools to generate "SEO-optimized" content
- Writers who can't tell you the difference between pranayama and Pilates breathing
Research Standards
When we make claims about yoga's effects or benefits, we require:
- Peer-reviewed sources for health or scientific claims
- Traditional texts (Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, etc.) for philosophical or historical context
- Lineage-based knowledge from recognized teachers and traditions
- Practitioner experience to contextualize theoretical knowledge
We do not cite:
- Wellness blogs without credentials
- Social media influencers as "experts"
- Marketing materials from fitness brands
- Anecdotal "studies" from yoga apps
Content Review Process
Every article goes through:
- Practitioner review — Does this reflect actual practice?
- Accuracy check — Are claims supported by credible sources?
- Clarity review — Can a beginner understand this without dumbing it down?
- Authenticity filter — Does this sound like a teacher or a marketer?
If an article can't pass all four, we rewrite or scrap it.
What We Don't Do
We don't chase trends. If "goat yoga" is trending, we're not writing about it unless there's a legitimate lineage-based reason to.
We don't use clickbait. No "10 Yoga Poses That Will Change Your Life!" or "This One Trick Yogis Don't Want You to Know!"
We don't oversimplify complex philosophy. Yoga is more than stretching. We respect that.
We don't accept paid placements in editorial content. Studio listings are separate from our articles. No studio pays to be featured in our guides.
Corrections Policy
If we get something wrong, we fix it promptly and transparently.
Factual errors are corrected as soon as they're identified. Significant corrections are noted at the top of the article with the date of the update.
If you spot an error, let us know. We'd rather be corrected than perpetuate misinformation.
Questions About Our Editorial Process?
If you have questions about our editorial standards, spot an error, or want to know more about our review process—reach out.