Editorial Policy

Yoga by Maya publishes evidence-informed yoga content written and reviewed by Maya Collins, E-RYT 500. This page explains who creates content, what "reviewed" means on this site, which sources are preferred, and how updates and corrections are handled.

Who writes and reviews content

All articles are written or substantively edited by Maya Collins, an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher. Articles marked as reviewed have been checked by Maya for factual accuracy, instructional clarity, safety notes, internal consistency, and alignment with the site's publishing standards.

What "reviewed" means

• The article has been checked for alignment, technique, and safety language where relevant.
• Health-related claims have been re-checked against cited sources or public-health guidance.
• Dates, links, and core recommendations have been reviewed for staleness.
• The visible "Last reviewed" date in the article template reflects the latest editorial pass.

Preferred source hierarchy

The site prefers primary and institutional sources over commentary. For health and science-adjacent topics, priority is given to PubMed-indexed studies, NIH resources, NCCIH, WHO materials, official guidelines, and primary reference texts.

• Preferred: peer-reviewed studies, systematic reviews, official guidance, and primary source texts.
• Used cautiously: textbooks, professional association standards, and named expert publications.
• Minimized: anonymous blog posts, content farms, and low-transparency aggregators.

Instructional vs health content

Not every article requires the same evidence standard. Technique cues, sequencing ideas, and pose setup guidance are primarily instructional. General or specific health claims require stronger sourcing, clearer scope limits, and, where appropriate, a medical disclaimer.

How often content is updated

Core pillar pages are reviewed periodically and whenever material information changes. Health pages are prioritized for updates when better evidence, revised guidance, or outdated source links are identified. Substantive edits are reflected in the article's visible review date.

Corrections and reader feedback

If you spot an error, outdated claim, broken link, or unclear instruction, email maya@yogabymaya.com. Corrections that affect meaning, safety, or factual accuracy are incorporated into the article and reflected in the next review update.

Sponsorship, affiliate relationships, and conflicts

Commercial relationships are disclosed clearly. Affiliate links and product-related conflicts are covered in more detail on the Affiliate / Conflict Disclosure page.