Kayo Kurihara
Substitute Yoga Instructor
Tokyo Studio
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Languages: Japanese, English
Birthday: June 12th
Training/education:
Eastern Nazarene College, MA (Bachelor’s degree)
Southern New Hampshire University, NH (Master’s degree)
Atmananda (Vinyasa) Yoga with John Tamayo (200/500-hour Yoga Alliance Certified)
International Iyengar Yoga Seminar with Chantal Jaufred, Bobby Clennell, and others
Dharma Wheel Yoga with Dov Vargas, Raquel Vamos, Fabio Fillippi
Hatha Raja Yoga with Andrei Ram (500-hour Yoga Alliance Certified)
Mentor: Andrei Ram
Primary practice? Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, and Yoga Sutras
Favorite pose? Kurmasana and Downward-Facing Dog
Favorite tunes for yoga? So Purkh by Nirinjan Kaur
Interests outside of yoga? Drawing, cooking, running, cycling, mountain climbing, and snowboarding (I haven’t been able to go recently because I’ve lived in places without mountains—but I’m planning to go this year and I’m so excited!).
Socialmedia: @kayo.yoga