Yui
Pilates Instructor
Hometown: Nagoya, Japan
Languages: Japanese, English
Birthday: December 11
Training/education:
・Bachelor of Japanese Literature, Aoyamagakuin University Tokyo Japan
・Vocal skills training at Musicians’ Institute in Los Angeles, U.S.
・Bikram Yoga Certified, 26and2
・Rainbow Kids Yoga Certified Teacher
・Basi Pilates Mat Certified Teacher
Mentor: Sachiko Kijima
Favorite prop? Block
Primary practice? Meditation, Asana, whatever makes me feel good at the time
Teaching style? Pilates, Vinyasa Flow. People say that my lessons are meditative.
What poses do you always teach? Pelvic curl, Balancing pose
Favorite pose? Side stretch and all back bending poses
Least favorite pose? Standing separate leg stretching pose
Favorite Tokyo neighborhood? Akasaka, Asakusa, Omotesando
Favorite fruit? Japanese strawberry
Favorite tunes for yoga? Tibet music
What do you always do when you ride the train? Listen to music
Most embarrassing yoga moment? None
Interests outside of yoga? Singing, talking to my friends
Special talent? I guess I’m good at making friends
Hunter or gatherer? Both
What word do you always say or spell wrong? Elbow and Knee in Japanese
Anything else you want to add? I have been teaching yoga in many countries as a travel yogi. Can’t wait to share and enjoy yoga and Pilates practice here in Tokyo!
Social media/website: IG: @yuihioki