Yumiko Shimoi
Substitute Yoga Instructor
Hometown: Katsushika, Japan
Languages: Japanese, English
Birthday: May 18th
Training/education:
200 hour yoga alliance certificate RYT200 (UTL)
Prenatal yoga training course certificate (UTL)
Yoga safety leader certificate (UTL)
Autonomic Balance Aromatherapy (artq institute)
Dietary food adviser certificate
International medical association Chi Nei Tsang certificate
Favorite prop? Yoga Block and Bolste
Primary practice? Asana and Yama Niyama, Practicing Yoga Philosophy in daily life
Teaching style? Based on Hatha yoga, the initial warming up in the class is to stretch firmly from the shoulders and back to the hip joints and legs involving breath awareness. Following standing poses are flowing movements with a strong foundation. In the relaxing toward the end, restorative poses allow your inner grace and peace to reveal itself using blocks or bolsters to prepare the body for ultimate Shavasana. Whole practice helps clear the mind and body and recharge energy in the end.
What poses do you always teach? Downdog, Crescent Moon Pose, Warrior 1 & 2
Favorite pose? Warrior 2, Head standing pose
Least favorite pose? Arm balance
Favorite Tokyo neighborhood? Omotesando
Favorite fruit? Banana
Favorite tunes for yoga? Daphne Tse, Jon Hopkins, Helios, DJ Taz Rashid, Keigo Tanaka
What do you always do when you ride the train? Mix music for yoga class. Check my emails, LINE and reply. Instagram
Interests outside of yoga? Listening to music, traveling, cooking
Special talent? Fast learner
Hunter or gatherer? Mix
What word do you always say or spell wrong? Right and Left, and elbow and knees
Anything else you want to add? Focus your time on the things you enjoy and love!!
Social media: IG: @minirayumi