People
August 15th, 2010
Interview: Dean Jerrehian, Founder of JadeYoga, on Eco-friendly Yoga Mats
An interview with JadeYoga founder, Dean Jerrehian, about his company’s environmentally friendly philosophy and approach to business.
July 31st, 2010
Interview: Jessica Heynis and Philippe Brawerman on Yoga in the Workplace
Historically the disciplines of yoga and business share little in common and are even considered antagonistic by some. Jessica Heynis and Philippe Brawerman teach classes and workshops that introduce yogic tools and concepts to the business environment.
July 15th, 2010
Interview: Midori Kameoka, Founder of Argutha Healing Center, Talks About Sustainable Living in Tokyo
Midori Kameoka, founder, talks about the philosophy behind Argutha Holistic Healing Center, which offers a vegetarian cafe, aromatherapy salon and school, and a yoga studio in Tokyo’s Minami-aoyama area.
June 30th, 2010
Interview: Em Bettinger — Raw Food and Veganism in Japan
Em Bettinger, a popular yoga teacher at Sun & Moon and KAIS International School, talks about the raw food and vegan lifestyle in Tokyo.
June 15th, 2010
Interview: Kranti — Producing a Yoga DVD in Japan
Kranti, a popular Tokyo-based teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, talks about the making of his recently released DVD, “Next Level Yoga”.
May 31st, 2010
Interview: Anandra George, Teaching Yoga Mantras in Tokyo
Anandra George, a yoga teacher and life coach from Hawaii, talks about teaching mantra workshops in Tokyo.
May 15th, 2010
Interview: Adi Carter — Slacklining and AcroYoga in Japan
Adi Carter, a multi-talented yoga teacher from New York, talks about teaching AcroYoga, Slacklining, Asana and detox yoga in Tokyo.
April 30th, 2010
Interview: Jesse Lee Parker — Tao Yoga in Japan
Jesse Lee Parker, master of “Tao Yoga”, a range of practices learned from Chinese masters over many years, talks about his work in Japan.
April 15th, 2010
Interview: Kino Macgregor, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Instructor from Miami, Talks About Her Upcoming Japan Visit
Kino Macgregor, a top Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Instructor from Miami, talks about her upcoming Tokyo visit hosted by Under the Light Yoga School.
March 31st, 2010
Interview: Patrick Oancia, Founder and Director of YogaJaya (Part 2 of 2) – YogaJaya’s Yoga Teacher Training Courses
Patrick Oancia, Founder and Director of YogaJaya, talks about his school’s highly acclaimed and unique yoga teacher training programs.
March 15th, 2010
Interview: Patrick Oancia, Founder and Director of YogaJaya (Part 1 of 2) – The YogaJaya Vision
Patrick Oancia, Founder and Director of YogaJaya in Tokyo, talks about his school’s history, operating philosophy and vision for the future.
February 28th, 2010
Interview: Jules Febre of Jivamukti Yoga NYC — Hip Hop Asana in Japan
Jivamukti Yoga’s Jules Febre talks about his innovative use of hip hop music, making yoga more accessible and his upcoming Japan tour.
February 15th, 2010
Interview: Jonas Westring, Teacher of Anusara Yoga and Thai Yoga Bodywork, Talks About His Upcoming Japan Visit
Jonas will be visiting Japan in March to teach classes and workshops in Tokyo at Yoga Tree and so I interviewed him about his plans and expectations for his much anticipated visit.
January 31st, 2010
Interview: Todd Semo – Teaching Iyengar Yoga in Tokyo
Todd Semo, a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher from San Francisco and long time student of Manouso Manos, talks about teaching in Tokyo.
January 15th, 2010
Interview: Sara-Shivani – Juicier Japan: Exploring our Feminine Nature Through Yoga (Part 2 of 2)
Sara-shivani, a Japan-based teacher of Hatha and Tantra Yoga, Qigong and sacred femininity, talks about how we can find balance in Japan.
December 31st, 2009
Interview: Sara-Shivani – Juicier Japan: Exploring our Feminine Nature Through Yoga (Part 1 of 2)
Sara-Shivani talks about the challenges women face in modern Japan and why she felt compelled to create yoga programs specially for women.
December 15th, 2009
Interview: Maneesh Kalra, Tokyo-based Teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Tokyo-based teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Maneesh Kalra, talks about his unique background and his experiences teaching yoga in Tokyo.
November 30th, 2009
Interview: Chuck Miller, Teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga – Traveling and Teaching Yoga in Japan
World famous teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Chuck Miller, talks about his experiences in Japan; traveling, vegetarian food and teaching.
November 15th, 2009
Interview: Leza Lowitz, Director of Sun and Moon Yoga Studio (Part 2 of 2)
Leza and I talk about the Yoga Classics Input Project (YCIP) and Tibetan Heart Yoga, which her studio is introducing to Japan.
October 31st, 2009
Interview: Leza Lowitz, Director of Sun and Moon Yoga Studio (Part 1 of 2)
Leza Lowitz, director of Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, talks about her studio and how she sees the landscape of the Tokyo yoga community today.
October 15th, 2009
Interview: Dani Rippingale, Yoga Instructor and Writer (Part 2 of 2) – Eco-friendly Bamboo Fabric Yoga Wear by Movement
Tokyo-based yoga instructor and writer, Dani Rippingale, talks about the eco-friendly bamboo fabric yoga wear she distributes here in Tokyo.
September 30th, 2009
Interview: Dani Rippingale, Yoga Instructor and Writer (Part 1 of 2) – Teaching Yoga in Tokyo
Tokyo-based yoga instructor, Dani Rippingale, talks about her yoga background and her experiences teaching yoga as a foreigner in Japan.
September 15th, 2009
Interview: Michael Glenn, Head Teacher of Yoga Tree, Hiroo, Tokyo
Tokyo-based yoga instructor, Michael Glenn, talks about the background and philosophy of the studio he and his wife just opened in Hiroo.
August 31st, 2009
Interview: David Sirgany, Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
An interview with David Sirgany, a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher from San Francisco, talks about his experiences and impressions teaching yoga in Tokyo.
August 15th, 2009
Interview: Sebastian Bruno (Part 2 of 2) — Teaching Kontact Yoga in Japan
Sebastian Bruno, the Senior Teacher and Co-Director of the Unity International School of Massage in Thailand, talks about his experiences teaching yoga in Tokyo.
Classifieds »
Sales Staff Wanted for Easyoga Stall at Yoga Fest
Easyoga Japan will also have a booth in this year’s Yoga Fest.
We are urgently seeking staff to help with sales.
Announcements »
Social Media Platform Developer Intern for HelloYoga.com Project
This is your chance to be part of an exciting international creative agency in Tokyo. If you’re into social media (Facebook, Twitter, Mixi, Flickr, WordPress, LinkedIn, etc.), there’s really no hotter place to be than at Pikkles.
People »
Interview: Dean Jerrehian, Founder of JadeYoga, on Eco-friendly Yoga Mats
An interview with JadeYoga founder, Dean Jerrehian, about his company’s environmentally friendly philosophy and approach to business.
Life in Tokyo »
Happy Women Do Yoga (together)
Women’s circles are any kind of group run by and for women, that focus on creating a safe and nurturing space where participants can share their feelings and experiences, take creative risks, and manifest their deepest desires.
Take Action »
Eco-friendly Yoga Mat Carry Bags by Tammy Foote
Support the “Global Seva Challenge” by purchasing a beautiful eco-friendly yoga mat carry bag made from recycled Japanese kimonos and yukatas!
Teacher Tips »
Women’s Yoga Teacher Training – The Power of Sisterhood
After years of traveling, teaching and practicing, Sara Avant Stover distilled everything she learned about women and yoga into 5 facts that have truly transformed her practice and her life.