~ chi maehara ~
Training Certificates or Qualifications:RYT 200 hours (Hatha/Yin/Vinyasa) certified. Standard Mental Health First Aider, accredited by Te Pou, Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa
Yoga Influences: Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, with regular Hot60/90 practice.
Inspirational teachers: Books:The Language of Yin, Teaching yoga beyond posture, Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Patanjari Yoga Sutra, Textbook of Yoga poses, Yoga Bible. Person: Honestly, every teacher I encounter is unique and inspiring in their own way!
Background: I am a Japanese full-time corporate worker who cherishes the balance between corporate life and wellness activities. I love designing my yoga classes to be as textbook authentic as possible. I believe that originality and unique flair naturally arise from my personality, the atmosphere, and the audience in the class.
Why I practice: I believe yoga is a practice of finding "How are you today?"—a time to notice how my body, mind, and focus are today. I love taking the time to pay attention and check in with every part of my body, and yoga fits perfectly into my routine.
Why I teach: Just because... so many beautiful things happen! Seeing people wake up from savasana is rewarding, as is hearing about their moments and their day.
Favourite quotes:
Be kind to others, and be extra kind to yourself.
Join Chi on the mat for an enriching and supportive practise, where every breath is an opportunity for growth, connection, and self-discovery.
