Masaaki Okamura
Born in Japan, Masaaki moved to Boston in ‘93, where he attended Boston University and graduated with a degree in psychology. He began practicing yoga in 2002.
Masaaki has training in Kyokushin-karate, with the Hong Kong Royal Police Aikido team, and the Hong Kong Asian Olympic Judo team. He brings over 20 years of martial arts training to his teaching with a strong emphasis on mental training.
He has over a decade of teaching experience influenced by Coeli Marsh and Tom Alden. In his classes, Masaaki is committed to training awareness, to tune attitude, and works to empower students own intelligence and wisdom to be able to heal and be whole. He uses skilled techniques to help students and remains committed to working with wisdom, and kindness to help others.
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Heated Flow • Masaaki Okamura • 60 minutes
Masaaki has training in Kyokushin-karate, with the Hong Kong Royal Police Aikido team, and the Hong Kong Asian Olympic Judo team. He brings over 20 years of martial arts training to his teaching with a strong emphasis on mental training. He has over a decade of teaching experience influenced by C...
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Heated Flow • Masaaki Okamura • 60 minutes
Masaaki has training in Kyokushin-karate, with the Hong Kong Royal Police Aikido team, and the Hong Kong Asian Olympic Judo team. He brings over 20 years of martial arts training to his teaching with a strong emphasis on mental training. He has over a decade of teaching experience influenced by C...
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Feel your Feet • Masaaki Okamura • 10 minutes
We often forget about our feet, but they are our foundation. They're also prone to injury and pain. Join Masaaki Okamura for 10 minutes of mindfulness to stretch and strengthen the feet.
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Blissful Breathing • Masaaki Okamura • 15 minutes
Join Masaaki Okamura for 15 minutes of casual breathing exercises that can support and anchor you anytime you need a reset.
Suggested props: bolster, block, blanket, or chair.
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Harmonize the Hips • Masaaki Okamura • 30 minutes
Masaaki's attention to anatomy and balance shine in this 30-minute slow flow that releases tension in the hips without over-stretching
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Yoga Yawn for Morning or Night • Masaaki Okamura • 30 minutes
Masaaki Okamura leads a 30-minute general stretching practice that's perfect for any time of day, whether you're just waking up, need a mid-day break, or are preparing for sleep.
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Cold Shoulders • Masaaki Okamura • 15 minutes
Winter weather and office work keep us hunched and shoulders tense. Reset and rediscover your range of motion with this 15-minute shoulder reset from Masaaki Okamura.
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Relax & Renew: Slow Flow Preparing for Yoga Nidra • Masaaki Okamura • 60 minutes
Masaaki Okamura shares a restorative sequence followed by a full yoga nidra guided relaxation practice. Perfect before bed or any time of day when you're feeling the need to rest and restore.
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Sirsasana • Masaaki Okamura • 30 minutes
Masaaki Okamura demonstrates classical sirsasana and teaches how to access this pose safely from a place of stability and comfort.
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Unpacking Seated Forward Bend • Masaaki Okamura • 30 minutes
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Unpacking Bridge Pose (Setu Bandasana) • Masaaki Okamura • 20 minutes
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Slow Flow: Shoulder Work • Masaaki Okamura • 35 minutes
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Case Study: Urdhva Danurasana • Masaaki Okamura • 40 minutes
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Slow Flow: Chest Breathing • Masaaki Okamura • 45 minutes
Afternoon slow flow focused on using the chest to support breathing
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Asana Lab: Janu Sirsasana A (Head to Knee Forward Bend) • Masaaki Okamura
Janu Sirsasana or Head of the Knee Pose is one of those "drive by" shapes we don't spend a lot of time dissecting. It's one of the best ways to get a stretch for the legs and low back with the added bonus of hip opening. Masaaki unpacks the shape using props, research poses and a quick anatomy le...
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Flow: The Classics • Masaaki Okamura • 25 Minutes
Move your body, ignite your breath and train your awareness in this 20 minute classic flow with Masaaki Okamura.
All Levels
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Flow: Afternoon Flow with Masaaki Okamura 60 min
60 minutes to integrate and harmonize
Suggested props: 2 Blocks
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Slow Flow: Seated Flow • Masaaki Okamura • 30 min
Join Masaaki for a gentle and grounding seated Slow Flow. No props needed. All levels welcome.