For SEGO Initiative

Meet SEGO founded by Alana and Michel Bonzi

Nami Yoga Studio will hold Charity Park Yoga with various NPOs during the fall and spring seasons! This time, we will be collaborating with SEGO Initiative founded by Alana and Michel Bonzi. They are based in Fujisawa and organize the Fujisawa Beach Cleaning Projects that engage corporate action and local volunteers to clean up the marine debris that plagues the Fujisawa beach.

Our Intentions

Beyond the practice of yoga, which is not limited to one's own physical and mental health, it is about "giving back" to those who have given to us and having a compassionate attitude toward others and society. This "giving back" can start with our family, friends, co-workers, living things, and our everyday surroundings! As a studio, we will be starting our activities together with you.

Fujisawa Beach Clean Project by SEGO Initiative

Fujisawa Beach Clean Project by SEGO started in 2009.  The Project involves a large-scale, biannual beach, park, and jinja cleanups. The cleanups are usually held in Spring (Earth Day) and Fall (International Coastal Cleanup Campaign) on the Fujisawa Enoshima coast in Shonan. These family-friendly beach cleanups include collecting data on marine debris, and a networking aperitif afterward.

This is the fifth time Nami Yoga Studio will participate in this project. Last time, we collected a large amount of garbage, including microplastics, cigarettes, and glass.

One of the lessons of yoga is Shaucha (cleaning). We believe it is important to keep not only ourselves clean, but also the earth we live on. Please join this beach clean-up and support SEGO's activities!

Alongside the beach clean, we will also be offering two 15-minute mini yoga sessions on the beach. People can feel free to join yoga sessions before or in the middle of the cleanup. During the second session, we will create one big human Mandala as a group. In all yoga sessions, children are also welcome.

All the proceeds will go to SEGO Initiative.

Details

Location: Katase Higashi Hama, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan Map

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024

(rain day: Sunday, October 6, 2024)

Time: 9:45 - 10:00 -  Welcome Cafe and Orientation by SEGO

10:00~ - Yoga Session 1

10:30~12:00 - Clean, Collect and Count

12:00~ - Yoga Session 2 (including Human Mandala)

12:30~ 13:00 Take debris to drop off location and large group photo

13:00 Light Lunch

14:00  End

(please note that schedule may vary slightly on day.)

Price: 2,500 yen per person for the entire event

If you would like to donate more, please contact info@namiyogastudio.com.

Teacher: Tsubaki and Miho

What to bring:

• Yoga mat or Towel

• Water

• Fanny Pack for personal belongings

• Shoes for safety (yoga will be done barefoot on the mat)

Booking details:

• Please book through the Nami Yoga Studio booking system (Glofox), or the button below.

• If you are coming to yoga with your child or with your friends, please book for everyone by adding the appropriate number of “people attending” or “friends” during your booking process.

Please note:

• As this is an outdoor event, if it rains, it will be held on the rain day. If both days rain, we will cancel and inform you by email. There will be no refund and all the proceeds will go to SEGO Initiative, as promised.

Join us in making this Earth a cleaner, beautiful place!