Eriko Iwatate
Yoga Instructor
Tokyo studio
Hometown: Yokohama, Japan
Languages: Japanese, English
Birthday: March 15
Training/education:
Gaia Flow Yoga Teacher Training (500-hour Yoga Alliance Certified)
PhD in Epidemiology, University of Texas, TX
Mentor: Crystal Rae and Andres IIIera
Primary practice? Asana, focusing on arm balances, handstands, and controlled transitions (especially using eccentric contractions)
Favorite pose? Bound Twisted Grasshopper Pose and Handstand to Crow or Flying Man (not a pose but a favorite transition!)
Favorite fruit? Watermelon
Interests outside of yoga? Cats, Cats, and more Cats (I am known as the “cat lady” and I have four at home)
Special talent? Teaching handstands with minimal effort by focusing on alignment, biomechanics, and balance rather than brute strength.
Social media: IG: @epidemiyogini