Makiko Sekine

Substitute Yoga Instructor

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Languages: Japanese, English

Birthday: February 29

Training/education:

  • Yoga Instructor Certificate YIC (RYT 200HR), Singapore

  • Yoga Instructor Certificate by Indian Institute of Patanjali Yoga, Singapore

  • 10 Hours Wheel YogaTeacher Training, Singapore

  • 10 Hours Advanced Meditation, Singapore

  • Bachelor of Business Management, Aoyamagakuin University

Mentor: Master Ganesh Prasad

Favorite prop? Block, Strap

Primary practice? Meditation, Asana, Breathing

Teaching style? Hatha, Vinyasa, Core

What poses do you always teach? Cat & Cow, Low lunge, Warrior 2

Favorite pose? Pigeon pose

Least favorite pose?  Pigeon pose, I love and hate it.

Favorite Tokyo neighborhood? Setagaya, Aoyama

Favorite fruit? Pink Dragon Fruit, Tankan Orange, Strawberry, Mango

What do you always do when you ride the train? Listening to music & Reading Kindle

Most embarrassing yoga moment? was wearing my yoga pants inside out throughout the entire class.

Interests outside of yoga? Travel, Golf, Horse Riding

Special talent? I can open my toes 180° when I'm sitting and my knees are attached

Hunter or gatherer? I don't know, please tell me what you think!

What word do you always say or spell wrong? Right and Left. It's a fatal error as a yoga teacher. I'm working on it.

Anything else you want to add? I am thankful to be a part of Nami Yoga Studio!