OM yoga TT – Tokyo, Part 2

This morning Kazumi took Joe and me to the dance studio where the second half of the OM yoga 200 hour teacher training course is being held.  Joe is teaching the first three days of this ten day session with asana class from 9:30-11:15 followed by anatomy until 6pm.  

 

Here is Chama, owner of Tokyo-yoga.

Here is Chama, owner of Tokyo-yoga.

This is Joe with Anu, his translator for the day.

This is Joe with Anu, his translator for the day.

 

This is Kazumi -- manager of Tokyo-Yoga. She works so hard to make everything happen just right.

This is Kazumi -- manager of Tokyo-Yoga. She works so hard to make everything happen just right.

 

Chama in Cat Pose.  Do you know how to say this pose in Sanskrit?

Chama in Cat Pose. Do you know how to say this pose in Sanskrit?

 

Virabbhadrasana 2.

Virabbhadrasana 2.

Joe demonstrates Sirsasana.

Joe demonstrates Sirsasana.

 

The Japanese teacher training students are very good at paying attention.

The Japanese teacher training students are very good at paying attention.

 

I asked Joe to teach a Sirsana variation for Tamao who has a neck injury from surfing.

I asked Joe to teach this Sirsasana variation for Tamao who has a neck injury from surfing.

 

Joe demonstrates how to use a blanket in Salamba Sarvangasana.

Joe demonstrates how to use a blanket in Salamba Sarvangasana.

 

Here is the "Shyndi mark" -- many of the students asked me to sign their mats and make my drawing there, too.

Here is the "Shyndi mark" -- many of the students asked me to sign their mats and make my drawing there, too.

 

Outside the studio is a bench next to this sign which says, "You may smoke here."

Outside the studio is a bench next to this sign which says, "You may smoke here."

This shrine was on the corner.  Kazumi said this deity will help your cough go away.

This shrine was on the corner. Kazumi said this deity will help your cough go away.

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