Meet Your Instructor
Our mission is to create a welcoming space where individuals can discover and nurture the deep love within themselves. Through the transformative practices of yoga and mindfulness, we aim to guide our community toward greater self-awareness, healing, and inner peace. By fostering connections and a sense of belonging, we strive to build a supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to grow, thrive, and embrace their true selves.
Yoga teacher
Chami Nagai
I was born in Nagano, Japan, but grew up in many different countries. Through this experience of constant liminal space, I came to value living in an authentic way wherever I am placed. I strive to create a safe space for practicing yoga where students can explore their inner world through physical movement, breath awareness, and compassionate observation of the self. I believe yoga is a tool that allows us to embrace ourselves just as we are, so that we can live out our unique and precious life for ourselves and the world.
I love to play the piano, sing and laugh, walk barefooted in the park (when it’s warm), drink chai, and to have heart to heart conversations. I’ve lived in 6 different countries and consider both Japanese and English as my heart languages. In my former life I worked with education projects in the slums of Cambodia and helped start up and manage a social enterprise after the tsunami in Tohoku, Japan. I’m married to a wonderful fellow global nomad, David, and we currently reside in Yokohama with our son.
Qualifications
Chami, our passionate yoga instructor, brings years of experience and a commitment to holistic well-being. Certified in various yoga styles, she offers expert guidance and personalized instruction to help you reach your full potential.
Yoga Alliance
Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT (experienced 500 hour registered yoga teacher) with over 2700 hours of teaching hours
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga Alliance RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher), Prenatal Yoga Instructor certified by Kripalu Japan
Kids Yoga
Kids yoga training from Kids Yoga Institute
Language
B.A. in TESOL and Linguistics (Japanese native, English fluent)
Stop for a moment and take a deep breath.
What do you feel in your body, heart, and mind?
If you’re looking for a space to help you come back to this present moment through physical movement, breath awareness, and compassionate observation, you’ve found your home.