オンラインレッスンを始めて６ヶ月たちました。週の半分は顔を合わせている友人から「１２月に入ってから顔の血色が良くなったけど、何かしてる？」と言われました。人から言われてびっくりしたけど、１２月から始まった「朝のロケット太陽礼拝＆陰ヨガ」の効果が出始めているんだと実感しました。冬に入ってからの早起きと起きてすぐの運動は「無理、ムリ、続かない。。。」と思ってました。ところが、オンラインが終わった１日目、台所に立つといつもの私ではない自分がいました。目線は高くなってて腰と背中の張りもなく体がとても楽で驚きでした。頭もスッキリして、なんだか快適だな～て感じました。Eriko先生とTakeshi先生のお昼のレッスンも毎回違ったテーマで楽しみです。内容もガッツリで、やった感満載です。手の位置、目線、重心移動、引き込みなど、事細かに説明を入れてくれるのでとても分かりやすいです。終わってからのダラスの話や猫の話など、ヨガ以外でも楽しませてもらってます。そして倒立モンスターと後屈お化けのお二人の登場で更に拡大するロケットヨガを楽しみにしてます！

Eriko先生、Takeshi先生、Elena先生、Kenshu先生いつもありがとうございます。Athlete familyへcommonの感想です。先生方のlessonをonlineで受けられるのはとても貴重で光栄です。Rocket Yoga、back bend、hand standのポーズが多いからです。私の身体は柔軟性に欠けています。hand standも壁を使ってがやっとです。スタジオで受ける恥ずかしい思いも、onlineでは人目を気にせずできます。ワイヤレスピンマイクでのinstructionが聞き取りやすく、ポーズもわかりやすいです。音楽がミュート時でも画面に非表示で流れ、ポーズに集中することができます。インストラクションとミュージック、音量のバランスもちょうどよいです。

Eriko先生への感想です。2024年7月から教わっています。12月からはGood Morning太陽礼拝ありがとうございます。お忙しい中、Every morning ありがとうございます。私はwaist をshape upしたいのでツイスト三昧が特に好きです。Anatomic instructionは、scientific evidenceがbase なのでlogical です。Dallas Yoga talkもvarietyで面白く楽しみにしてます。Lesson後のQ&Aも丁寧な点が特にLove is whyです。

Takeshi先生への感想です。同年9月から教わってます。お忙しい中、Every weekありがとうございます。Modest personalityがwonderfulです。In contrast, T-shirtsがredやorangeでvivid です。upper body poseがclearです! CatのPumaとMiraにchill してます。

Elena先生への感想です。Many of the instructions are in English, so I will express my opinion in my poor English. I’m honored to be taught by a rhythmic gymnast.  The dignified posture is wonderful. Your English and Japanese pronunciation is beautiful. The backbend posture is more beautiful.The backbend monster may wake us up.

Kenshu先生への感想です。Thank you for a great time. I am honored to be taught by a gymnast. I want to be a handstand monster like you. I hope you will continue your lessons in the future. Please teach us what gymnastics has taught you.

I’m looking forward to the next lesson!

“Eriko stands out as an extraordinary yogi and instructor, and mere words in a simple review fall short in capturing the deep respect and admiration I hold for her. Her yoga practice and teachings are nothing short of exceptional, showcasing her strength, flexibility, and her ability to guide students through even the most challenging yoga poses.

What truly distinguishes Eriko is her influence that extends beyond herself, resonating in her two remarkable yogi children, a living testament to the profound impact and dedication she brings to the art of yoga.

Having not only taken Eriko’s classes but having practiced alongside her in numerous yoga flows, I can genuinely attest to her remarkable and inspirational presence. Eriko stands out as one of the most inspirational yogis, showcasing her strength and dedication to the yogi lifestyle and practice…”

”Eriko is a gem of a human, and her brilliance shines through her classes and thoughtful guidance. She is fully present in her teaching and brings a warmth to the experience that makes you feel incredibly comfortable. It is clear how much she loves yoga and has a true passion for the practice and community. Eriko has a unique gift, and she has found a way to share that gift to challenge and bring out the best in all of her students. I am so grateful for the ways Eriko has helped me grow, and I am so excited for the journey as I continue to learn from her and, my absolute favorite, practice with her.”

”Eriko’s yoga class has truly become a sanctuary for me. Her guidance caters to all levels, creating a welcoming environment where I, as a new yogi, never felt out of place. The noon classes are a much-needed mental reset from work. I found the studio through a friend’s recommendation and can genuinely say it’s more than just a yoga space—it’s a community where individual journeys are embraced. I highly recommend Eriko’s class; it has been a positive and fulfilling part of my wellness journey.”

“Eriko is one of the best yoga teachers I have met. Not only she is a hardcore yogi, but also her teaching technique is absolutely amazing. She focuses on strength building and use different methods to help students find the connection between mind and body. As a teacher, she continues to improve her personal practice as well as her teaching skills. She is strong inside and out. It is a fortunate that I am able to find Eriko, learn from her and practice with her.”

“Eriko appeared on my yoga radar about seven years ago. She stood out for her friendliness and an energetic intensity. Eriko’s practice was improving dramatically. After she decided to take teacher training, and began teaching, we all started to learn more about how Eriko was able to excel. Of course it was partly hard work, but there was more to it. Eriko is able to open those stuck parts that stay stuck in most of us. She combines classical and innovative movements. Her classes are challenging, creative and wonderful. They are like Eriko. Try her class. You will be challenged, and rewarded. I cannot recommend this talented teacher highly enough! “

“I’ve known Eriko personally and professionally for 8 years now and I feel blessed to have met a person who is so genuine and pure hearted. She is a true friend who always encourages you to bring out the best in you. Professionally, she has been a great mentor to me who sets a great example for you to follow and also gives you challenges to build your confidence, but never leaves your side during that process and constantly supports you until you achieve your final goal. She is a true example of “grit” and “determination” since I have seen that translate in her professional life as she achieved all the work goals and grew up the ladder parallelly juggling between mom duties, completing her doctorate in epidemiology and practicing and teaching yoga. From all the knowledge that she has gathered through these years, she is very passionate about sharing her “Yogrits” and “Yogic” and its benefits with the world. I am sure, everyone would love this unique journey of “Yogrits” with Eriko and my best wishes for its success!”

“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Eriko for 10 years now and watched her grow from Student to Scientist to Yogi, giving 110% every step of the way.  Yoga is a powerful tool. I’ve seen how Eriko’s Yoga training has built her physical and emotional resilience and her passion for teaching can do the same for you. She leads with compassion and encouragement which makes her a phenomenal instructor. She is a master of her craft and a gift to the Yoga community.”