In my Yoga classes, whether you can make difficult Asana (pose) or whether you have a great flexibility is NOT a primary fact. We value on how you listen to your body in order to understand what your body can do with today's practice, how to take care of yourself and how you live your life. - Mariko Hiyama
Mariko Hiyama
Yoga Alliance 200hrs recognised Yoga Teacher Training and Martial Arts Integrated Yoga Teacher Training completed. She is currently advancing her practice and learning deeper insight of Healing methods as well as "Body & Mind" anatomy under the guidance of masters in various fields. Healing Qi Gong "Phoenix Qi Gong" Senior Instructor accredited by Natural Energy Academy (Hong Kong).
She has over 8 years of experiences in teaching.
Owner of MAITRI ASIA Limited (MARI Yoga, FACE & SOUL) Mariko is also a certified Sorensensistem™Facial Reflexologist (Sorensensistem™ Facial Reflex Therapy & Japanese Cosmo Facial Lift) and providing various therapy programs as well as education programs as a Facial Reflex Therapy trainer at various the world's top-class wellness resorts.
Group (corporates, communities, fitness clubs etc) & Private "Well-Being" Yoga & Qi Gong Sessions.
Appreciate nature, music, photography, heart-warming & Ayurvedic food, travelling. Routine practices are Yoga, Qi Gong & Windsurfing and integrating Yoga & Qi Gong.
She has over 8 years of experiences in teaching.
Owner of MAITRI ASIA Limited (MARI Yoga, FACE & SOUL) Mariko is also a certified Sorensensistem™Facial Reflexologist (Sorensensistem™ Facial Reflex Therapy & Japanese Cosmo Facial Lift) and providing various therapy programs as well as education programs as a Facial Reflex Therapy trainer at various the world's top-class wellness resorts.
Group (corporates, communities, fitness clubs etc) & Private "Well-Being" Yoga & Qi Gong Sessions.
Appreciate nature, music, photography, heart-warming & Ayurvedic food, travelling. Routine practices are Yoga, Qi Gong & Windsurfing and integrating Yoga & Qi Gong.
Mariko’s interest in Yoga began when she was a young girl and was a result of her relating to various ethical and moral attributes that her life had in common with yoga philosophy. The way she was raised in Japan set the stage; she was taught Compassion, Gratitude, Respect for all living things, and Acceptance of Reality and of Oneself. These qualities all have their roots in yoga philosophy which teaches their development.
○ Born in Fukuoka, Japan
○ Director at MAITRI ASIA Limited
○ Well-Being Program Curator
○ B.A. in International Economics at Kumamoto Gakuen University
○ Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Luxembourg
○ International Exchange Program at the University of Montana
○ Working experiences in the banking/insurance industry across Asia and
Europe
○ Founder of a sub-network, ASIA Network, at Professional Women's Group in
Zurich, Switzerland
○ Managed academic projects & conferences as well as various networking
events in Switzerland, Luxembourg & UK.
○ Wine & Spirit Education Trust (London) Intermediate Certification
○ Diploma in Facial Reflex Therapy at the International Institute Lone Sorensen
○ Diploma in Japanese Cosmo Facial Lifting ethod at the International Institute Lone Sorensen
○ Certification in Reflex Therapy for Parkinson, Alzheimer & Dementia
○ Certification in Reflex Therapy for Diabetes Patients
○ Usui REIKI practitioner (神秘伝-Level 3)
○ Energy Medicine - Yuen Method Trained by Rob Brinded
○ Practitioner & Instructor for Tai Chi - Qi Gong "Phoenix in Graceful Clouds of Blessing" (Master Joe Lok)
○ Speaks Japanese, English, Italian, French (basic), German (basic) and currently
learning Cantonese-Chinese.
While Mariko leads various Yoga Asana classes, she devotes her time to facilitate various events & workshops in Europe & Asia. She also serves at clinics in Hong Kong as a Facial Reflexologist as well as managing her own therapy space in Sheung Wan.
○ Born in Fukuoka, Japan
○ Director at MAITRI ASIA Limited
○ Well-Being Program Curator
○ B.A. in International Economics at Kumamoto Gakuen University
○ Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Luxembourg
○ International Exchange Program at the University of Montana
○ Working experiences in the banking/insurance industry across Asia and
Europe
○ Founder of a sub-network, ASIA Network, at Professional Women's Group in
Zurich, Switzerland
○ Managed academic projects & conferences as well as various networking
events in Switzerland, Luxembourg & UK.
○ Wine & Spirit Education Trust (London) Intermediate Certification
○ Diploma in Facial Reflex Therapy at the International Institute Lone Sorensen
○ Diploma in Japanese Cosmo Facial Lifting ethod at the International Institute Lone Sorensen
○ Certification in Reflex Therapy for Parkinson, Alzheimer & Dementia
○ Certification in Reflex Therapy for Diabetes Patients
○ Usui REIKI practitioner (神秘伝-Level 3)
○ Energy Medicine - Yuen Method Trained by Rob Brinded
○ Practitioner & Instructor for Tai Chi - Qi Gong "Phoenix in Graceful Clouds of Blessing" (Master Joe Lok)
○ Speaks Japanese, English, Italian, French (basic), German (basic) and currently
learning Cantonese-Chinese.
While Mariko leads various Yoga Asana classes, she devotes her time to facilitate various events & workshops in Europe & Asia. She also serves at clinics in Hong Kong as a Facial Reflexologist as well as managing her own therapy space in Sheung Wan.
Media:
- Compare Retreat Magazine
- ASIA SPA - Top 13 Yoga Studios & Classes in Hong Kong
- 南華早報 South Morning China Post
- Hong Kong Tatler - Hong Kong's New Best Yoga Studios (Page 5)
- Freja Daily - Founder Stories Interview
- Hong Kong Noise - Interview
- The Standard - 英文虎報
- Hive Life Interview
- Online Phoenix Qi Gong Instruction
- Corporate Yoga (Accenture Luxembourg, Melia Hotel Luxembourg, EuroMoney International and more)
- Power Yoga Class at Reebok Crossfit Valens (Luxembourg)
- Flow Power Yoga at Ellipse Fitness & Wellness Club in Luxembourg
- ZEN Flow Yoga at Ellipse Fitness & Wellness Club in Luxembourg
- Vital Yoga at Vitalvie Fitness Club in Luxembourg
- Creator & Organiser of Open-Air SUNSET Yoga at Kyosk in Central Parc du Kirchberg (Luxembourg)
- Creator & Organiser of IMPACT Yoga at the IMPACTORY in Luxembourg
- Instructor & Organiser Yoga for Crossfitters at Reebok Crossfit Valens (Luxembourg)
- BUDOKON Yoga MIXED MARTIAL ARTS/YOGA Training in Frankfurt (BUDOKON EUROPE 2013 & 2014)
- Mixed Martial Arts Trainings with Black Belt Holder Trainers
- Crossfit Training Experiences
- Attended Asia Yoga Conference 2014 & 2015 in Hong Kong
- Facilitator & Co-Organiser of a Teacher Training & Workshops
- Attended Simon Park's Liquid Flow Yoga Workshop (Luxembourg)
- Attended Matthew Sweeney's Ashtanga Yoga workshop (Luxembourg)
- Attended Simon Low's Yin & Yang Yoga Program (Koh Samui)
- Open Yoga Class at The Hive in Hong Kong
- Attended Eric Standop's Face Reading Academy "Reading Signs of Health on the Face" Workshop (Hong Kong)
- Taoist Breathing "Open Gate Five" Teaching Approved by Master Joe Lok
- Featured in "Phoenix in Graceful Clouds in Blessing" demonstration
- Online Qi Gong Basic Practice - Available on Youtube
- Visiting Practitioner (Facial Reflexologist) at Kamalaya Koh Samui
- Visiting Healer at Sitaram Beach Retreat, Kerala in Indai
- Visiting Practitioner at St. Regis Vommuli Island, Maldives
- and more...
TESTIMONIAL
Simply put, Mariko is my favourite yoga teacher.
She is so positive & spiritual, you can be sure you’ll leave the studio fully resourced spiritually and physically.
I love her approach of yoga not as a sole physical practice but as a whole philosophy of acceptance and respect.
I’m grateful to practice with her and wish every yogi to meet her on their yoga journey.
- Aure Anne, France - Hong Kong - Manager in Banking Industry
Mariko is a true Yogi and amazing teacher! She is full of integrity, knowledge, positive energy and good intention! Anyone who has the opportunity to study with Mariko is very fortunate! - Fred Busch, Yoga Master Founder of Miami Yoga and Brickell Hot Yoga in Florida, USA.
Director of HOT POWER Yoga Teacher Training
I had my first introduction to yoga 1 week ago with Mariko. She is an amazing instructor, very professional. She balanced the lesson on my level so that the whole training was hard but not impossible to finish! Now I'm definitely addicted to yoga and I want to practice more and more! I can't wait for the next lesson with Mariko! - Davide, an Entrepreneur Co-founder eKoodo.com
E Out of the yoga teachers I had classes with you are by far my favorite because of your positive and gentle attitude! You motivated me a lot to continue my yoga path and I am happy that I can now take further steps for yoga practice. I feel that it was really the basis you gave me, that gave me the energy to dive now deeper into yoga. If you give a workshop in Luxembourg, please contact me, I would LOVE to attend it! Continue to be such a good teacher as you are. If ever I wanted to be a teacher, I wanted to be like you.
- Paule, Luxembourg - Middle School Student
It was my first time practicing yoga after many years.
Before the lesson I thought yoga was definitely not for me because of several hard positions I was not able to do. Mariko delivered a customized achievable complete practice lasting in 1h. She chose a mix of basic and intermediate postures keeping the practice just "challenging enough". I enjoyed the practice and I appreciated the final relaxation to which Mariko dedicated the last part of the training.
- Maurizio, Italy - Brand Manager at a Global FMCG company
I liked Mariko's Power Yoga session very much! Even though there were students of different level of experiences in Yoga, she achieved to deliver an high quality lesson for everyone!
- Francesca, France - Global Marketing
The practice with Mariko made me feel that I was in a safe place to explore my practice and deepen my knowledge of the yoga practice. The focus on the quality of breath and the quality of movement allowed a deep understanding of my body and the way it moves. During my lesson, I came across difficulties with full lotus position. A few weeks later, following the principles I learned from Mariko, I am able to perform full lotus, not only while seated, but also in shoulder-stand.
- Claire, Malta- University Student
We could not find a right replacement for our yoga class after Mariko moved to the new country. She provided us exceptional classes and our employees miss her & her classes!
- Dominique, Europe - HR Director at an International Organisation
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