Welcome to Circular Flow (Part II) with Akane! This intermediate-to-advanced practice moves from focused power into fluid mobility and calm. In twenty minutes, you’ll fire up the core, open the hips and chest, and finish with soothing shapes that settle the nervous system, all woven with steady, mindful breath. Expect purposeful progressions, optional backbends and inversions, and just enough challenge to leave you clear, grounded, and energized. Practice Part II on its own, or pair it with Part I when you want a longer flow. 

*Need support? Two yoga blocks (or sturdy books) are helpful.

This program will help you:

• Build powerful core strength and stability

• Increase mobility through hips, hamstrings, and spine

• Restore balance and calm with grounding breath and finishes

Namaste!

Welcome to Circular Flow (Part I) with Akane! This intermediate-to-advanced vinyasa sequence links dynamic Sun Salutations with standing poses, twists, and playful balances to build heat, strength, and focus. Expect options for Crow and Side Crow, expansive hip and hamstring openers, and energizing backbends, woven together with steady, mindful breath. This part can be practiced on its own or paired together with Part II; feel free to choose what suits you today. 

*For this 20-minute class, you may wish to have two yoga blocks (or sturdy books) handy.

This program will help you:

• Build heat and total-body strength

• Improve balance and core stability

• Increase mobility in the hips and hamstrings

Namaste!

Welcome to Demystifying Elephant Trunk Pose with Akane! In this intermediate-level program, we’ll take you through a progression of intentionally sequenced preparatory poses, designed to gradually open the hips, strengthen the core and upper body, and refine the subtle actions crucial for our peak, Elephant Trunk Pose.

*Having a yoga block or two handy can be beneficial for added support and to explore deeper variations in certain poses as we work towards this challenging yet rewarding posture. 

This program will help you:

• Build core and arm strength for balances

• Enhance flexibility and mobility in the hips

• Cultivate flow and focus

Namaste!

In the Malibu summer heat, Akane moves through intense power flows. Sun, stone, and cool water frame each sequence as she builds heat and keeps steady focus. This photo set highlights strength, control, and calm, with fire in her body and water at her side.