Okido Yoga Melbourne

The art of Okido Yoga that was developed by a Japanese Master Masahiro Oki  is sought widely now in Melbourne. Who wouldn't be interested in learning the combination of yoga postures and meditation? Developing one's strength, stamina and flexibility are awesome skills that most people want to acquire. These skills bring awareness and balance in our lives. This is the beauty of okido yoga. To experience the process of transition of body, mind and spirit is the fundamentals of this art. It is the  fundamentals to be learned  to open the pathway of the inner source of calmness. This inner calmness is believed to be existing in the heart of each one of us. It is believed to lead a healthy and complete lifestyle.

The basic principles of Okido Yoga is the belief that “Life itself is God”. Therefore, God is in ourselves. The teaching of Oki-do is all about acting the good of life. It  teaches and encourages  a  wide range of experiences  to awaken an  individual’s ability to  live  a  happy,  healthy  and  responsible  life. It is about positive mind, Hara, laughter, gratitude and oneness.
 
The basic learning starts from breathing postures, exercise and meditation to align and balance the structures and energies in the body. It is claimed to be therapeutic. Among the health benefits of okido yoga are:

• Improvement of muscle tone, stamina, flexibility and strength
• Releases tension
• Improves circulation
• Manage stress and anxiety
• Boosts concentration and creativity
• Manage body pain
• Helps healthy blood pressure, menopause, asthma
• Improves skeletal and muscular structures; respiratory and nervous system
• Improves sleep and relaxation

Every teacher of Okido Yoga has their own interpretation according to what they have learned from their experiences in daily life. It is not about relying on external form of teaching only. It is more of a personal experience and lifelong personal practice. Breathing, gratitude for life, building hara, eliminate the unnecessary, doing the opposite to balance, doing what is right and humbleness are among important concept of Okido Yoga. The importance of learning the concept and putting it to action is the trending lifestyle of Okido Yoga.

Learning the art of Okido Yoga is like opening the key to understand Yoga Life in deep and wide wayS. There are several types of yoga, yet okido yoga has its own share of difference. It is more about awareness of own capacities by regaining life force. Learning and practice will deepen  and explore their experiences in life. Practices  include  purification,  strengthening, meditation, asana, chanting, corrective exercise,natural nutrition and healing.

In Melbourne, Takao Nakazawa is the founder of Okido Yoga. He is one of the student of  Master Masahiro himself. Nakasawa have several students who are now devoted to share the beauty of the art  in Melbourne. If Okido Yoga kindles your interest and wanted to learn the art, you should take classes from the experienced teachers. Trained and experience teacher can make your learning more productive and beneficial. Okido Yoga courses can be up to 350 hours or more. Most Okido Yoga teachers charge student per session or per hour.