Masako Miyakawa

Teaches at The Giving Tree Yoga Studio

Masako stumbled into a yoga class after having a particularly hard day in February, 2001. The rest, as they say, is history. She practices yoga not only for its physical, mental, and emotional benefits, but because it is just so much fun! Sharing what she has learned and experienced with her students has brought her joy and happiness beyond all measure. Originally from Japan and having gone to all- irls Buddhist school has prepared her to infuse Buddhist teachings with yogic philosophy, and weaving them into the class. She is known for her mindful, caring, kind, and light hearted approach to yoga and to her students. Masako received her certification from Integral Yoga in 2004 and OM Yoga teacher in 2005, with additional training in: restorative, anatomy, yin, pre-and-post natal, and chair yoga. She is also fluent in Japanese.