My Philosophy on Yoga Psychology
I believe the reason we are born is to answer one question: “How can we live a truly happy life?” Yoga Psychology is the tool for this inquiry—a way to explore the specific answer that lies within each of us.
While the goal is simple, “to fully accept yourself and your life,” I believe that explaining the theory is less important than providing an experience that allows participants to arrive there themselves.
What is Yoga Psycology
This is the original method I have developed.
As I mentioned earlier, “to walk a path of self-acceptance” can sometimes be a difficult endeavor for us as human beings. The idea is as simple as following the path you desire, yet we can be led astray by many things.
To find the path you truly desire, you must connect with what I call your “Core”—the very essence that lies within you. This requires not only knowledge and thought, but also the “body.” And the body can be understood as our five senses.
In Yoga Psychology, we use the body to sharpen the five senses, allowing you to connect with your Core. It is an experience of truly meeting yourself.
How It Began
I was introduced to Yoshi and Rie, the founders of nehan, by our facilitator, Naoki.
At the time, I was in the process of building my own retreat center in Hakushu, Yamanashi, but I was immediately captivated by nehan’s worldview and their dedication to creating truly authentic retreats.
As I spoke more with Yoshi and Rie, I felt that nehan was the very realization of what I myself wanted to create. So, when they asked me to join as a facilitator, my decision was immediate.
Later, I had the chance to see the participants, and I was moved by how earnestly they engaged in the process of facing themselves. It was then that I resolved to offer my absolute best performance here.
A Final Message
A long time ago, I wasn’t living my own life. I was constantly worried about what others thought, blaming others for my problems, seeking their validation, and asking for their opinions.
My life felt meaningless, and I was in a state of self-abandonment.
It was during that time that I went through a profound experience of connecting with my “Core” through my own mind and body.
That single experience is what later led me to develop the Yoga Psychology method. When I realized that this was something that only I could have created, I was able to fully accept myself. I could finally say, “I’m glad I went through that desperate period in my life,” and “I’m glad to be who I am.”
When I witness someone transform through this method, it is a moment of self-acceptance for me as well. That is my greatest motivation.
