What Is Japanese Yoga Therapy?

Japanese Yoga Therapy is a refined integrative practice that draws from traditional yoga, Japanese martial arts principles, Zen Shiatsu, and classical Eastern Medicine. It is founded on the understanding that true health arises from harmony between the body, internal systems, energy flow, and the natural rhythms of the environment.

This method supports the cultivation and circulation of Life Force (Qi) through mindful movement, breath awareness, and therapeutic postures. By combining traditional yoga asana with precise, functional movements, Japanese Yoga Therapy works to activate energy pathways, restore internal balance, and support both physical function and psychological wellbeing.

Sessions are delivered as a form of Yoga Therapy, adapting practices to the individual’s constitution, current state of health, and seasonal influences. This personalised approach allows the body to respond appropriately to change, supporting resilience, recovery, and long-term vitality.

Central to Japanese Yoga Therapy is its seasonal framework, drawn from Eastern Medicine, which recognises that different organs and elements require support at different times of the year:

Autumn – Focuses on the lungs and large intestine, supporting respiration, immunity, and healthy elimination.

Winter – Aligns with the Water element, nourishing the kidneys and bladder, conserving energy, and strengthening vitality.

Spring – Centres on the liver and gallbladder, encouraging detoxification, renewal, and smooth energy flow.

Summer – Reflects the Fire element, supporting the heart and small intestine, emotional balance, and circulation.

Late Summer (Earth Element) – Governs digestion and grounding, stabilising both body and mind.

By aligning movement, breath, and therapeutic intention with the natural cycles of the seasons, Japanese Yoga Therapy supports optimal organ function, balanced energy, and holistic wellbeing.

Each session is carefully tailored, integrating Eastern diagnostic principles with therapeutic movement to restore balance, improve internal function, and promote a sustainable state of health and vitality.