Evgeniya Golovanova
Yoga Instructor
Zhenya is YODA's yoga heart, guiding students of all levels in their yoga journey. With over 15 years of personal practice, she offers a warm and welcoming environment for everyone, including specialized classes for pregnant women and children. She is a certified yoga instructor passionate about helping her students connect with their inner selves, build strength and flexibility, and embrace mindfulness and relaxation. She is also a certified English teacher and is fluent in Japanese, so check out her language classes organised at YODA!
GREETINGS
Hello! I’m Zhenya, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my journey in yoga with you. With over 15 years of personal experience and certification as a yoga and English instructor, I’ve learned that yoga is an ever-evolving practice that offers endless opportunities for growth and discovery. It has brought me a sense of fulfillment and resilience, but I believe that the journey is ongoing.
In my classes, I strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable exploring their own paths. I cherish the interactions with my students, as they continually teach me about different perspectives and experiences. It’s this beautiful aspect of yoga that fascinates me—the way we learn from one another and grow together.
I focus on helping my students build physical strength, flexibility, and balance while nurturing mindfulness and relaxation. I encourage everyone to listen to their bodies and honor their unique journeys, understanding that each person’s experience is valuable.
My interest in yoga philosophy and its impact on our emotional and mental well-being guides my teaching. I’m excited to learn and discover alongside you, and I look forward to fostering a sense of community through our shared practice. Let’s embark on this beautiful journey of learning together!
QUALIFICATIONS
Yoga
Yoga Teaching Training (YTT)
USA (adults)
300h
Yoga Teaching Training (YTT)
USA (children of 3 y.o. ~ teenagers)
300h
English language teaching
English Teaching License
Over 20 years teaching experience
WORKSHOPS
Tsukuba Peaceful Festival 2024
Invited instructor
[Yoga in English]
Tsukuba Peaceful Festival 2023
Invited instructor
[Yoga in Engilsh]
Yogi Flight School (US)
Online
[Arm balances, inversion, other workshops]
Workshop by Carrie Owerko
Tokyo, Yonder Yoga, https://www.carrieowerko.com/
Educational Course No.8 "Promoter of Physical Activities"
Tsukuba, Division of Sports Promotion, Tsukuba City Hall
Annual Workshops by Nakagawara Shizuyo
Tsukuba, Division of Sports Promotion, Tsukuba City Hall
Assistant teacher
Workshop by Lisa Walford
Tokyo, Yoga Works