New contact details - Tel: 080-6480-1692 Email: theokinawayogastudio@gmail.com
ABOUT US
Ashley - Owner
Ashley is the owner at The Okinawa Yoga Studio. She is an experienced and passionate Yoga Instructor with a strong foundation in fitness and a love for movement that empowers both body and mind. With a background in strength training, HIIT & functional fitness, Ashley brings a dynamic edge to the mat, creating powerful, playful flows that challenge and engergize. Her classes are designed to build resilience, spark joy, and invite students to explore their edge with confidence and curiosity. whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, expect to sweat, smile, and leave feeling stronger - inside and out!
Sophie- Instructor
What began as a personal practice for Sophie developed into deep-rooted passion for sharing yoga with others. Her teaching philosophy is centered on the belief that yoga is for every BODY. She creates a welcoming space where students are encouraged to show up exactly as they are, emphasizing connection over performance. Props are always celebrated, and the practice is tailored to the individual, ensuring everyone feels grounded and empowered. In Sophie’s Vinyasa classes, students can expect a deep focus on cultivating stillness within movement. Drawing inspiration from the power of a rhythmic flow, she guides her students through sequences that are both steady and soulful. Every session you can expect a luxurious Savasana, leaving you feeling balanced, recharged, and deeply at peace.
Sabrina - Instructor
Sabrina has been a practitioner of yoga since 2015, and yoga provided a space in her life to discover what it means to be grounded. As a teacher, Sabrina knows how challenging every aspect of our modern life is, and that doesn’t stop with yoga. It can be tough to make it to our mat some days, but Sabrina is passionate about creating classes and a space that remind you of the strength within. With challenging flows filled with options to play and explore, Sabrina’s classes are ones designed to support you wherever you are, at any level of your journey. Here’s what Sabrina would like to say about joining her classes: “To me, there’s no such thing as someone not being able to do yoga. In my classes, I incorporate options that you give you, as an individual, the opportunity to explore and find your unique expression and flow. Yoga shows us that we are perfect as we are. Coming to a class is not about performing for everyone in the room, but about celebrating the little wins. Yoga is about discovering and celebrating you.”
Stephanie - Instructor
Stephanie has been teaching group fitness for over 13 years and has certifications in Yoga, Personal Training, Spin, Barre, PiYo and TRX. She discovered her love for yoga while living in Kansas and first working as a spin instructor at a yoga studio; but was a self proclaimed "not a yoga person". Finding her place on the mat has allowed her to not only find mobility, flexibility and gratitude but has given her a passion to help others do the same. She is incredibly thankful for a body that moves, lungs that breathe, and a heart that beats. She wants you to leave every class whether it's yoga or spin feeling empowered, strong and grateful. Outside the studio, Stephanie is an army wife and mom to two girls, Maggie and Avery, and can usually be found at the beach.
Nicky - Instructor
Nickoly “Nicky” is a yoga teacher and holistic health coach based in Okinawa. Her passion for yoga began as a personal practice that soon grew into a way to share movement, mindfulness, and wellness with others. Nicky’s teaching style blends energizing Vinyasa flow with thoughtful alignment cues, playful creativity, and moments of stillness that help students feel both challenged and supported. She believes yoga is for everyone, no matter their background or experience level, and she creates an encouraging, fun and inclusive space for students to grow. Through her classes, Nicky invites students to explore the balance of strength and softness, effort and ease—on the mat and in daily life.
Jillian- Instructor
Jillian is a certified Pilates instructor and Exercise Physiologist with a background in dance and exercise science. She brings a strong understanding of movement, alignment, and body awareness to every session. With 17 years of dance training, she is passionate about helping others feel confident in their bodies and creates workouts that build strength, improve mobility, and support long-term wellness. Her teaching style is supportive, encouraging, and focused on proper form to keep movement safe and effective. Jillian works with clients of all levels, from beginners to more experienced individuals, helping them build a strong foundation and continue to improve. She believes fitness should feel approachable and sustainable, not overwhelming. She aims to create an environment where clients feel comfortable, supported, and motivated to keep showing up.
