What People Say About Exercise :

My abs are sore. Great class! - Chris

I really liked Saturday’s Abs Workout and can tell that I'm starting to get stronger.  Go Ayacise! - Joni

Hi Aya, I really liked the class a lot!  I need a lot more meditation in my routine and you do a lot in your class.  And I loved the stretching too.  As a golfer and dancer, I'm always getting out of alignment.  At one point, I was seeing a chiropractor once a month.  Your class is perfect for me.  Over the past year, I've taken a few psychic classes from Berkeley Psychic Institute in Los Altos and they teach you how to run energy thru your body during meditation.  The more meditation I can get in, the better for me because I never do anywhere near enough. - O.

You Rock!!! wow I can really feel the effects..everything you said about this stuff is 100% accurate. I lost 3lb after the first class! - D

I have been taking the traditional class for several months. I had cold temperature in my body and feet but, it warmed up a bit more, and my stiff shoulder and back got so much lighter.
Thus, I like to continue. ~ mom

I've been doing this exercise for 6 years. People think I look 5 to 10 years younger than before. I like the fact my body relax and make me smile more. I become nicer person toward others now. I can appreciate my life more. Amazing feeling. ~ Kyoko

I don't have problem with constipation anymore, and lost 5lb. ~ Matsuko

Well, I didn't see any change for 1 year, but I noticed my heavy shoulder ache was gone and didn't need to see my acupuncturist anymore. So I guess it worked. ~ Noriko

I am more aware of centering my body and noticing any change in breath. It means make me a better dancer and find problem in relationship faster to get out of it. It saves my time. ~ Aya

I can sleep well and poop well now. Thanks. ~ Tomoko

I had strong pain around my right ankle from broken born injury. I've been to see a chiropractor and acupuncturist constantly, but the pain stayed. I was forced to stay with this exercise by my best friend and amazingly the pain started to disappear after 5 months. This was not mentioned in the benefit of the exercise, but I figured that since my energy flow without any blockage it healed the pain block. Not only that I become kinder person. I like who I am now. ~ Kumi

I have arthritis. But look!! After your class, my arms feel great. ~ Indian elder lady

"The Gas Releasing pose" works! Now I don't want to take drugs anymore. Natural way is better. ~ anonymous

I think it helped my elbow loosen up. ~ W.L.

Absence of mind...right now I don't care about anything. I feel good. Thank you.(after the class) ~ L.

Amazing! Gosh, I can feel my nerves on arms moving!! ~ staff of the club of Mt.View

I couldn't stretch my arms but I could naturally do it in the class without thinking about it. I loved it. It's totally new feeling. I've never had this kind of feeling and work out in my life! ~ student at the club of M.V.

I lost 7lb in 8 days with 4 private lessons! ~ Mr. D

This is so much better than Western Yoga and it's good for Golf player like me. I can tell it will help my swings. ~ Mr. M.M.

Simple yet Powerful! I thought I was strong...but not. -S.B.

Well I thought I was in a good shape but wow.... I guess not. This is interesting... ~ R.M.

My groin area is better since my last class. ~ M.D.

I really enjoyed your class and I have absolutely no problem. I really feel great. ~M.M.

Felt really good the next day. ~E.C.

Aya has a gentle and focused energy. I wanted to let you know that my knee did feel better after the class. It seems like I got an acupuncture treatment. I had more mobility and less tightness.~G.K.

My body feels much better this morning. The exercise was exactly what I needed. Thank you. ~ A.M.

I like the class very much. It was interesting that I did not feel anything specific after the class other than having the feeling that I had just work out (like when you go to the gym) which is not the case, because the class is very gently. However, this morning I did notice a difference, my legs felt very relax and overall my energy was very peaceful. Thank you again for sharing this new (at least for me) practice which seems to be something that can really help my condition(auto immune diseases).-M.E.

My allergy went away immediately when the class start. - A.K.

You are truly one of the calmest people I've met. G.K.

Abs: I am still feeling it in my abs today. If I laugh or cough, I know my abs are working. People at work have already began to notice the difference. -V.G.

I haven't recall feeling this good for a long time....thank you. T.W.

I am learning to relieve my stress. Your class is very helpful. - M.
Abs: I didn't feel anything right after the class, but oh yeah, I was feeling my abs, back and a lot of legs for a couple of days. I really enjoy this. -A.

Not only am I sleeping better, I can start to feel the changes in my body as I am getting stronger. I was able to do a couple of the exercises in class yesterday that I have not been able to before because of the pain in my knees. -V.

Abs: I felt some soreness for couple of days, not bad.

Hi Aya, My name is Blanca, nice to meet you, I live in Mexico City, checking your blog I realize how amazing work you are doing there, I felt a lot of energy, and I believe in all your agreements.

Abs:I'm very glad I came to your class on Thursday. I'm "feeling it" today. I hope to be recovered enough to come to
your Monday class, too :-) It's feels good. I will trust you that the isolation will not always feel awkward :-) -P.

Abs: I loose 2lb in 24 hours after the each class. Amazing outcome and my posture is perfect! - A

Abs: I really like belly dancing exercise, my muscle felt it next day, but it was kind of pleasant aches and I crave for more - it sounds M-ish, doesn't it? - A.S.
I saw a big difference on my swollen legs before and after the class! My legs were thinner and tighter after the class to fit shoes easily and my swollen arms felt good, too. Amazing.... - 5 month pregnant lady

Abs: Yesterday's class was fantastic, because I've not moved much last week, the impact was quite powerful. -A.S.

Thank you for the words of wisdom.- P.T.

Abs Class is FABULOUS!!!!! I am receiving many compliments about my physique. Thank you so much, this is the best workout class I have ever done. Don't stop you're an amazing teacher!!!! - M.J.

Abs I love your orientation as I can concur to it! - A.S.

Abs After class last night I felt tired, but rejuvenated, and today my posture was better and I felt energy going up and down my body. My abs are a bit sore but not too bad. So, I feel very good about the class and would like to continue. -B.

I came to your class for the first time on Friday at Hakone Gardens. I enjoyed it and felt really good afterwards. I like your teaching style and will come to another class soon. -J.

The morning class with you helped relax me lots, seems to always help my dancing. -R

A friend of mine forwarded to me this link to Japanese Yoga. Since I love yoga, I decided to try it. During class I was a little hesitant to do some of the poses as I have had some sharp wrist pain for a couple months. After the first class, the pain was almost half gone. The week after, it has become intermittent. With massage, I am able to help the pain diminish. I look forward to future classes. Aya is a very calming spirit and I enjoy being in her class. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. Hakone Gardens makes it even a more serene experience. Thank you for teaching this class! -- Gina Marie Sparacino / Certified & Licensed Massage Therapist

The Seitai exercise is a gentle but very effective work out. The immediate affects I felt were: gain flexibility, lost weight and able to bend my injured knee which was almost impossible only a few weeks before I started the Seitai. But the greatest benefit, I feel, is the ability to feel "centered" which is great especially if you are into meditation and holistic approaches in life.
The exercise is very soothing and the instructor always emphasizes to proceed "on your accord" and "communication with your body" which I greatly appreciate. I have taken other exercise programs that push learners and I ended up injuring myself. The basic concept of "Ki" flow is very practical Eastern approach to heightening awareness. Somehow I find this exercise and the location of the Hakone Garden to be a powerful match to bring awareness to higher level; they resonate and synchronize inner energy and I feel much cleansed and focused each time I attend the class.
I am very glad I have the opportunity to learn Seitai and hope many more people will try it. - Alyshia Sjahrial

It's a natural marijuna. Feels so good~. - A.H.

My back pain disappeared in ONE class! - F.

I absolutely loved the ABs workout on Saturday! Just what I needed. I will try to take everyone that you offer. I've been doing a lot of abs work lately but that was the icing on the cake! Thanks for offering it! - O.