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HIROMI FUKUSHIMA, Japanese Student Advisor / Japanese Consultant
Hiromi's strong interest in Indian Philosophy lead her to travel many countries including India from 2002 – 2005. In 2005 Hiromi taught Yoga at a Hot Yoga studio in Japan for three years and In 2008 Hiromi travelled to Australia and studied with Santosha Yoga and acquired her RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certificate at the 200 hr. Hiromi then travelled back to India again to practice Ashtanga Yoga under Sharath Rangaswamy at Mysore, India. During this time Hiromi fulfilled her interest in Ayurvedic Massage and gained her Ayurvedic Massage Cerification. Hiromi has found herself back in Japan and is currently teaching Hatha Yoga. She really enjoys this life and wishes to grasp as many opportunities to meet people who are like minded and connected through yoga. Hiromi believes that Yoga will bring you all the beauty in the world and allow your heart to be full of love. Yoga allows you to place things into perspective so you may focus on what is really important. To spread a joy of yoga she has chosen to walk with Santosha.
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KISHIKO SUZUKI, Japanese Interpreter/ Translator / Administration
I moved to Australia from Japan in 98 to study Permaculture. I studied Philosophy, environmental planning, property economics and film making. I have been in wide range of field...windsurfing competition, park planning, children's education business, and film industry job. I am a mother of 2 children and live in beautiful Byron Bay. I am interested in natural birth/parenting, chid education, writing, tea ceremony, and other traditional Japanese culture. I love making short films and documentaries. I am fond of French new wave directors.
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LOUISE BONNY, Surf Instructor and Personal Trainer
Louise grew up on the northern beaches and has always had a love for the ocean. Surfing became her passion at an early age and, after she completed a degree in Exercise Science, her love of surfing took her on various adventures, visiting overseas destinations including Indonesia, the Canary Islands, France, England, South Africa and California. She has competed in both surf and snowboarding competitions and has been a surf coach for some 16 years. She loves to share her passion for the ocean and surfing with others. |
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DAMON HODGE, Surf Instructor
Damon hails from Sydney but grew his sea legs when he moved to Queensland, where he honed his skills on the fun waves in the southeast region. His passion for waves lead him to Tasmania in search for quality, uncrowded surf, and he resides there now, regularly making the journey north to warmer climates to thaw out. Damon was state champion and still competes to stay on his game. It is the journey that's most important in all aspects of life for Damon, however, and it's this attitude that he brings to Santosha. His mission is to put a smile on your dial, and he certainly lives by that rule. Damon is well travelled and welcomes your spirit to the healing qualities of our oceans.
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JASON RAWNSLEY, Chef
Jason has been working in Byron Bay for more than 10 years, since he moved from South Australia in search of better surf. He has been involved in several successful restaurants in Byron Bay, the latest being Mokha, a laid-back lounge/café where one can sit and enjoy the Byron life passing by. His philosophy is simple: clean healthy food with an emphasis on contrasting textures, colours and flavours to excite the senses. He is passionate about giving people an exciting experience when they see, smell and taste their food. Jason loves to cook and stay healthy and fit with yoga and surf, so joining Santosha was a natural choice.
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TRISH McCARTHY, Massage Therapist
Trish has
always lived on and loved the coast, from Brighton and Inverloch in
Victoria to Byron and Lennox Head in NSW. She has practiced yoga for
many years and loves to develop her understanding of its many facets,
bringing mind, body and soul into health and harmony.
Trish has a background in teaching but has gradually taken her
interests in nutrition and massage to a professional level. As part of
the Santosha team, Trish uses her skills as a Swedish massage therapist
to create a tranquil atmosphere in which her caring hands will nurture
and restore your whole body to bliss.
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TAMARA GILLET, Naturopath and Remedial Massage Therapist
Tamara has a strong passion for preventive health care and believes
that the secret to happiness and vitality is a healthy diet, regular
exercise, plenty of sunshine and a sensible supplemental regime. Tamara
is a qualified Vitality, Longevity and Healthy-Aging practitioner,
actively reversing the aging process through technology and lifestyle
choices. Tamara specialises in fat loss, detoxification, healthy aging
and muscular correction. She has lived in Byron all of her life and
loves its healing energy.
Tamara is known as one of the best massage therapists and
naturopaths in the area and is dedicated to continuing her education so
she can be of more help to more people. Tamara joyfully decided to
become part of the Santosha team, as it embraces everything she
believes in. Tamara hopes to restore and relax you after your yoga and
surfing sessions and if you desire, show you how you can become even
healthier.
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EMI LIZUKA, Japanese Translator and Oriental Barefoot Massage Therapist
Emi Iizuka is a Japanese born practitioner who has completed studies of Oriental Barefoot massage, traditionally known as Kalarichikitsa, under Dhanurvedic master Viney Gurukkal in Southern India. Barefoot massage is based on an ancient Indian Martial Art, and was an integral part of the training regime for warriors and athletes ,used to increase their physical capacity and heal training injuries. Sudents who receive massage during their yoga courses will find themselves making enormous gains in flexibility, resilience to injury, reduced muscular pain and abundant energy. Emi's understanding of dance, martial arts and ki/prana (energy flow) contribute to her ability to apply the powerful, precise strokes and rhythms necessary for this exacting form of massage. |
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