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Hama Makino, CYT-L2

Hama's classes powerfully connect you with your breath, body, and mind through movement, increasing awareness of how these elements influence your moods and overall well-being.

Level 2 Yoga Teacher Badge

Level 2 Yoga Teacher

Level 2

Experience

Teaching since 2023 (3 years)

Lineage

Gopi Kinnicutt

Level 1 Yoga Teacher Badge

200-HR Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training

Bhakti Yoga DC, 2023

Lead Faculty:

Bhakti Yoga DC offers a heart-centered, lineage-informed approach that blends classical yoga with the devotional path of Bhakti. Rooted in the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and enriched by the teachings of masters such as Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest, and Gary Kraftsow, our style integrates intelligent asana, mindful breathwork, mantra, meditation, and ancient ritual. Our classes honor tradition while meeting the needs of the modern practitioner — accessible, embodied, spiritually grounded, and open to all levels.

Bhakti Yoga DC
Level 2 Yoga Teacher Badge

300-HR Bhakti Yoga Teacher Training

Bhakti Yoga DC, 2025

Lead Faculty:

This advanced training offers a Bhakti-centered, therapeutically informed approach to yoga, integrating classical teachings with modern, evidence-based practices. Rooted in the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, the Yamas & Niyamas, and lineage teachings from masters such as Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest, and Gary Kraftsow, the program blends asana, pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and ritual into a cohesive, heart-centered practice. Classes and modules are accessible to experienced teachers from all backgrounds, designed to deepen personal practice, enhance teaching skills, and cultivate the sensitivity and presence needed to guide diverse and underserved communities.

Bhakti Yoga DC