Mari Uehara-Damp
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mari Uehara-Damp BA RYT Mari RYT is a dedicated yoga teacher whose practice blends anatomical precision with deep philosophical insight She completed her -hour advanced training under Erin Hansbrough and Marisol Brito at Bhava Yoga Studio in and earned her RYT certification in with highest honors through Central New Mexico Community College led by Crista Chavez Mari began practicing yoga in to honor her late mother a devoted yogini of over years Her teaching is rooted in alignment-based Hatha yoga and she embraces the discipline of Ashtanga yoga with curiosity and respect With a background in classical ballet and gymnastics Mari also holds a First Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and a Green Belt in Krav Maga—experiences that inform her belief in the bodys innate intelligence and the power of yoga to create a safe space for that intelligence to flourish In addition to studio classes Mari offers community-based yoga sessions for local Japanese people fostering an inclusive environment where language and movement meet Her bilingual approach supports cultural connection and empowers students to explore yoga in a way that feels both accessible and personally meaningful.
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Mari Uehara-Damp BA RYT Mari RYT is a dedicated yoga teacher whose practice blends anatomical precision with deep philosophical insight She completed her -hour advanced training under Erin Hansbrough and Marisol Brito at Bhava Yoga Studio in and earned her RYT certification in with highest honors through Central New Mexico Community College led by Crista Chavez Mari began practicing yoga in to honor her late mother a devoted yogini of over years Her teaching is rooted in alignment-based Hatha yoga and she embraces the discipline of Ashtanga yoga with curiosity and respect With a background in classical ballet and gymnastics Mari also holds a First Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and a Green Belt in Krav Maga—experiences that inform her belief in the bodys innate intelligence and the power of yoga to create a safe space for that intelligence to flourish In addition to studio classes Mari offers community-based yoga sessions for local Japanese people fostering an inclusive environment where language and movement meet Her bilingual approach supports cultural connection and empowers students to explore yoga in a way that feels both accessible and personally meaningful.
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