Offerings

Shigeko’s gift to the world is Yoga therapy, Somatic Movement, Functional Movement, Nutrition and Meditation.

  • As a yoga therapist, Shigeko meets you exactly where you are. She is trained to assess injuries from physical trauma as well as helping you identify stressors that can affect your emotional well-being. She’ll work with you to address your specific goals while also considering any limitations you may be experiencing.

    She combines the modern understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology with the ancient wisdom of yoga to restore function, increase vitality, and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being. It is a mindful and highly personalized approach to managing stress, pain and tension.

  • Somatic Movement Therapy incorporates Hanna Somatic Education, Hatha Yoga, Meditation, and Core Energetics. These techniques come together in a harmonious blend of slow and mindful movements aimed at helping you reconnect with your body on a deeper level. By focusing on self-awareness and gentle movement patterns, this therapy empowers you to self-correct postural imbalances and release long-held stress.

    Imagine moving through life with increased flexibility, reduced pain, and an overall sense of peace. That’s what Somatic Movement Therapy offers – a path towards holistic well-being that honors both your physical and emotional needs.

  • Upcoming and recent workshops and retreats

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What People are Saying

  • “Having sessions with Shigeko using somatic movement has helped me link my internal feelings to my external self. Taking the time to consider how a movement feels and using that to adjust my body versus an approach of counting repetitions to ‘build strength’ or getting a yoga pose just right has been revolutionary for me. I find improvements in my balance, flexibility, and most importantly, my mental calmness can directly be attributed to the somatic approach.”

    —Meg

  • “Shigeko is a beam of light in front of the room. Her stories are engaging and her teaching style is delightful and easy to follow. I highly recommend any of Shigeko’s classes/offerings. You’ll leave with a smile, every time :)”

    —Samantha

  • “Shigeko has been my favorite Yoga teacher since I took her class at Kindness Yoga in September of 2016. She creates an atmosphere and opportunity for me to challenge myself beyond my current threshold. She always shares a story with a gem that I fondly call the 'Shigeko Wisdom of the week'. I’ve also taken her yoga therapy and learned valuable info about some of the tiny muscles I’ve neglected, likely for my entire life before her class. I still use it today and neglect a lot less than I used to! Thanks Shigeko!”

    —Thomas

  • Shigeko’s sessions helped me to understand the mechanism of my own body. I learned the root cause of my pain and I was able to get rid of it permanently! Shigeko listens to you and works with you to improve your body. She is a wonderful yoga instructor and a person. I definitely recommend Shigeko’s yoga to anyone!

    -Mac

  • Shigeko brings her own practice to share with your unrolled mat. This is why I appreciate her practice so much. Devotion fully engaged.

    -Don

  • New to yoga and feel like I’m in good hands with Shigeko. My body gets worked and then relaxed, so I leave feeling great; but she also works my mind and perspective with a few choice words of wisdom. I try to get a weekly dose of Shigeko at a minimum.

    -Tom

  • Shigeko’s classes are thoughtful and creative, connected by simple but powerful themes around love, trust, and openness. She helped me understand that yoga truly is about the breath, the spirit, and the soul, and that we are merely using our physical bodies to access a deeper connection to the intangible. She is a trusted teacher and guide, is a gift that keeps on giving. The world is a much better place for it as a result. Thanks, Shigeko for everything.

    -Jason

  • I’ve been doing yoga for 20 years but I’ve never looked into yoga therapy until I met Shigeko. She can see things in my movement that other instructors never noticed. She helped me to get away from my compensation patterns with her gentle heart. I will continue to work with her to improve my life!

    -Liz

  • I’ve been doing yoga for 20 years but I’ve never looked into yoga therapy until I met Shigeko. She can see things in my movement that other instructors never noticed. She helped me to get away from my compensation patterns with her gentle heart. I will continue to work with her to improve my life!

    -David

  • Yoga therapy with Shigeko is effective and worth the time. Her approach is kind and personal. She took the time to gain an understanding of the issues that affected me and caused discomfort. I have ailments including rotator cuff injury, bad knee, and compressed vertebrae from accident. I’ve tried chiropractors, physical therapy, other specialists, etc. Nothing has worked better, for longer than Shigeko’s instruction. She also identified the connection between physical and emotional pain, and helped me to heal. She helped me to live a pain free life. No more pain killers either. Trust her process, she can help you too.

    -Mike

  • I always felt stiffness in my back when I woke in the morning, and also when playing soccer. Since I started working with Shigeko the stiffness started going away and it makes it easier to train and play soccer. My play has improved and has become even more dynamic and smooth. The session is always relaxing and mindful and some of the techniques are easy to do on my own. So, I’ve been doing them as supplementals for my profession. Her approach is so wonderful that I always look forward to her sessions.

    -Shintaro Harada

  • I saw Shigeko several times as a Yoga therapy client and was very pleased with my experience.  Shigeko is gentle and clear.  I always understood her exact instructions and the reasons for each exercise she chose for me.  Shigeko has such a soothing manner about her.  I felt blessed to be in her presence!

    -Ginny

  • Shigeko is one of those rare people you come across who have found the truth or dharma in what they are doing in life. Because of this she always leads from the heart, truly intent on helping, teaching, and healing others in whatever way she can. Whether you attend one of her yoga classes, yoga therapy, or are lucky enough to attend a guided meditation, I think you will find that you will come away from the experience more whole, more healthy, and more balanced. I hope our community continues to foster and value more people like her. Innate teachers and healers who fill in the gaps to help keep us whole.

    -Greg

  • Shigeko is truly a gifted yoga teacher and therapist. She has a gentle yet powerful presence that illuminates her vast knowledge and appreciation of the mind-body connection. I appreciated that she took the time, prior to our first session, to become more familiar with my condition to better understand my need for yoga therapy. Shigeko quickly identified ways in which I had been compensating and avoiding using certain muscles due to pain. Through yoga, breath and movement she has taught me gentle ways to use proper body mechanics to gain strength and flexibility throughout my body. Her compassion and dedication to her practice is truly a blessing. Shigeko embodies the significance of Namaste.

    -Riki

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About Shigeko

Shigeko is a dedicated yoga therapist, movement therapist, and nutritionist. Born and raised in Japan, her life is deeply rooted in Eastern discipline. Her journey led her to martial arts, where she earned second-degree black belts in Japanese Kenpo and Tae Kwon Do. She is also proficient in meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi.

As the founder of Shigeko Yoga, she has been teaching in the Denver metro area since 2003. Her diverse style is influenced by local teachers in Hatha, Vinyasa, Hot, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. Shigeko completed her yoga therapy certification with the Canadian Institute of Therapeutic Yoga and is a certified Gentle Somatic Yoga® educator. She continues to expand her knowledge and wisdom with her spiritual guide, Mitch Rosacker, at Self Discovery Studio.

With an open heart, Shigeko welcomes everyone and serves the world in her unique way. Her passion for yoga and movement therapy is evident in her private sessions, group classes at public studios, and special events. She feels honored and grateful for the opportunity to touch so many lives through yoga—her truth and gift to the world.

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