Swami Amritananda is a devoted yoga teacher and karma yogi from Japan, bringing more than 18 years of personal practice and over ten years of teaching experience in Hatha Yoga. She holds RYT500 and IAYT-accredited SYHET 800-hour certifications. In 2025, she embraced monastic life in the Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda tradition, fully committing herself to spiritual practice and selfless service. Today, she serves as one of the main teachers and the karma yoga manager at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California.
With clarity, devotion, and deep insight, she guides students through Hatha Yoga, chanting, meditation, and positive thinking. Her teaching is rooted in steady presence and sincere practice, creating a supportive space for learning and inner growth. Beyond the yoga space, she enjoys gardening and baking, simple pursuits that reflect her grounded nature. Her calm energy and heartfelt approach bring warmth to every class, gently encouraging others to walk the yogic path with authenticity, joy, and dedication.