Welcome To
Yoyogi
Pronounced "Yo, yogi!" Yoyogi is dedicated to building a community of powerful, driven, and supportive yoga-inspired fitness enthusiasts.
We believe a teacher and student exists in all aspects of life. Whether we are on our yoga mats, pushing and pulling weights, spending time with those we love, or interacting with the larger world around us, there are endless opportunities for new experiences and collective growth.
We leverage our real-world lessons and experiences - collected from countless interactions throughout the world - to craft unique, challenging yoga-inspired fitness classes that leave you feeling empowered, confident, and connected.
The Yoyogi Team
Joshua Damaso, MS, RYT200
Yoyogi was created by Joshua Damaso, a fitness enthusiast and power yoga teacher located in Londonderry, New Hampshire.
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Josh earned his yoga teaching certification in Denver, Colorado and has led hundreds of dynamic yoga classes throughout the country. Josh has been featured in marketing campaigns and online instructional videos for some of the most recognizable names in fitness.
When he's not leading yoga classes, Josh is often on his mat exploring new transitions and poses, traveling abroad, and/or seeking out coffee shops and breweries throughout New England. While known for teaching an upbeat, athletic style of yoga, Josh has a strong passion for making yoga accessible by fostering a welcoming, empowering, carefully-curated space for practitioners of all levels.
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Michaela Moran, ACE CPT, ACE-CHC, PN L1, CYT
Michaela is a health and fitness enthusiast located in New Hampshire. As an athlete growing up, Michaela pursued a variety of athletic interests from NCAA-D1 track & field and cross country to studying physical education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Today, Michaela continues to work in a variety of gyms and fitness studios. She has experience with clients of all ages and abilities, whether it's as a personal trainer or teaching group classes from functional training to kickboxing to yoga.
Michaela also believes in bridging the physical benefits of fitness with a healthy mindset. As a certified health coach, Michaela strives to help her clients achieve their fitness goals by leveraging a balanced, holistic approach to food and nutrition. Her health coaching programs carefully balance short term goals with long-term goals to guide customers down a sustainable path of fulfillment and well-being.
Noodles
Noodles isn't really a fitness enthusiast, but she does love cuddles and a good day of rest. She's happiest when she's making new friends, chasing leaves, laying in the grass, and seeing what humans are taking out of the refrigerator. She has a perfect down dog and serves as the official furry friend of Yoyogi.
Why "Yoyogi?"
Josh traveled to Tokyo, Japan in the spring of 2019 and, upon landing, arrived at a beautiful vinyasa yoga studio nestled in northern Tokyo. As he stepped off the train, he noticed a sign displaying the name of the neighborhood, Yoyogi, overhead.
While the name roughly translates to "generations of trees," he fell in love with the inherent playfulness of the word - yo, yogi! - and thought it would be the perfect name for Yoyogi's lighthearted, but motivating, teaching style.
What type of yoga class does Yoyogi lead?
Yoyogi leads classes that are a variation of power yoga.
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Power yoga is a type of yoga that blends the sequencing and breathwork of a typical vinyasa class with added emphasis on muscle engagement, muscle action, and athletic movements. The style of power yoga that Yoyogi teaches is one that will push you - within your individual comfort level - both physically and mentally.
The first 3/4 of class focuses on slowly building towards a "peak pose" (for example: crow pose, revolved half moon, baby grasshopper, etc) and dynamic core work. The last 1/4 focuses on hip, shoulder, and large muscle group stretches, as well as spinal twists and gentle inversions.
You'll sweat and discover new ways to move your body while connecting with other yogis in your community. You'll also jam to some music - we love to crank it up a bit and keep our classes lighthearted and fun.
Never taken a yoga class? Don't worry - that's why we're here! We will break down each pose with several cues and physically demonstrate peak poses and more complex movements. There's never any judgment and we will never single you out during class. You've got this!
Josh truly is a one-of-a-kind yoga instructor who welcomes everybody with his amazing energy. He not only creates unique sequences and transitions, he also curates a killer playlist! Josh thoroughly explains modifications to accommodate different skill levels, so his classes are perfect for everyone from novices to pros. Highly recommended!
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Which option is right for you?
Private Sessions
The perfect option for the new practitioners looking to learn the fundamentals of power yoga, the intermediate practitioner hoping to learn advanced poses and transitions, or the long-time practitioner seeking an extra "push."
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*Client must provide equipment (including yoga mat).
Online Zoom Sessions
Can't make it out of the house? Looking to try Yoyogi's power class from another part of the world? Looking to provide team-building classes from the comfort of your employees' living rooms? We have flexible online Zoom classes.
*Client must provide equipment (including yoga mats) for all practitioners. For new businesses/startups, terms may be flexible.
Group Sessions
Hosting a company or private event? Trying to attract locals to your new brewery, coffee shop, or retail store? Choose our group rate and we'll take it from there.
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*Client must provide equipment (including yoga mats) for all practitioners. For new businesses/startups, terms may be flexible.
How We Give Back
Are you hosting a charitable event or a nonprofit fundraiser? If you're looking to provide a free, beginner/gentle power yoga class to help you raise awareness for your special event, please reach out to us.
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Our #1 priority at Yoyogi is to give back to our community. We want to make our style of yoga-inspired fitness accessible to everyone as best we can. If you're in the greater New England area and hosting such an event, we'd love to help. Please note that bookings are limited to instructor availability and Yoyogi's review of event details and fundraising goals.
*Client must provide equipment (including yoga mats) for all practitioners.
Begin or advance your power yoga practice with a one-on-one lesson.
1 hr
100 US dollars
Host a beginner, intermediate, or advanced group power yoga session.
1 hr
Starting at $120
Stream a beginner, intermediate, or advanced group power yoga session.
1 hr
Starting at $80
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