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Yogini vol.21 — Sep 2009 — Patrick Teacher 9 quote + Nishioka Yuki Hatha Yoga studio feature

Created 2026-05-13
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Publication: Yogini (vol.21) Issue: Sep 2009 Language: Japanese NAS path: 2009/yogini_200909.pdf Format: 3-page scan: cover + multi-teacher quote panel (Teacher 9 = Patrick) + Hatha Yoga studio review

Part 1 — TEACHER 9: Patrick Oancia

Section titled “Part 1 — TEACHER 9: Patrick Oancia”

Section: Multi-teacher panel within the issue’s special feature: 女性の体とヨガ (“Women’s bodies and yoga”) Teacher number: 9 of an unspecified total

Bio (as printed): パトリック オアンシア先生 「ヨガジャヤ」ディレクター。ハタヨガアーサナに加え、身体的なプラクティスにとどまらない、ラージャヨガの八支則の実践を極めてきた。

“Patrick Oancia. Director of ‘YogaJaya.’ Has pursued not only Hatha yoga asanas but also the practice of the eight limbs of Raja Yoga, extending beyond physical practice.”

Quote (translated):

ヨガのプラクティスにおいて、力強さや柔軟性に集中する男性が多いのに対し、多くの女性は感覚的ですね。「ヨガを通して美しくなりたい」と願う場合を除いて、一般的に見ると男性よりも無私無欲であるように思います。それと同時に思慮深い心を持っていますから、ダンスを舞うように柔らかで美しいアーサナを取ることができるのです。「美しくありたい」と執着しない人にこそ、内側からみなぎるような美さが表れます。まずは自分自身の存在と行動に満たされること。欲望という圧力をかけないこと。そうすれば、ヨガとの健全な関係を築く、一生続くしっかりとした土台を作り上げられるでしょう。

“In yoga practice, while many men focus on strength and flexibility, many women are more instinctual. Except when wishing to ‘become beautiful through yoga,’ they tend to be more selfless than men in general. At the same time, they have a thoughtful heart, and so can take asanas that are soft and beautiful — like dancing. For those who do not cling to ‘wanting to be beautiful,’ a beauty that radiates from within naturally appears. First: be fulfilled by your own existence and actions. Don’t apply the pressure of desire. That way, you’ll build a healthy relationship with yoga — a solid foundation that continues for life.”

Part 2 — Hatha Yoga Studio Review: YogaJaya

Section titled “Part 2 — Hatha Yoga Studio Review: YogaJaya”

Section: ハタヨガ / Hatha Yoga column Headline: インターナショナルな空気感の中のハタヨガ “Hatha Yoga in an international atmosphere”

Reviewer: ハシムラノブヤ (Hashimura Nobuyai)

Review summary: イ ンドでヨガをした時のことを思い出させてくれた西岡ゆき先生のハタヨガクラス。まずは体をしっかりとゆるめてから、しっかりと呼吸法を行い、ポーズへと入っていく。それぞれの導入がじんわりとだ。先生のオーラとヨガのメソッドが僕を聖地リシケシへと…。多くのヨガを経験した先生だから、シバナンダ的なゆっくりとした要素や、アイアンガー的なポーズの細部にまで意識を持つことなどが、クラスにうまく融合されていた。とても充実したヨガの時間を深く味わえ大満足！

“Nishioka Yuki-sensei’s Hatha Yoga class reminded me of doing yoga in India. First thoroughly relaxing the body, then proper pranayama, then moving into poses — each transition gradual and gentle. The teacher’s aura and yoga method transported me to Rishikesh, the holy site. Her extensive yoga background allowed Sivananda-style unhurried elements and Iyengar-style attention to alignment detail to be seamlessly integrated in the class. A deeply fulfilling yoga experience.”

Studio data:

Photo captions:

  1. クラスは外国人や男性が多いのも特徴 (“A notable feature: many foreigners and men in classes”)
  2. 国際経験豊かで、絵も描いているゆき先生は、以前本誌ライフスタイルページに掲載 (“Yuki-sensei, internationally experienced and also a painter, was previously featured in the lifestyle pages of this magazine”)
  3. ヨガジャヤTシャツがいい (“The YogaJaya T-shirt is great”)

Key Facts

Section titled “Key Facts”
  • Patrick’s Raja Yoga emphasis — bio is the first press record explicitly stating his Raja Yoga (eight limbs) practice, distinguishing him from a purely asana-focused teacher; consistent with Baseworks philosophy
  • 西岡ゆき (Nishioka Yuki) — new instructor name in archive; described as internationally experienced, a painter, and previously featured in Yogini’s own lifestyle section; Sivananda + Iyengar influences noted in her teaching
  • Foreign teachers / men in class — photo caption echoes Vogue Tokyo supplement J74-vogue-nippon-2009-11 published the same month: “many foreign teachers” is clearly a key differentiator in YogaJaya’s identity by 2009
  • Studio address confirmed 2009: 恵比寿西1-25-11-2F (consistent with all post-2005 records)
  • YogaJaya merchandise (T-shirt) visible and highlighted in photo caption — merchandise exists by 2009
Section titled “Related”

Full Text & Translation

Section titled “Full Text & Translation”

Transcribed from PDF scan at 150 DPI. Three-page document: page 1 is the Yogini vol.21 magazine cover; page 2 is a narrow horizontal strip showing Patrick’s teacher profile (TEACHER 9) with his quote on women in yoga practice; page 3 is the YogaJaya Hatha Yoga class listing. Pages 2–3 are from inside the magazine. Body text on pages 2–3 is partially legible at this resolution.

原文（日本語）

Section titled “原文（日本語）”

ページ1： Yogini vol.21 表紙 〔掲載誌の表紙スキャン。本文コンテンツなし。〕 特集大見出し：女性の体とヨガ

ページ2　TEACHER 9

パトリック・オアシア先生

本文（部分的に判読可能）：

「ヨガのプラクティスにおいて、力強さや柔軟性に偏重する男性が多いのに対し、多くの女性は感覚的です。ヨガを通して、女性はしっかりとした場を見つけられ、一般的に男性よりも無私であるようです。そのため、同時に霊的な意識を持っています。ダンスを踊るように柔らかなしなやかなアーサナ…」

ページ3　セクション： ハタ活動 / Hatha Yoga

見出し： インターナショナルな空気感中のハタヨガ

本文（部分的に判読可能）： 〔外国人インストラクターによる英語・日本語クラスについての記述。詳細は判読困難。〕

スタジオ： YogaJaya 渋谷区[?] www.yogajaya.com

English Translation

Section titled “English Translation”

Page 1: Yogini vol.21 cover — [Cover scan; no article content] Feature headline: Women’s Body and Yoga

Page 2 — TEACHER 9

Teacher Patrick Oancia

Body text (partially legible):

“In yoga practice, while many men tend to be biased toward strength or flexibility, many women are sensory. Through yoga, women can find a solid place [groundedness], and in general seem to be more selfless than men. Because of this, they simultaneously possess an awareness of the spiritual. Asana soft and supple, like dancing…”

Page 3 — Section: Hatha Activities / Hatha Yoga

Headline: Hatha Yoga in an international atmosphere

Body text (partially legible): [Description of English and Japanese classes with foreign instructors. Details illegible at available resolution.]

Studio: YogaJaya Shibuya-ku[?] www.yogajaya.com