From Hawaii to Kyoto: Artist Danielle’s Inspiring Yoga Experience at Sunny You Studio

This week, a second miracle happened at Sunny You Yoga Studio in Kyoto! 🌺✨
Danielle , an incredible artist from Hawaii, joined my aerial yoga class. It honestly felt like a dream come true.

@illuminatedarthawaii 

Danielle’s Yoga and Pilates Journey

Danielle started practicing yoga 20 years ago and continues to train with Pilates every week.
Her strength, flexibility, and graceful body control made every low aerial yoga pose look like a work of art. I couldn’t take my eyes off her movements—they were simply beautiful.

From Hollywood to Hawaii – An Artist’s Unique Style

Before becoming a painter, Danielle worked as a makeup artist in Hollywood.
Inspired by this background, she developed her own original technique—blending makeup products with paint.
Through this one-of-a-kind method, she creates artworks filled with light, movement, texture, and three-dimensional depth. Truly breathtaking!

Discovering Surprising Connections

During our conversation, we found so many things in common.
Before graduating from the University of Hawaii, I studied at a small community college in California. To my surprise, Danielle’s husband had also lived in that very same small town!
Even more, our daughters are the same age. The world is so big, yet sometimes it feels so small—that’s what makes encounters like this so magical.

An Inspiring Encounter in Kyoto

Danielle is not only an incredible artist but also an inspiring woman and mother.
Meeting her filled me with new energy and motivation.
Thank you so much, Danielle, for bringing your aloha spirit to Kyoto and sharing such a special yoga experience with us. 🌈💓

Join a Unique Yoga Experience in Kyoto

Kyoto is famous for its temples, gardens, and traditional culture—but it is also a wonderful place to relax your body and mind through yoga.
At Sunny You Yoga Studio, we offer classes in a cozy, small studio with a welcoming atmosphere. Our low aerial yoga classes are perfect for beginners, travelers, and anyone curious to try something new while visiting Japan.

If you are a tourist looking for:

• A unique cultural and wellness activity in Kyoto 🧘‍♀️
• A relaxing break between sightseeing 🏯
• A chance to connect with local teachers 🌸

…then joining a yoga class at Sunny You Studio will make your Kyoto trip even more special.

We are located just a short walk from Omuro-Ninnaji Temple, near famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, making it easy to add yoga to your travel itinerary.

👉 Whether you are an experienced yogi or a first-timer, we welcome you to come and enjoy a memorable Kyoto yoga experience with us.