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"There are many ways of purifying the mind and body and opening the eye of the mind. What you must do is, firstly, laugh and have the mind of gratitude and, secondly, give up all your ideas about yourself."
Dr Masahiro Oki

Master Masahiro Oki (1921-1985) created Oki-Do Yoga. Born in Korea, Masahiro Oki studied spiritual practices and traditional healing in Japan, Mongolia, China, Tibet, India, Persia, Arabia and Africa. Oki-Do is based on Yoga, Tao and Zen and aims to assist individuals to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. This yoga system includes strengthening, corrective exercises, laughter, meditation, chanting, shiatsu and natural nutrition to achieve health and happiness.

Books written by Masahiro Oki:

• Zen Yoga Therapy

• Practical Yoga

• Meditation Yoga

Osamu Tatsumura is a world renowned holistic health instructor and Okido teacher. In 1971 he began training under Master Oki, later was a leading instructor. After the passing of Master Oki in 1985, he became the Director of Okido Headquarters. In 1994, he established the Gudo Yoga Center to pursue the practice of Yoga and Philosophy for peace. He is a senior instructor of Shinkiko and also the Director of the International Yoga Institute.