In the midst of being overwhelmed by work, housework, and childcare, have you ever experienced putting your body and mind on the back burner? The author has personally been in such a state.
When I was thinking about wanting to change from my current self to my ideal self, I encountered Studio Natura located in Oimatsu, Kurashiki City.
Studio Natura values not only training the body but also improving the quality of life and living.
I interviewed Yoshimi Torigoe, who operates Studio Natura, about the background and thoughts behind opening the studio.
Overview of Studio Natura
Studio Natura, located in Oimatsu, Kurashiki City, is a women-only, fully reservation-based personal training studio. It celebrated its 5th anniversary in January 2025.
The goal of the studio is not just to change body shape.
It emphasizes the importance of temporarily letting go of daily roles and titles and facing oneself as one truly is.
Furthermore, it aims to enhance the quality of life itself by looking not only at the body but also at the inner self.
About the Fees of Studio Natura
Studio Natura offers a trial fee for first-time users.
From the second visit onward, a ticket system is in place, allowing users to visit at their preferred timing.
The fees are as follows:
Reasons for Women-Only Personal Training
The reason for being women-only is partly because the trainer, Ms. Torigoe, is a woman herself.
Additionally, there is a strong desire to support women who are overwhelmed by obligations and roles, making it difficult for them to walk their own path in life.
Moreover, the commitment to one-on-one training stems from the desire to deeply engage with each individual and maximize the potential they possess.
They provide support while being close to women who have concerns and wish for change.
Atmosphere Inside the Studio
The studio features a bright and open space with plenty of natural light.
Fresh air flows through the large windows, creating a pleasant feeling of being in touch with nature while indoors.
Another distinctive feature is that there is only one mirror.
By intentionally minimizing mirrors, it creates time to focus solely on one's own body without unnecessary information.
Ms. Torigoe's desire for the studio to be a place where clients can truly face themselves is reflected in the studio's spatial design.
Content and Features of Training
Studio Natura supports not only physical training but also aims to enhance the quality of life.
Flow from Counseling to Training
The flow from counseling to training varies for each individual, but generally proceeds through the following steps.
- Careful communication and hearing
- Analysis of the current situation
- Proposal of a customized menu
1. Careful Communication and Hearing
The most important aspect of the initial counseling is to communicate carefully. If a client's concerns seem deep, time is taken to listen thoroughly.
Additionally, moving the body can reveal concerns that have not been articulated before. Reading the state of the mind from body movements and providing support is a characteristic of Ms. Torigoe's counseling.
2. Analysis of the Current Situation
Before moving on to training, the current state of the client's body is assessed.
In addition to the range of motion in movements such as bending forward and arching back, it is also checked whether breathing is shallow and whether the ribs are moving appropriately, among other basic body mechanics.
Careful explanations about posture and body tilt are provided to help clients understand why their concerns have arisen.
Understanding the current state of the body is emphasized before proceeding to the next training.
3. Proposal of a Customized Menu
A combination of various menus such as strength training, Pilates, stretching, jumping exercises, breathing techniques, and meditation is proposed.
If it is difficult to concentrate due to racing thoughts, the session may start with breathing or meditation to prepare the mind and body.
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Important Aspects of Training
The most important aspect of training guidance for trainer Ms. Torigoe is whether clients can truly face their own body and mind.
Rather than judging solely on whether something can be done or not, she strives to affirm what clients can do and their attitude towards their efforts. This is because she wants them to have confidence without being negated.
Additionally, to make training a fun time, she incorporates different menus each time. It is important for her that clients feel the joy of growth, such as being able to perform movements they couldn't do before.
About Trainer Yoshimi Torigoe
Ms. Torigoe has experienced damaging her body due to extreme dieting in the past.
After that, through strength training that she started for physical fitness, her life changed positively.
She became an independent personal trainer because she did not want others to make the same mistakes she did.
Continuously learning the necessary knowledge, she proposes menus tailored to each individual.
She works as a trainer who supports and runs alongside clients to ensure not only changes in body shape but also improvements in their overall lives.
I spoke with Ms. Torigoe, who sincerely engages with each client wishing to change and continues to support them, about her thoughts on Studio Natura and her approach to clients.
Data of Studio Natura
| Name | Studio Natura |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 Yamada Building, 4-7-40 Oimatsu-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | None |
| Parking | Available |
| Business Hours | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Regular Holidays | Irregular holidays Please check via LINE or Instagram DM |
| Payment Methods |
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| Website | Studio Natura |
[Trial Session]
5,500 yen
[Diet & Body Make (Training & Nutritional Guidance)]
■ Pay-per-use
1 session: 8,500 yen
■ Ticket System
4 sessions: 34,500 yen
8 sessions: 63,000 yen
16 sessions: 125,000 yen
[Pilates (Posture Improvement & Prevention)]
■ Pay-per-use
1 session: 7,000 yen
■ Ticket System
4 sessions: 28,000 yen
8 sessions: 54,000 yen
16 sessions: 102,000 yen