Studio Natura 〜 A women-only personal studio where you can focus on your body and mind

Have you ever found yourself putting your own body and mind last amid the daily demands of work, housework, and childcare? The writer had been in that situation for some time.

While thinking about how to change from who I am now into the person I want to be, I came across Studio Natura in Oimatsu, Kurashiki City.
Studio Natura values not only building physical strength, but also improving the quality of life.

We spoke with Yoshimi Torigoe, who runs Studio Natura, about what led her to open the studio and the thoughts behind it.

Overview of Studio Natura

Studio Natura in Oimatsu, Kurashiki City, is a women-only personal training studio that operates by appointment only. It celebrated its fifth anniversary in January 2025.

The studio aims to do more than change body shape.
It values setting aside, for a while, the roles and titles people carry every day, and facing themselves as they are.

It also aims to improve the quality of life itself by focusing not only on the body but also on the inner self.

Studio Natura pricing

Studio Natura offers a first-visit trial rate for new clients.
From the second visit onward, sessions are sold in ticket packages, making it easy to use them whenever you want to come in.

The prices are as follows.

Why women-only personal training

One reason the studio is women-only is that trainer Torigoe is a woman herself.
It also reflects her strong desire to support women who are caught up in obligations and roles and find it difficult to live life on their own terms.

She is also committed to one-on-one training because she wants to engage deeply with each person and draw out each client's full potential.

She supports women who are facing challenges and hoping for change.

The atmosphere inside the studio

The studio is characterized by a bright, open space filled with natural light.
A breeze flows in through the large windows, creating a pleasant feeling of being close to nature even indoors.

Another distinctive feature is that there is only one mirror.
By deliberately keeping mirrors to a minimum, the studio creates time to focus solely on your own body, without distractions.

Torigoe's wish for the studio to be “a place where people can truly face themselves” is reflected in the way the space is designed.

Training content and features

Studio Natura supports clients with the goal of improving their quality of life, not just building physical strength.

From consultation to training

The process from consultation to training varies from person to person, but generally follows these steps.

1. Careful communication and listening
2. Assessing the current situation
3. Proposing a customized program

1. Careful communication and listening

The most important thing in the initial consultation is to communicate carefully. If a client seems to be dealing with deep concerns, Torigoe takes the time to listen closely.

Moving the body can also bring concerns to light that have been difficult to put into words. A distinctive feature of Torigoe's consultations is that she reads a person's emotional state through their movements and offers support.

2. Assessing the current situation

Before beginning training, Torigoe checks the client's current physical condition.
In addition to range of motion, such as bending forward and arching backward, she checks basic movement patterns, including whether breathing is shallow and whether the ribs are moving properly.

She carefully explains posture and body alignment so clients can understand why their concerns have arisen.
She places importance on helping them understand their current physical condition before moving on to training.

3. Proposing a customized program

She proposes a combination of options from a wide range of activities, including strength training, Pilates, stretching, jumping exercises, breathing techniques, and meditation.

If a client has racing thoughts and finds it difficult to concentrate, they may begin with breathing exercises or meditation before moving their body, to help bring their mind and body into balance.
A key feature is that the program is adjusted to suit how the client is feeling that day, allowing them to train without overexerting themselves.

What matters in training

What trainer Torigoe considers most important in her training instruction is whether clients can truly face their own bodies and minds.

Rather than judging them only by what they can or cannot do, she makes a point of affirming what they are already able to do and the effort they put in. She wants them to gain confidence by being treated without judgment.

She also incorporates different activities each time so that training is enjoyable. She values helping clients experience the joy of growth, such as being able to perform a movement they could not do before.

About trainer Yoshimi Torigoe

Torigoe once damaged her health through an extreme diet.
Later, strength training, which she began to build up her stamina, helped her take a more positive outlook on life.

She says she became an independent personal trainer because she “didn't want other people to make the same mistakes I did.”

She continues to learn the knowledge she needs and proposes programs tailored to each individual.
As a trainer, she works alongside clients, offering support not only with changes in body shape but also to help their lives as a whole move in a positive direction.

We spoke with Torigoe, who seriously engages with and continues to support each client who hopes to change, about the ideas behind Studio Natura and how she works with her clients.

Studio Natura Information

Name	Studio Natura
Address	Room 302, Yamada Building, 4-7-40 Oimatsu-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Contact	None
Parking	Available
Hours	10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Closed	Irregular holidays Please check via LINE or Instagram DM
Payment methods	Cash Credit cards QUICPay
Website	Studio Natura

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