Monika

Wekelijkse lessen in de Dojo in Amsterdam, van Ostadestraat 387.

Holistic Yoga week 15-21 September 2025

Subject: The Art of Holistic Health.
Okido/ Yoga / Shiatsu /Healing techniques
Guest Teacher: Fernando Montoto, an international Okido Yoga master and healer who studied with the founder of the practice, Masahiro Oki.
 
Host: Monika Stepak, an experienced Meiso Shiatsu practitioner and Okido Yoga teacher based in Amsterdam.
 
Location:
At Movement Academy OT301 Amsterdam
and Wednesday 9.30 till 11:00 at Okido Yoga dojo in the pijp

SUNDAY seminar
Cost: All day 180€
     1 day 100€
       3h 50€
How to book:
For more information or to book your spot, you can contact the organizer (Monika)  at +0031 650 998032.
Be welcome
 
Format: A week of classes, a seminar, and shiatsu treatments
° About the guest teacher: Fernando Montoto
Experience: Montoto met Oki Sensei in Brazil in the 1980s and was invited to study in Japan. He has since been spreading the practice of Okido Yoga and holistic healing worldwide and has over 35 years of experience as a healer.
Expertise: He specializes in Okido Body Therapy, which includes shiatsu, yoga, and other forms of oriental medicine.
He is based in Rio de Janeiro but frequently teaches seminars internationally.
Fernando Montoto is the author of Kanrenbui: Mystery of the Body’s Relationship, a book about the ancient Japanese healing technique of kanrenbui.
 
You are welcome to join ‘drop in’ class, series of classes, weekend seminar or book a private shiatsu massage treatment
 
During a week:
Tuesday till Friday:
8.30h till 9.30h Meditation and chanting
9.30h Okido Yoga shiatsu
11:00 h till 19h available time for private shiatsu treatments
19.15h till 20.45h Okido Yoga and Shiatsu
 
All activities are suitable to all level
Note: This is a limited-time offer with a limited number of spots available.
11:00 h till 19h available time for private shiatsu treatments
19.15h till 20.45h Okido Yoga and Shiatsu

Program Amsterdam

Be welcome to oin the weekly Wednesday-morning classes
Wednesday 9:30 – 11:00, women’s class -> mixed class while Monika Stepak substitutes Mizue.
From January 17th till July 10th.
For more info, please contact Monika: movementot301@live.com
prices Monika:
€ 150,- for 10 lessons; € 64,- for 4 lessons; € 16,- for one lesson.

During these classes Monika would like to share with you the simple, practical yet effective body -mind techniques from Okido Yoga and Meiso shiatsu.

Dynamic and static – depending on condition and health needs of participants. 
Those classes are open to anyone who wishes to discover powerful tools for healing oneself and other people. 
A simple, direct techniques for improving one’s health, daily life and non- verbal communication skills.
Suitable for curious beginners, as well as experienced yoga practitioners.
Breathing, flexibility, coordination, balance, mobility, corrective exercises, healing and self-care.
 
Monika Stepak is a certified and experienced practitioner in holistic therapies. Since 1997 she has studied and teach internationally inEurope, Japan, Australia, Colombia, Egypt and in various countries of South Est Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand with leading masters in different schools, including close one-to-one study of healing techniques from blind teachers well-known in the community for their expertise and research.
 
Student’s remarks:

,,This was my first time joining a yoga class, and Monika’s class was absolute game changer for both my mind and body.
The way she effortlessly weaved together movements and mindfulness was like a soothing symphony that helped me sync up with my breath and discover a whole new level of calm.
This class had it all – strength, flexibility, and a sense of Zen that left me counting down the days until the next session.
Seriously, if you’re up for yoga experience that’ll totally transform you, Monika’s class is an adventure you can’t miss out on!”

,,Your classes are great, fun and spontaneous. I have enjoyed the variety and your style”

,,I’ve got a huge amount out of your classes its positive effects seep into other parts of my life and help me enjoy the here and now, myself, my body & friends more”

,,Great Yoga session. Monika, you are skillful at creating an environment that is relaxing and encouraging”

,,Session with Monika was my first introduction to Shiatsu treatment. Her energy was so gentle, i felt nourished and absolutely cared for. Never had a massage experience left me so aligned afterwords.”

THE OKIDO CENTER AMSTERDAM
van Ostadestraat 387
tram 3, 4

5 minutes walking from metro Wibautstraat

On request:
Private lessons, pregnancy care, children yoga, intensive workshops for all ages in various locations
Contact Monika for info, individual shiatsu treatment or payment request
06 50 99 80 32,
email: movementot301@live.com 
www.Monikastepak.org