Ikigai
< Lebenssinn >
< la razón de ser >
< raison d’être >
< a reason for being >
IKIGAI translates as reason for being, while <Iki> means life and <Gai> means realization of your dreams.
This raison d’être formulated my motivation to create this bodywork home.
IKIGAI Studio is built from selected sustainable materials assembling the source of harmonious balance as a studio, elemental for clients and instructors wellbeing.
It is my wish to be contributing to all those who are open to learn about their bodies, treating them with care and love on this wonderful and inspiring platform.
I am truly excited to embark on this journey together with all of you.
Also I wish to give a special thanks to my fellow clients who made the transition to the new IKIGAI Studio with me. And to the city of Zürich for trusting the vision and providing this object with the most incredible Bellevue room.
And last but not least a profound thanks to all my dear friends, my partner and family who made this creation and dream come through.
Mercedes Villanueva
IKIGAI Studio founder
Team
Mercedes Villanueva /Founder IKIGAI Studio
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Principal dancer in several companies in Spain, England and collaboration with the famous choreographer Maurice Béjart, Lausannne
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Founder IKIGAI Studio
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M.A. Tanzpädagogik ZHdK
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Dipl. Pilates Master Trainer, Lausanne
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Licenced Gyrotonic Expansion System Teacher
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current education Tibetan Cranial
Mercedes daily teaches private classes and small groups of PIlates and Gyrotonic at IKIGAI
contact:
web: mercedes-pilates.ch
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Certified Yoga teacher & Yoga therapist
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Member of Swiss Yoga Association (Schweizer Yogaverband SYV) and SYV Health insurance approved
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Dance- and movement therapist
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Ayurveda Massage therapist
Paola teaches classical Hatha Yoga on Mondays 19:30 - 21:00 at IKIGAI and Shakti Dance evenings​
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contact:​
Natasha Ng - Dadimuqin
Eleonora Hertenstein
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Certified 1800h Yoga Teacher
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Eidg.Dipl. Ausbilderin
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Member of Swiss Yoga Association (Schweizer Yogaverband SYA)
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Thai Yoga Massage Therapist
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Health insurance approved by SYV/ SYV Krankenkassenanerkannt
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Eleonora teaches weekly MyYoga Flow classes on Tuesdays 19:00- 20:15
contact:
web: www.myyoga.ch
instagram: myyoga_eleonora
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Certified Hatha- Kundalini Yoga Teacher
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YACEPs in Yin Yoga, Pre&.Postnatal Yoga
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Courses in Klangmassage &. Meditation
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Dipl. social Pedagogue
Jasmin teaches Hatha Yoga on Tuesdays 17:30- 18:45. Her classes are accompanied by singing bowls. The course is suitable for beginners and advanced students who would like to deepen their practice. Book classes here .
contact:
E-Mail: yogaandsoundzuerich@gmail.com
Instagram: Yoga_and_sound_zuerich
Malaika Ben Salem
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Certified Singing Bowl Therapist
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Certified Yin Yoga Instructor
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Certified Micronutrient Coach
Malaika weaves scientifically informed knowledge with the subtle power of sound and vibration. Through mindful presence and gentle frequencies, she creates nurturing spaces that support nervous system regulation, deep relaxation, and inner balance—guiding people with warmth, care, and embodied understanding.
Instagram: malaika.bensalem
Anna König
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Zertifizierte Pilatesflows Instruktorin
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Mentorin für Pilatesflows Instruktorinnen in Ausbildung
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Dipl. Restauratrice / Hôtelière
Anna unterrichtet jeden Donnerstag von 17.45 – 18.45 Pilatesflows.
Die Pilatesflows-Methode, entwickelt durch Pascale Blunier, vereint Pilates mit bewährten Techniken aus der Physiotherapie, Osteopathie und innovativen Ansätzen aus der Faszienwissenschaft.
contact:
anna.koenig@protonmail.ch
Matthias Egon Seigerschmidt
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Dipl. Heilerziehungspfleger
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Ausbildung Autogenes Training
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Qi Gong Kurs & Energetische Visualisierung
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Praxis: Qi Gong, Zen Sesshin, Zazenkai sowie Zazen
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Ausbildung Medizinisches Qi Gong
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Zenjai Revati Wawra
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Originator of SLOWLING - An Energetic Human Experience in Holistic Behaviour
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Master in Holistic Therapy, Traditional Energy Medicine
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Energy and Bodywork since 20 years
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Personal Development guidance
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Sound-psychotherapeutical Trance Therapy
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As an international practitioner, Zenjai Revati's labour is remote and she cyclically offers her translucent Traditional Energy Medicine sessions at IKIGAI. When away, her offerings are present via her hybrid platform "Studio SLOWLING"- An Eternal Oasis for the Expansion of your Beingness.
contact:​
web: slowling.com
instagram: @studioslowling
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Fascial Maneuvers® practitioner by Human Garage
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Fully certified Pilates teacher (entire system & all equipment)
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Fully certified Gyrotonic® trainer (entire system & all equipment)
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Manual Thai Bodywork certified and LPG
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Former professional contemporary dancer
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PDDS in Dance Studies (Laban UK)
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ZTTS Zürich Zeitgenössischen Bühnentanz
Natasha’s work centres on fascia as the bridge between inside and outside the body’s largest organ and the interface between body, emotion & environment
contact:
web: www.dadimuqin.com
instagram: @dadimuqin or natasha@dadimuqin.com
Belinda Kakanou
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Founder of B-YOUnique
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Ayurveda Psychology Therapist
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Ayurveda Medicine Student
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Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher
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Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Ayurvedic Nutritionist
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Certified Yoga Teacher
Belinda offers with B-YOUnique 1:1 Holistic Health & Wellbeing Counseling.
She focuses on your physical, but especially on your mental & emotional health. Ayurveda touches every aspect of life and so do Belinda’s sessions.
contact:
E-Mail: belinda@b-younique.ch
Web: www.b-younique.ch
Instagram: b_younique_ch
