Masakazu Otsuki

Masa – Meditation from Kyoto Masa is a meditation practitioner based in Kyoto, Japan. For over ten years, his practice has been rooted in Anapana (breath awareness at the nostrils) and Vipassana meditation. As an Astanga Yoga practitioner & teacher for over 20 years. In graduate school, he studied psychology. Through these practices, he has learned to observe the mind & physical integration with clarity and develop a deeper sense of presence in everyday life. His journey also led him to India, where he explored yoga, meditation, and Eastern philosophy more deeply. These experiences shaped his understanding of meditation as not only a personal practice, but also a way to navigate the complexity of modern life. Living in Kyoto — a place where nature, culture, and tradition coexist — he is interested in how meditation can help people reconnect with stillness in a fast-moving world. On Insight Timer, Masa offers: Breath-based guided meditations Reflections on mindfulness and daily life, sometimes Kyoto & Zen relevant Community spaces where people can gather and share openly His intention is simple: to create a calm and welcoming space where people can pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves — and to build a community that bridges Japanese culture and meditation for people around the world.

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