zen place Holds Free 'Park Pilates' at the 45th Yokohama Port Festival

zen place (Headquarters: Tokyo; CEO: Naruhiko Ozaki), a Pilates and yoga studio operator with locations both in Japan and overseas, participated in the '45th Yokohama Port Festival: Thanks to the Port 2026' on Monday, June 1, 2026. The company hosted free 'Park Pilates' sessions at Rinko Park and special 'Yokohama Port Opening! Mind-Body Happiness Special Flow' lessons at its Yokohama studios, which included measurements of the autonomic nervous system's total power. By combining free morning programs for the public with unique daytime studio sessions, the company opened a space for citizens to focus on their body and mind within the city.

Event Overview 1. 'Park Pilates' - Times: 7:30–8:30 / 10:30–11:30 (held twice) - Venue: Rinko Park - Participation: Open to all, no reservation required, free of charge - Instructors: Yuzu, Saaya

2. 'Yokohama Port Opening! Mind-Body Happiness Special Flow' - Time: 15:00–15:55 - Venue: zen place Yokohama Studio / zen place Yokohama Motomachi Studio - Participation: Members and their guests - Special Feature: Includes total power (autonomic nervous system) measurement before and after the lesson - Instructors: Aki (Yokohama Studio) / Narumi (Yokohama Motomachi Studio)

Background For 166 years since the opening of the port, Yokohama has developed as a hub for international exchange and culture. This open atmosphere aligns with zen place's philosophy of valuing self-reflection and awareness. The company decided to participate in this event with the desire to open up time for Pilates to citizens in open spaces, rather than keeping it inside studios.

Event Report At 7:30 AM, participants gathered on the lawn of Rinko Park. The 'Park Pilates' session was an open format, attracting commuters, tourists, and local residents. Instructors Yuzu and Saaya provided guidance tailored to each individual's physical sensations amidst the scent of the sea and the sound of birds.

In the afternoon 'Mind-Body Happiness Special Flow' sessions, measurements of the total power (an indicator of autonomic nervous system function) were taken before and after the lessons. At the Yokohama Studio, participants were surprised and delighted to see objective data proving their total power had increased after the lesson, visualizing the internal changes usually felt only through perception.

Future Outlook Guided by its mission to 'bring well-being to society,' zen place will continue to collaborate with regions and citizens. Beyond studio settings, the company aims to create opportunities for Pilates to become a part of daily life and to establish body and mind health as a culture through scientific approaches, including autonomic nervous system measurement.

About zen place Pilates & Yoga zen place is one of Japan's largest professional Pilates and Yoga studio chains, with 150 locations nationwide and over 1,400 professional instructors. Since its founding in 2004, it has led the industry, collaborating with top global instructors and Balanced Body®, the leading manufacturer of Pilates equipment, to provide world-class lessons. By facilitating direct learning from leading experts worldwide, zen place supports the creation of well-being through lessons scientifically proven by brain conceptualization and brain systems.