Zen Buddhist Priest, Beatboxer, Medicine Music Artist Yogetsu Akasaka is a Japanese Zen Buddhist priest and musician, captivating audiences with his live-looping music that blends beatboxing, handpan, and Buddhist chanting. His unique approach transports listeners on a profound inner journey. Akasaka has performed at notable venues, including NASA’s South by Southwest conference, various music festivals, and wellness events.
Mixed Martial Artist, Founder @ BHC Japan, Former UFC, Certified FMS1, Certified SFG1 | B.S. in Sports Movement Science, M.S. in Applied Nutrition Tateki is the Founder of Biohacker Center Japan, a Mixed Martial Artist, former UFC fighter, and celebrity health consultant with a B.S. in Sports Movement Science and an M.S. in Applied Nutrition. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, his remarkable journey equips him with a unique skill set for challenging environments. With extensive professional and athletic experience, Tateki is a master in sports and martial arts. He also serves as a health consultant with a multilingual and multicultural perspective, calling Boston his second home. At the Biohacker Summit, Tateki will guide a mobility and corrective movement session, leveraging his profound knowledge of martial arts and movement science.
Samurai Sensei Zen Takai hails from a prestigious lineage of sixteen generations of Samurai and Ninjas. Born in Japan, he mastered the ancient arts of physical manipulation under the tutelage of his father, a seasoned swordsman. Zen has been instrumental in promoting Bushido and Zen philosophy worldwide, bringing honor to his heritage. At the renowned Ninja Samurai Dojo in Asakusa, Tokyo, he imparted his unique mindfulness method to over 2000 students until 2020. Named ‘Zen’ by his father, he continues a family tradition that elevates the spirit and discipline of his ancestors.
Nutrition Expert, Co-Author @ Biohacker’s Handbook, Product Development Manager @ Foodin Jaakko Halmetoja is a nutrition and wellness expert, best-selling author, and accomplished speaker with over 1,000 keynotes. With 15 years of global exploration, he uncovers intriguing food ingredients and health technologies. Halmetoja has formulated more than 100 products now available in stores. His mission is to make health and wellness exciting by showcasing innovative health technologies and abundant opportunities.
Author @ Respiritual Awakening, Breathwork Facilitator, Founder @ Ecstatic Breathwork Leigh Ewin is a global coach in conscious breathwork, specializing in group sessions to aid anxiety, pain, stress relief, and athletic performance enhancement. Trained by top breathwork experts, Leigh brings a unique perspective from his experience living in both sunny Australia and chilly Finland, embodying adaptation and resilience. His work focuses on harnessing the flow of energy that breathwork cultivates, benefiting individuals both physically and mentally.
