I am looking for a yoga class for COMPLETE beginners, or a teacher who can do home lessons? Hopefully reasonable priced lessons. Especially around the Mitaka, Kichijoji, Inokashira area. Appreciate any info, Cheers

Hi Tracy, here are some places that might be good to contact:

International Yoga Center Tokyo
Fukumura Ogikubo Building 4th floor
5-30-6 Ogikubo
Suginami-ku
Tokyo 167-0051
Tel: +81 (0) 3 5397 2741
Fax: +81 (0) 3 5397 2741
E-mail: kenergy99@hotmail.com
welcome.to/yogatokyo
Price: From ¥3,000 for a drop-in class to ¥30,000 for a 15-class course, with a variety of pricing options in between
The center offers an array of classes, including Ashtanga and Iyengar. Contact Ken Harakuma for more information

The Tokyo Yoga Center
Gyoen Mansion 907
1-26-12 Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160-0022
Tel: +81 (0) 3 3354 4701
Fax: +81 (0) 3 3354 4706
Price: Registration fee is ¥10,000, a three-month booklet of ten course tickets costs ¥18,000; a daily five-month pass is ¥38,000
The center designs tailor-made schedules to suit students' needs. Contact Manjulika Hanari for more information

The Ghosh Yoga Institute
Chuko Building 505
1-9-4 Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku 160-0022
Tokyo
Tel: +81 (0) 3 3352 1307
Fax: +81 (0) 3 3352 6563
Ghosh Yoga focuses on traditional Indian yoga on a one-to-one basis with a varied pricing structure. Contact Jibananda or Karuna Ghosh for more details

Tokyo Yoga Circle
Bell Commons 8th floor
2-14-6 Kita Aoyama
Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-0061
Tel: +81 (0) 3 3582 3505
Fax: +81 (0) 3 3586 7848
E-mail: yoga@rajay.org
www.rajay.org
Price: Registration fee is ¥5,000 and a book of eight coupons costs ¥22,000
The class is conducted by certified Indian senior bilingual teacher Rajay Mahtani, who has 15 years teaching experience in Tokyo. Multi-level and prenatal classes offered throughout the week at convenient Aoyama and Roppongi locations

Yoga Therapy Ashram
1-41-40 Nakano
Nakano-ku
Tokyo 164-0001
Tel: +81 (0) 3 3368 6173
Fax: +81 (0) 3 3368 6173
E-mail: ksakakibara@nifty.com
Price: Registration is ¥1,000 and each session costs ¥1,500 or ¥5,000 for one month
Ashram offers hatha yoga classes similar to the Sivananda style. Instruction in another branch of yoga, jnana, is also available. Contact Kazunory Sakakibara for more information

Hope this helps, Karen

Asahi Shimbun Weekend Beat, Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27, 2003
Alternative relaxation program offers a breath of fresh air
by Ken Kawashima
Summary:
6 day breathing courses (Y30,000, Y10,000 for students) offered monthly at the Embassy of India
Art of Living (AOL) "Long Kriya" breathing techniques belongs to a general group of yogic breathing methods.
Free weekly follow-up sessions.
Offered in Tokyo since 1994. Contact person/instructor Chieko Schmitz ArtLiving@aol.com tel: 0424-42-2579
In addition there is a free talk being given by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, 27 May 2003, 18:30, at Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo's Kokaido (tel: 03-3261-1772), a 3 minute walk from Kudanshita station. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the man who developed this "Sudarshan Kriya".

If anyone interested in Yoga lessons in Shinjuku, every weekend, by more than 10 years experienced yoga instructor and a doctorite from Nepal, please contact: anugya78@yahoo.com

In Shinjuku by 10 years experienced yoga instructor and a naturopath doctor from Nepal. Its the best, for sure!! contact
nirmal: anugya78@yahoo.com

TRADITIONAL NEPALI YOGA
Yoga classes at various locations with Dr. Nirmal Raj Gyawali
Cost 2,000 yen per class.

This is a traditional Yoga originated from Nepal, having its history of being practiced for over many centuries in Nepal. There are over millions of Yoga postures or Asanas, some of which we unknowingly, do in our daily life. But practicing them in a correct manner in the guidance of a proper instructor –is what Yoga is all about. Yoga, itself being the cure of many diseases-brings fruitful results if practiced with sincerity and devotion.
Hatha Yoga is a hands free exercise that can easily be performed anywhere and everywhere under the guidance of a certified instructor and a naturopath. While practicing different postures, it helps to open the joints, stretch muscles and activate blood circulation of our body. Pranayamas or breathing techniques help students to increase their willpower, inner strength and it is a good exercise to their heart and lungs. At the same time, relaxation helps to recharge our body and tense muscles, whereas, meditation recharges our mind. Without physical health, there is no mental health.
In this Hatha Yoga class that runs for an hour and half, students will experience an authentic journey through:
Yoga-its introduction
Practice of postures or Asanas
Relaxation
Meditation
If you want your kids to take benefit from this unique Nepali Yoga and experience its peaceful journey, join in with them. Please contact nepalyoga@yahoo.com for location info.

Yoga in Kichijoji

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SHIZEN Yoga Studio opened its doors in March, 2004.
Classes are based in the Iyengar tradition, yet are interwoven with an eclectic mix of hatha yoga practices drawn from each instructor's experience and personal practice. From beginner to advanced level, a wide range of classes are available every day. Also offered are Prenatal classes, Yoga Moms Post-natal classes (for moms with their babies), and Restore/Refresh classes.
For more information, please visit the
SHIZEN Yoga Studio Homepage
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in class!
Dana Levy and Dominica Serigano

TRADITIONAL NEPALI YOGA
This is a traditional Yoga originated from Nepal, having its history of being practiced for over many centuries in Nepal. Practicing postures in a correct manner in the guidance of a proper instructor –is what Yoga is all about. Yoga, itself being the cure of many diseases-brings fruitful results if practiced with sincerity and devotion. In this Hatha Yoga class that runs for an hour and half, you will experience an authentic journey through:
Yoga-its introduction
Practice of postures or Asanas
Relaxation
Meditation
If you want to take benefit from this unique Nepali Yoga and experience its peaceful journey, join in with your family or friends.

About the Instructor: Nirmal Raj is a dedicated, knowledgeable and extremely well-trained yoga instructor and a Naturopathy doctor from Kathmandu with certified, professional skills and over 12 years of yoga teaching experiences. Though he is young, he has been living his Yoga for decades. Nirmal has taught Yoga at health clubs in Nepal and appreciated by Senior Police officers at National Police Training Academy, Nepal, where his teachings are still known. In 1993, Nirmal started working at Arogya Ashram as a Yoga instructor and natural Health Instructor, where he was promoted to Doctor in 1998 after completing his Naturopathy Doctorate course.
Apart from teaching Yoga every Saturday in Tokyo Yoga Center, Shinjuku, and in NAKANO, Nirmal is giving various workshops and group lessons as per students demand and time. Nirmal offers a taste of classical Hatha Yoga and Laughing Yoga rarely found in the West. To know more about Nirmal please visit:
http://www.pacific-trades.org/pacific-trades_bios_nirmal-raj.html
or contact him directly at nepalyoga@yahoo.com

Ayurveda - root of Yoga and Massage
Ayurveda includes a balanced relationship between us and all the creatures, our family members, our friends, our colleagues at the place of work and also the work, the climate and the society we live in, our ideas and customs, and finally with truth and God. Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science. It is a Sanskrit word which means "The Science of Life."
I have been practising Ayurveda for quite some time. Besides, I am in the field of Yoga and meditation for over a decade.
I am starting my new classes in Nakano for a very reasonable price.Please feel free to visit
http://www.pacific-trades.org/yoga_dance_workshopsprices.html.

Low priced Traditional Hatha Yoga classes for students of all levels in Nakano. By a 12 years experienced Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist and a Naturopath.
Please see: http://www.pacific-trades.org/yoga_dance_workshopsprices.html for more info.

AYURVEDA the root of Yoga and massage.

Ayurvedic massage - is the oldest of all techniques for relieving pain, shaping the organs, regenerating tissues and correcting almost all internal malfunctions. For those who are interested to learn more about Ayurveda,take Ayurvedic massage or learn Yoga techniques to cure your illness, join Yoga classes by a Yoga Instructor, Naturopath, and a Massage Therapist. http://www.pacific-trades.org/yoga_dance_workshopsprices.html

YOGA TEACHER FROM RISHIKESH
HIMALAYAS INDIA
Learn Yoga for perfect body, mind and soul.
AMAN, a senior Yoga Instructor from Rishikesh INDIA (World Capital of Yoga)
* has master degree in Sanskrit with Indian Philosophy
* has studied yoga in Sivananda Ashram at the bank of holy river Genges
* has taught yoga in Yoga Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh(a world famous Yoga and Meditation destination) also for long time.
* has spent a lot of time in Vrindhavan, Mathura, Rishikesh and Varanasi to find the spiritual meanings of life.
learn about indian philosophy, Hindu Gods and Goddesses, Gita, Vedas, Upnishds and vedanta also.
contact email: yogiaman@ezweb.ne.jp or ph 080-5074-1340

Postnatal Yoga Classes with Rajay starting at the Fun House. Tones and heals a new mom's body through calm, gentle stretching and breathing exercises. 10 Week session starts September 28th. Please e-mail info@funhousetokyo.com for more information.

For Pregnant Moms in the Tokyo area,
Maternity Yoga classes in English are
available at Furla Yoga in Aoyama.

Furla Yoga opened in September in the
Furla Shop, just beside Omotesando
Crossing. For more information, please
visit our website at: www.furla.co.jp/yoga

Furla Yoga studio has an intimate
atmosphere, experienced instructors, and
small classes. We look forward to having
you in class! (Regular yoga classes are
also available!)

Kichijoji: Little Namaste (www.littlenamaste.com) is offering Kids Yoga demo lessons on the 12th and 19th of March.

Kichijoji: Little Namaste - forgot to mention that the classes are given in English.

AMAN (YOGA TEACHER FROM INDIA) WWW.YOGAJYOTI.COM
Learn Yoga for perfect body, mind and soul.
AMAN, a senior Yoga Instructor from Rishikesh INDIA (World Capital of Yoga)
* has master degree in Sanskrit with Indian Philosophy
* has studied yoga in Sivananda Ashram at the bank of holy river Genges
* has taught yoga in Yoga Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh(a world famous Yoga and Meditation destination) also for long time.
* has spent a lot of time in Vrindhavan, Mathura, Rishikesh and Varanasi to find the spiritual meanings of life.
learn about indian philosophy, Gita, Vedas, Upnishds and vedanta also.
Visit www.yogajyoti.com ph 080-5074-1340

Sahaj Marg System
www.srcm.org

Sahaj Marg translates to "The Natural Path". It is natural, simple system of Raja Yoga Mediation.

We have a centre in Tokyo and Nagoya.
U can contact the following persons:-
viveksjp@yahoo.co.jp
laks1977@gmail.com

Tokyo: Yoga 3 times a month (one hour sessions) for Y4,725. http://www.kawai.co.jp

Kawai Music School Near Asukayama Park
1-61-12 Takinogawa, Kita-ku, Tokyo
tel: 0120-84-4109, 03-3987-2021
closest train station is OJI (Namboku subway line and JR Keihin Tohoku line)
normally registration fee of Y 5250 is waived. I think the Kawai head office is in Ikebukuro, but maybe the yoga is only available at this location. The website has an English section that is of no help.

Tokyo: Ikebukuro Nishiguchi (and other locations in Japan ?)
http://www.dahnworld.co.jp/
Brain Yoga
by Dahn World Brain Management Center
2-68-12-7floor Ikebukuro
tel: 03-5949-5457
There's a special "Campaign" on right now, though I can't read what exactly. There's one staff there that is a native English speaker, I think.