INTRODUCTORY/BASIC/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED/PRENATAL CLASSES TO SUIT YOUR LEVEL AND NEEDS.
ALL CLASSES ARE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND JAPANESE.
Tokyo Yoga Circle offers classes in spacious and tranquil rooms in convenient and central Tokyo locations. Classes are specially structured for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels respectively. There are basic beginner's courses offered three times a year which offer step by step instruction based on the Iyengar tradition of hatha yoga.
Tokyo Yoga Circle strives to offer a solid foundation for practice for various styles of yoga, with refined, articulate and precise instruction in English and Japanese, which does not disrupt the vitality of energy flow during the session.
The settings of the carefully chosen and well equipped yoga rooms provide a further basis for unobstucted and comfortable practice and deep relaxation in the heart of hectic urban Tokyo life.
Private/Group/Corporate classes available.
Specialized Iyengar Yoga Restorative and Therapeutic private sessions, customized to your own specific condition and needs, are available.
Please contact Tokyo Yoga Circle for details.
IYENGAR YOGA CLASS FORMAT: GENERAL INFORMATION
The teaching of yoga postures in an Iyengar Yoga class is essentially similar in most classes; each teacher will teach the postures which he/she has selected for the class for a specific reason, but the manner of teaching postures is the same. This means a student can go to any teacher and fit in to the class immediately. In general the class will start with a few moments of quiet to prepare for the yoga session. This is followed by some preliminary postures to mobilise the body, open and activate the body and to quieten the brain to encourage a focused and concentrated state of mind. Standing postures are then often practiced in which one learns the fundamentals of how to adjust and align the body correctly. This has to be learnt before more advanced postures can be successfully mastered. Standing poses therefore form the foundation of even the most advanced postures and have to be studied continuously.
The practice could then focus on special postures including backbends, more standing postures, forward bends, inverted postures, restorative and recuperative postures which prepare the student for the practice of pranayama or breath control. Pranayama is normally taught in a class designed specifically for this practice and students usually begin pranayama after about two years regular asana practice, although observation of normal breathing patterns and some basic pranayamas may be introduced during the relaxation/recuperative period at the end of each asana class. The class will end with recuperative and re-energising postures.
Classes are arranged to teach groups of postures, such as backbends or forward bends standings, forward extensions, backbends, restorative, therapeutic and recuperative poses in a sequential programme.
The high standard of training of teachers ensures a good record of safety for the students. Students will often say they walk away from an Iyengar Yoga class feeling straighter and full of energy despite of having worked quite hard.
For further questions contact Rajay at: rajay@gol.com
"Asanas penetrate deep into each layer of the body and ultimately into consciousness itself." —BKS Iyengar
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Contact: rajay@gol.com
IMPORTANT NOTICES
There will be no classes during the following days for summer break:
August 5-August 20/ TYC Summer Break
Last ongoing class before summer break: Wednesday 8/4/Azabu Civic Center
All classes will resume from: Sunday 8/22/Bell Commons
Tac Monday class resumes from 8/23
Tac Thursday class resumes from 9/9
Gentle/Restorative/Therapeutic Yoga in Japanese only/resumes from 8/23
Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday Fixed Courses/Siign up soon/See details below
PRENATAL YOGA/ Tuesday/Friday 10:30 AM- 12 NOON
Tuesday AUGUST 8/3, 8/24, 8/31
Contact Rajay for reservations.
TUESDAY EVENINGS: Advanced Beginner Level
June 8,15,22,29 July 6, 13, 20, 27
Azabu Kumin Center: 6:30-8:00PM
Cost: 20,000 Yen
This course is now full.
NEXT UPCOMING FALL 2010 COURSES:
(please book early as fixed courses fill up quickly!!)
These courses below are also suitable for TOTAL BEGINNERS and also for ONGOING STUDENTS who would like to commit to a weekly fixed lesson, revitalize, tune and tone up for the autumn season!
Maximum participants: 16 students.
Please sign up early!
SUNDAY EVENINGS: BEGINNER AND ADVANCED BEGINNER LEVEL
Autumn Series 1/ July 25, August 1, 22, 29 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10
(no class August 8 & 15)
Autumn Series 2/ October 24, 31 November 7,14, 21, 28 December 3, 12
Azabu Kumin Center: 6:00-7:30 PM
Cost: Series 1/ 25, 000 Yen Series 2/ 20,000 Yen
Signup by: July 22, 2010 for Series 1
SATURDAY MORNINGS: ADVANCED BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE/ 8 per series
Autumn series 1/ August 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16
Autumn series 2/ October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11
Aoyama Bell Commons 8th Fl. 11:00 AM-12:45
Cost: 20,000Yen per series of 8 classes each.
Signup by July 31 for Series 1
TUESDAY EVENINGS: BASIC BEGINNER AND ONGOING BEGINNERSl/ 8 per series
Autumn Series 1/August 23, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12,
Autumn Series 2/ October 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14
Azabu Kumin Center: 6:30-8:00PM
Cost: 20,000Yen per series of 8 classes each.
Sign up by August 20 for Series 1
TUESDAY MORNINGS: ADVANCED BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE
Autumn Series 1/ September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 (8 sessions)
Autumn Series 2/ Novembe 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 (6 sessions)
Azabu Kumin Center: 930-11:00 AM
Cost: Series 1: 20,000 Yen Series 2: 15,000 Yen
Sign up by August 31 for Series 1
Contact: rajay@gol.com
Build a firm foundation for safe and stable lifelong practice, which the Iyengar system is renowned for.
All beginner's are required to start with a beginner's course to learn the basics before attending any of the other ongoing TYC classes and courses.
Take advantage of this opportunity, de-stress, re-vitalize, get rid of aches and pains and sleep well!
Take responsibilty for yourself and invest in your own physical and mental health and well being!
the vital essence of being
"Relaxation begins from the outer layer of the body and penetrates the deep layers of existence." -BKS Iyengar
Tokyo Yoga Circle is proud to announce that we wil be sponsoring a special "Vital Essence of Being" retreat again in November 2010. Dates to be posted soon.!
Present yourself with a well deserved gift!!
Grant yourself the permission to indulge in an opportunity to relax, restore and rejuvenate your "vital life energy". This special retreat is a carefully designed combination of yoga, holistic wellness treatments and nutritious spa cuisine, in the lush, tropical and inspirational setting of Koh Samui, Thailand.
One daily intensive yoga classes will be taught by certified senior level BKS Iyengar method instructor, Rajay, in the state of the art semi outdoor yoga pavillion with magnificent ocean views at Kamalaya's Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa Resort.
The work is adapted to each individual's level of experience, from beginner to advanced practitioners.
The rest of the day will be alloted for spa treatmets and holistic wellness treatments that Kamalaya has to offer in their state of the art wellness center. For further details please view: vision here....
It is not necessary to bring any of your own yoga equipment to any of the classes, unless you prefer to use your mat you may bring it along.
There are mats and all other equipment available for use at all locations.
Contact: rajay@gol.com
TEL: 03-3586-7848
Class Timetable:
Ongoing classes
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Prenatal/Postnatal/Maternity Yoga classes
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Two classes a week are taught by Rajay at the TOKYO AMERICAN CLUB ( (for TAC MEMBERS ONLY) on an ongoing monthy sign-up basis.
Please contact the Tokyo American Club Recreation Office for details.
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Afternoon |
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11:00-12:30
Ongoing Beginner & Adv Beginner
Aoyama Bell Commons
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6:00-7:30
Beginner 10-wk
Fixed Course
5/9-7/18
Please sign up
Azabu Kumin/Civic Center
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| Monday |
10:30-12:00
Minato-ku Community
10:30-12:00
Gentle Yoga
Fixed/closed class (Japanese only)
Azabu Kumin/Civic Center
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7:30-9:00PM
All levels
TAC/members only
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| Tuesday |
10:30-12:00
Fixed Closed Monthly
Advanced Beg & Int.
Restarts 9/ 6
Contact Rajay to Register
Azabu Kumin/Civic Center
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1:30-2:45
Prenatal Yoga by appointment only
Contact Rajay
Azabu Kumin/Civic Center
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6:30-8:00PM
Fixed/Closed 8wk Beginner Course
6/8-7/27
Azabu Kumin/Civic Center
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7:15-8:45
Ongoing Adv Beginner & Intermediate
Azabu Kumin/Civic Center
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10:30 AM-12:00
All levels
TAC/members only
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6:00-7:15
BASF corporate/fixed lesson
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11:00-12:30
Adv Beginner & Intermediate
Fixed Closed course 6/5-7/24
Aoyama Bell Commons
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"Self culture begins only when you are completely engrossed in what you are doing." —BKS Iyengar
Pricing for ongoing classes:
_All prices are inclusive of tax.
_Trial class/Drop-in: JPY3000
_Prenatal yoga: JPY3000
_ From February 1, 2009 all yoga class tickets sold in increments of:
8 TICKETS VALID FOR 10 WEEKS (only/no extensions) from the date of purchase for JPY22,000.
_Tickets may be used for all classes in all three locations which are large and comfortable rooms.
_Classes are anywhere between an hour an a half to an hour and forty five minutes.
_Classes start promptly on time. Please arrive ten minutes before the class starts.
_The Tokyo Yoga Circle provides freely the use of equipment like mats, blankets, yoga belts and foam blocks that are provided at all three locations for students to use so that they do not have to bring their own equipment along to class.
Contact: yoga@rajay.org
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"Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured." —BKS Iyengar
The Tokyo Yoga Circle is not an ongoing studio business but classes taught by an experienced certified senior intermediate level professional teacher with a serious background in yoga. She wishes to share her studies and experiences of yoga with serious and committed students and pratitioners.
Rajay was one of the original founding members and is also presently a board member of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Japan and has been teaching yoga in Tokyo since 1987. Rajay has been studying and practicing yogic science, meditation and exploring various healing modalities for over twenty-five years. She leads seven day Yoga and Spa retreats at Kamalaya Holistic Spa and Wellness Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand.
She visits the Ramanani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute yearly for three weeks at a time to deepen her practice and knowledge that she wishes to share with her students. She spends three weeks a year for her personal retreat, detoxification and self-development.
Rajay has an intrinsic interest and continuing commitment to exploring the subjects of yoga and various meditation techniques, sound therapy, holistic health, ayurveda, detoxification, aromatherapy, herbology, nutrition, self healing, health and rejuvenation.
Serious students are welcome to join the circle and share their experiences of yoga by studying and practicing together.
"Yoga is a light which, once lit, will never dim. The better you practice, the brighter the flame." —BKS Iyengar
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Please reserve or book your space by telephone or e mail before attending your FIRST lesson.
For more information:
Tel: (03) 3586-7848
Email: yoga@rajay.org
Read DISCLAIMER here....
"Classic poses, when practised with discretion and awareness, bring the body, mind and consciousness into a single harmonious whole." —BKS Iyengar
"Lack of knowledge is the source of all pains and sorrows whether dormant, attenuated, interrupted or fully active." —BKS Iyengar
Please view the sites below for all certified teachers qualified to teach in the BKS Iyengar method.
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
http://www.bksiyengar.com
International Iyengar Yoga Organisation
http://www.iyengaryoga.org
Japan Iyengar Yoga Association
http://www.iyengar-yoga.jp
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