YOGA IN JAPAN, MARCH 2025
KYOTO
PUBLIC CLASS: Complete Hatha Yoga Practice (2hr)
Date: March 21, 2025
Time: 15:30-17:30
Location: Jin no hana (陣の花) - 140-6 Saito-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Yoga & The Koshas
Date: March 22, 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
Location: Jin no hana (陣の花) - 140-6 Saito-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
TOKYO
PUBLIC CLASS: Complete Hatha Yoga Practice (2hr)
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 15:30-17:30
Location: Jyoganji (成願寺) - 2 Chome-26-6 Honcho, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0012
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Yoga & The Mind
Date: March 29, 30 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
Location: Jyoganji (成願寺)
2 Chome-26-6 Honcho, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0012
All events will be taught in English with a Japanese teacher translating alongside Bec. These classes and workshops are designed for Japanese speakers.
PUBLIC CLASSES in Kyoto and Tokyo
Most public yoga classes these days are fast-paced and focus on fitness and aesthetics. Although these classes are beneficial and supportive for physical health and wellbeing, fast-paced classes often perpetuate busy lives and busy minds.
The hard truth is that Yoga is more than asana and in order for us to experience the full promise of Yoga, we must simplify and slow-down our practice.
In this 2 hour public class, we will explore a complete Tantric Hatha Yoga class, with an emphasis on breath and subtle practices. You can expect to practice dynamic movements, simple breath patterns, static asanas and long holds. The practice will not be physically complex, but it may challenge you in unexpected ways. You’ll have a chance to experience how subtle yoga can move you towards deeper stillness and a quiet, peaceful state of mind.
Each public class will be taught in English with a Japanese teacher translating the whole class.
Cost - Single Public Class
5000 YEN
KYOTO WEEKEND WORKSHOP - March 22 & 23.
Yoga & The Koshas – Experiencing Yoga as an Energetic Practice.
Deep within each and every one of us there is light. This light, or pure awareness, is covered by layers of energy and matter of varying densities. These layers are called the Koshas. The 5 Koshas are the
- Physical layer
- Energy layer
- Mental layer
- Wisdom layer
- Bliss layer
The Koshas are not separate from one another. They exist on a continuum and influence each other in various ways. Yoga gives us the tools to understand each Kosha and gain mastery over all of them so we can access the light of pure awareness within us and live in harmony with ourselves, with others and with nature.
In this two-day workshop we will study the ancient map of the 5 Koshas and explore how to purify and unify them within ourselves. Our practices together will be slow and spacious and will include all elements of a complete Hatha Yoga practice including asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation. The practices will help you to embody the theory we discuss so you can have your own direct-experience of what you learn and perhaps even experience your Self beyond the 5 Koshas.
The workshop will include:
- Breath-guided complete Hatha Yoga practices with an emphasis on subtle yoga and meditation
- an overview of the map of the 5 Koshas
- using the map of the 5 Koshas as a framework for understanding and experiencing the interconnection of body, mind, breath, energy and spirit
- lectures and discussion to further explore the intersection between the practice of Yoga and the 5 Koshas
- discussion about how a complete practice creates harmony between the 5 Koshas
- Meditation and integration practices
This workshop will not only grant you access to deeper experiences in your Yoga practice, but will expand your self-awareness and bring more meaning to your life.
TOKYO WEEKEND WORKSHOP - March 29 & 30.
Yoga & The Mind – Your Mind is a Powerful Instrument.
The Yoga tradition offers us the idea that there are only two states of mind – present or distracted. For many of us our mind is often distracted, we find it difficult to concentrate and we are quick to re-act. Because of these reasons, the mind often gets a bad reputation. But Yoga says the mind is an incredible instrument that can be used to experience the light of pure awareness. If we understand how the different inner aspects of the mind work, how they influence each other, and how to leverage the totality of the mind's potential then we can use its power as a tool for transformation and spiritual evolution.
In this two-day workshop we will explore Yoga and the Mind through embodied prana-based Hatha Yoga practices, lecture and discussion. We will study an ancient map of the mind that explains the four inner instruments (The Antahkaranas) of the mind and how Yoga and meditation can help us to be less reactive, more aware, less distracted and more connected to our life’s purpose.
The workshop will include:
- Breath-guided complete Hatha Yoga practices with an emphasis on subtle yoga and meditation
- an overview of the map of the Antahkaranas (the 4 Inner instruments of the mind)
- using the map of the Antahkaranas as a framework for understanding how the mind works and how to access the higher mind and pure awareness
- lectures and discussion to further explore the intersection between the practice of Yoga and the Mind
- discussion about how a complete practice can support our own psychology
- Meditation and integration practices
This workshop will support you in gaining more insight into the inner workings of your own mind, how your conditioning colours your experience in the world, and how you can use Yoga and meditation as a means to access your mind's inner radiance and connect to your soul.
Sample Weekend Workshop Schedule, Saturday & Sunday *schedule subject to change*
10:30am arrive + introduction lecture
11am-12:30 Complete Hatha Yoga Practice
12:30-1:30pm reflections + lunch
1:30-3:00pm Lecture
3:00-3:30pm Meditation/Integration practice
Cost for 2 day Weekend Workshop
32 000 YEN + bank fees - Early Bird Rate Until December 31, 2024
36 000 YEN + bank fees - From January 01, 2025
* Note - All events will be taught in English with a Japanese teacher translating.
BOOK ALL KYOTO & TOKYO EVENTS TOGETHER AND SAVE 10 000 YEN FROM THE EARLY BIRD RATE!!! OFFER VALID UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, 2024
COST FOR ALL EVENTS - 58 000 YEN
* WHAT TO BRING
- A yoga mat
- Any yoga props you like to use for practice or meditation / to sit on the floor
- A pen and notebook
* CED HOURS FOR YOGA TEACHERS - If you are a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, these hours can count towards your Continuing Education hours. You will be eligible for up to 10 hours per weekend.
PRICING:
Cost for 1 public class in Kyoto OR Tokyo:
5000 YEN
Cost for 2 Day Weekend Workshop in Kyoto OR Tokyo:
32 000 YEN - early bird until December 31, 2024
36 000 YEN - from January 01, 2025
*** DISCOUNTS ***
Book 3 days in Kyoto OR Tokyo and SAVE 3000 YEN
This booking includes the Friday practice + the 2 day weekend workshop.
3 DAYS in KYOTO or 3 DAYS in TOKYO
34 000 YEN - early bird until December 31, 2024
38 000 from - from January 01, 2025
BOOK ALL KYOTO & TOKYO EVENTS TOGETHER AND SAVE 10 000 YEN FROM THE EARLY BIRD RATE!!! OFFER VALID UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Spots are LIMITED! To BOOK YOUR PLACE please contact hello@minamiyoga.com
PAYMENT, CANCELLATIONS & REFUND POLICY:
For weekend workshops in Kyoto & Tokyo:
- A non-refundable deposit of 10 000 YEN is due at the time of booking to secure your spot
- The rest of the payment is due by February 21, 2025.
- Full payment can be made at the time of booking
CANCELLATIONS:
We understand there may be a reason that you need to cancel your attendance. Please read our cancellation and refund policy before making your purchase.
Cancellation and refund policy:
Weekend workshops Kyoto & Tokyo:
- Your 10 000 YEN deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable
- If the attendee cancels prior to February 21, 2025, a 100% refund will be given, minus the deposit
- If the attendee cancels after February 21, 2025 but more than 1 week from the workshop start date, a 50% refund will be given, minus the deposit. Your payment, minus the deposit, can be transferred to Bec’s online yoga classes.
- If the attendee cancels 7 days or less before the workshop, no refund will be given. Your payment, minus the deposit, can be transferred to Bec’s online yoga classes.
*If the attendee cancels within 7 days of the booked event and the spot is filled by another participant, they will receive a 50% refund minus the deposit. If the spot is not filled, the payment can be transferred to Bec’s online yoga classes.
Public Classes:
- If booking as one single class, full payment of 5000 YEN is due at the time of booking
- If booking as part of the weekend workshop, your 10 000 YEN deposit covers your public class booking
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the event, otherwise no refund will be given.
- Cancellations made prior to 24 hours before the event - a 100% refund will be given, minus a 2000 YEN admin fee
Please note, YOU, the participant, are responsible for all bank transfer fees
- If you need to cancel your attendance, please contact Minami by email: hello@minamiyoga.com
*We do understand there may be cancellations. If you are entitled to a refund, it may take up to 30 days to process your refund.