Beginner's Guide

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*Please be sure to read through all the terms and conditions on this page before making a reservation.

Introductions to Courses

If you are a beginner, we recommend you take one of the following two lessons:
We also offer classes (Gentle Yoga) for seniors, those who have lost physical strength due to injury or illness, or those who are not confident in their physical strength, so please feel free to contact us.

Open House Beginners Class
"Open House" is a free event that allows you to experience yoga life at Tokyo Center and enjoy yoga classes, vegetarian meals, and workshops.
This program follows the basic teachings of Sivananda Yoga, that is "The Five Points of Yoga."
Yoga classes are tailored to all levels, so even those new to yoga or lacking confidence can participate with ease and comforts.
Also, there will be discounts on membership cards and Yoga 1 courses on the day, so please take this opportunity to make a reservation.

Trial Class
This is a 90-minute class for those new to Sivananda Yoga to experience yoga class only. We will provide slow and careful yoga class instruction tailored to beginners. Please feel free to join.

Yoga1/Yoga2 Beginner Course

This course will teach you the 12 basic poses of Sivananda Yoga thoroughly, as well as the basic philosophy and five points of yoga lifestyle.
If you want to begin learning Sivananda Yoga, consider taking the beginners course first. It will help you deepen your understanding.

Recommended after taking Yoga1/Yoga2! Regular Yoga Classes

Open class: 12 traditional Sivananda Yoga poses performed in a flowing, meditative style.
Beginner Class: This is a relaxing class that does not include the advanced asanas from the open class.

Recommended for seniors and those who are not confident in their physical strength: Gentle Yoga
This one-hour class focuses on stretching and is designed especially for seniors people, those who are recovering from illness/ injury, or not confident in their physical strength.

About our memberships

Become an annual member of the Sivananda Tokyo Center!
You can become a member of the Sivananda Yoga Tokyo Center for an annual fee of 5,500 yen. The membership card is valid for one year and you can attend all classes and workshops with the member price.

Contact Us

Sivananda Yoga Tokyo Center
Email:info@sivanandajp.org
TEL：080-7027-6432
Open Hours: 6:00~21:00
Closed Day: Tuesdays

Agreement Form

If you are a new-comer, please fill out the consent form on the following page.

Clothings

Please wear the following attire:
・Clothes that cover the Body lines
・Shoulders, stomach, back, and knees are not visible
・Not tightened clothings
・Clothes that are loose and comfortable

We provide changing rooms at the center.

Important notes

Please be ready and dressed 5 minutes before class starts.
Please finish eating at least 2 hours before asanas classes.