About the classes and teachers
Our unique instructors will support your practice with a wide range of content.
Please feel free to come, whether it’s your first time or it’s been a while. We look forward to seeing you!
Please note that tickets for each class are used on a class-by-class basis and cannot be used together.
If you have any questions about the classes, please feel free to contact us on the official Kula Ashtanga Facebook page .
Basic Flow Class [Every Sunday: 90 minutes]
Ashtanga Yoga follows a set sequence of postures, breath counts, and gaze points. In this class, we introduce the traditional Ashtanga Yoga flow in a clear and accessible way, moving through postures at a relaxed pace — perfect for beginners.
It’s no problem if you’re stiff. Men and students are welcome. There are no age restrictions, and this class can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.
You can also take a tour, so please feel free to come and visit us!!
[Price]
Drop-in: 2,500 yen
; 4-session ticket: 8,000 yen (valid for 1 month)
; 8-session ticket: 12,000 yen (valid for 3 months)
[Instructor: Mutsumi Hanzawa ]
It was in 2005 that I began practicing Ashtanga yoga and discovered my inner energy and power.
By incorporating yoga into my life, I’ve learned many things, including the importance of balancing my mind and body.
The biggest change since I discovered Ashtanga yoga is that I’ve become more in touch with myself. As I continued, my senses have changed, and I’ve begun to think more deeply about things like food, the environment, spirituality, and the cosmos.
There are so many things that cannot be seen with the eyes, but I want to live my life so that I can sense myself more clearly,
and cherish the sensations and connections I’ve gained through yoga.
2007: Studied yoga with Cameron Harris.
2007: Completed teacher training with Ken Harakuma.
2010: Completed teacher training with Chuck & Mattie.
2011: Studied yoga with Barry Silver.
2012: Completed mind and body adjustment with Kaori Makino.
Official website: Ashtanga Yoga KUGENUMA
Mysore Class / Led Class
Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Class
In the Mysore class, you may arrive and leave at any time during the open practice period, allowing you to move through the asanas at your own pace, guided by your breath and physical condition.
The teacher observes each student individually and offers guidance or hands-on adjustments as needed. This format is suitable for practitioners of all levels—from beginners to advanced students—and supports a sustainable practice. Through this “moving meditation,” students can expect to cultivate both physical and mental purification, as well as improved concentration.
Led Class
In the Led Class, all participants practice together, flowing through a fixed sequence of asanas in unison, following the teacher’s verbal instructions and count.
While the Mysore class emphasizes self-paced practice, the Led Class allows students to directly experience one of the core principles of Ashtanga Yoga: synchronizing breath and movement. It is especially beneficial for beginners, as the shared rhythm creates a sense of unity and makes it easier to enjoy the practice while learning and confirming the posture sequence and breathing timing.
Schedule
・Mysore Class: Saturdays except the last Saturday of the month (approx. 90 minutes)
・Led Class: Last Saturday of each month (approx. 90 minutes)
Fee
Donation-based
A “donation” is a system in which you offer an amount that feels appropriate to you, based on the value of the experience and learning you receive, and your personal circumstances. We appreciate it if you express your gratitude and insights in whatever form (and amount) feels right to you.
[Instructor: OJ (Masanori Tabuchi) ]
Originally from Osaka and currently based in Shonan. OJ spent 22 years working in makeup artistry and management at an international cosmetics company. Aspiring to become a freelance yoga instructor, he completed a yoga teacher training program and began teaching at Lotus Eight in Higashi-Nihonbashi.
He now offers classes mainly in Tokyo and the Shonan area.
Since 2024, he has been spending one month each year in Mysore, India, to deepen his practice.
Official website: OJ yoga
Self-Practice
You may use part of the practice space during each class time for self-practice.
Feel free to practice at your own pace within the allotted time.
Please note that no instruction, adjustments, or advice from the teacher will be provided.
Schedule
Every Saturday and Sunday (approx. 120 minutes)
Fee
500 yen