About
A small studio, since 2014.
Story
How the studio began.
Hana opened in 2014 in three small rooms above a tea shop in Yoyogi. There were six students at the first class and a borrowed sound system. The first class began, as every class since, with three minutes of seated breath.
The studio has grown — slowly — into a community of around two hundred regular students. The classes have stayed small (six to twelve people), the philosophy has stayed simple, and the door at the back still leads to the same tea shop.
We teach classical Hatha — pranayama, asana, savasana. We work in Japanese and English, all of the time. We close the door at the start of class. We are not in a hurry.
FAQ
Before your first class.
I have never practised — is this for me?＋
Yes. Every group class is built to receive a beginner. Please tell us at sign-up and we'll welcome you with a short conversation before practice.
What should I bring?＋
Just a small towel and water. Mats, bolsters, blankets, blocks, and straps are all provided.
Are the classes bilingual?＋
All group classes are taught in Japanese and English, with cues offered in both languages throughout.
How do I cancel?＋
Free cancellation up to 12 hours before class. Within 12 hours, the class is deducted from your pass.
Student voice
What students say.
“Hana taught me what it means to be patient with the body. I have not missed a Wednesday morning in two years.”
M. T.
Student · 3 years
“The Hakone retreat reset my whole year. Small, quietly held, and beautifully designed at every detail.”
S. K.
Retreat participant
“My back, by my fifth session, was no longer a daily problem. I am grateful.”
E. N.
Private client