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Hikaru began seriously studying Yoga in 2001 after having her mountain bike stolen from her. At that point, mountain biking was Hikaru's passion. Having her prized bike taken away so quickly and easily made her think that it would be better to focus her energies on something that she could do without external equipment. Just following the theft, she was introduced to her first teacher, Josi Vallicherry. Josifs dynamic, individualistic teaching methods combined with focus on consistent private practice, introduced Hikaru to the powerful essence of yoga discipline.

After two years of continuous practice with different teachers in various Hatha traditions, Hikaru began teaching yoga one on one to share her experience as a Yogini. She gained valuable insight from the close interactions with her students and continues to learn and expand in her own practice through this experience of sharing with others. Hikaru has also done extensive study at with Francois Chaillou in the Sivananda hatha tradition. Hikaru also holds a teaching certification in The sivananda yoga tradition, and holds specialzed workshops regularly.

Before getting seriously involved with yoga, Hikaru was taken under the wing of fashion designer Issey Miyake. She worked at his office daily as a fitting model, and through that association, her career as a fashion model blossomed. She went on to do extensive work on runways, in magazine editorials and advertising campaigns both in Japan and internationally.

Hikaru has studied music from a young age and graduated with a degree in music from the classical music department of Nihon University. Hikaru regularly performs at galleries and clubs, and has performed in connection with charities and fair trade organizations. Ecology has also become a part of Hikaru's life and she often works in helping fair trade and ecological promotions.

She incorporates her rounded life experiences along with having studied various traditions of Hatha yoga with a caring approach to teaching, hoping to help others discover the true transformative effects of Yoga.

    

 

Basic hatha yoga course with Hikaru Brundtland
At YogaJaya Omotesando Studio
2 weeks - January 13 and 20, 2007.

This is a basic course designed to help beginners understand the dynamics of yoga posture techniques with correct breathing and intro to basic yoga philosophy. Beginner students who complete this course will be ready to attend YogaJaya level 1 to 3 led public classes.

Workshop space Limited. Confirmation by advanced booking only.
Workshop only 16,000 yen. (YogaJaya Members get 5% off)

Option: Workshop + YogaJaya membership + Multi-ticket Passes (*1)
(4000 yen savings on membership fee)

Special Christmas offer!
Workshop + YogaJaya membership + Multi-ticket Passes (*1) before December 30th
(6000 yen savings on membership fee)

(*1) Students will recive an e- voucher to present at YogaJaya for ticket purchase. Multi ticket passes will start from the first day of use when voucher is presented.

Membership entitles students up to 70% off all class and workshop pricing. YogaJaya members receive a free YogaJaya T-shirt!

WEEK 1
-Module 1
Saturday, January 13, 10:00-12:00

 Discussion: What is Yoga? History of Yoga. 4 Kinds of Yoga

Introduction to proper utilization of breath for physical yoga practice: Abdominal Breathing.

Basic postures. Focus on back, legs and hips

Q&A

-Module 2
Saturday, January 13, 14:00-16:00

Discussion: Connection between correct breathing and health.

Expanded Breathing techniques: Using of the diaphragm.

Yoga warm-up sequences (Sun Salutations)

Posture focus on hamstrings, groin, and opening the hips.

Q&A

WEEK 2
-Module3
Saturday, January 20, 10:00-12:00

Discussion: Benefits and explanation of working with and stimulating correct energy flow though the body.

Expanded Breathing techniques: Using the thoracic region.

Inverted postures, spinal twists and the dynamics of balance.

Q&A

-Module4
Saturday, January 20, 14:00-16:00

Discussion: Other aspects or limbs of yoga practice.

Expanded breathing techniques: Combination of breath with focusing the mind as the intention.

Integration and flow of breathing and postures.

Q&A

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