AYAKO IWAKAMI
ASHTANGA YOGA MYSORE ONLINE CLASS
PRIVATE YOGA & PILATES ONLINE CLASS
A practice designed for you.
Sometimes, practicing in a group is not quite enough.
In a private session, the practice becomes a space entirely dedicated to
you, your body, your breath, and your needs.
Whether you choose Yoga or Pilates, each session is tailored to your experience,
physical condition, and goals.
You don't need to be experienced, flexible, or already familiar with the practice.
Why choose a private session?
Personal guidance
I can observe your movement closely and offer individual guidance and
adjustments throughout the session.
A practice that suits your body
Everyone's body is different. We can modify movements, explore variations,
and work at a pace that feels appropriate for you.
Work on what you need
Whether you want to improve strength, mobility, posture, body awareness, or simply create a more consistent practice, we can focus on what is most relevant to you.
Ask questions anytime
A private session gives you the time and space to ask questions and better understand your practice.
For beginners and experienced practitioners
If you are completely new, I will guide you from the beginning. If you already have experience, we can go deeper into your practice and work on specific areas that you would like to develop.
Yoga Private
A one-to-one approach to Yoga, with guidance adapted to your
experience andindividual needs.
You don't need to know the sequence beforehand. I will guide you through the practice and help you develop a deeper understanding of the breath, movement, and the practice itself.
Pilates Private
A personalized Pilates session focused on your body and your goals.
We can work on core strength, stability, mobility, posture, alignment, and body awareness while adapting the exercises to your individual needs.
Private Session
60 minutes — €60
4 sessions — €220
(€55 per session)
8 sessions — €400
(€50 per session)
Online sessions are held via Zoom.
You choose Yoga or Pilates according to what you need on the day.
" Your body. Your practice. Your journey. "
ASHTANGA YOGASTART COURSE
Start Your Own Ashtanga Yoga Practice in One Month
“I’d love to try Ashtanga Yoga, but where do I start?”
This 1-month online course is designed for complete beginners and anyone who has practiced Ashtanga before but would like to learn the sequence and foundations more deeply.
You don't need to know the postures.
You don't need any previous experience.
And you don't need to memorize the sequence before you begin.
During the first four sessions, you will receive 90-minute private one-to-one lessons,
where we will learn the practice step by step.
You will then bring what you have learned into the online Mysore classes, practicing and building confidence through repetition.
From being guided through the practice to gradually practicing on your own.
This one month is the beginning of your own Ashtanga Yoga practice.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AFTER ONE MONTH
You’ll begin to understand the sequence
We will gradually learn the postures and sequence up to the Half Primary Series.
You don't have to memorize everything at once.
Through repetition, the sequence will gradually become familiar to both your body and mind.
You’ll learn to connect breath and movement
We will work not only on the postures themselves, but also on breathing and how to coordinate the breath with movement.
Rather than simply learning postures, you will begin to experience the practice through breath and movement.
You’ll feel comfortable joining a Mysore class
What you learn in your private sessions can be practiced in the online Mysore classes.
You can work at your own pace and ask questions whenever you need guidance.
You’ll gradually learn to practice independently
At first, you may need guidance.
Over time, you will begin to know:
“This is the next posture.”
“This is where I breathe.”
“This is where I’ll stop today.”
Little by little, more of your practice becomes your own.
This is where your personal practice begins.
COURSE FLOW
DAY 1 | Getting to Know Ashtanga
90-Minute Private Lesson
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History of Ashtanga Yoga
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How to practice
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Different types of classes
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Breathing
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Introduction to and practice of Standing Postures
We begin by understanding the foundations of Ashtanga Yoga.
You can ask questions throughout the session and take the time you need.
DAY 2 | Learning the Postures
90-Minute Private Lesson
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Review and practice of Standing Postures
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Introduction to and practice of Seated Postures
We revisit what you learned before gradually adding new postures.
There is no need to remember everything at once.
DAY 3 | Connecting the Practice
90-Minute Private Lesson
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Practice of Standing & Seated Postures
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Introduction to and practice of Finishing Postures
We begin connecting the individual postures into a flowing practice.
DAY 4 | Moving Toward the Half Primary Series
90-Minute Private Lesson
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Review of Finishing Postures
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Introduction to and practice of the Half Primary Series
We bring everything you have learned together as a complete practice.
From being guided through the practice to gradually practicing on your own.
ONLINE MYSORE & GUIDED CLASSES
During the course, you can join the online classes as often as you like.
Every Tuesday & Thursday
🇮🇹 Italy
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇯🇵 Japan
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Classes are held online via Zoom.
Use the online classes to repeat what you have learned in your private sessions and gradually become more familiar with your practice.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Postures and sequence up to the Half Primary Series
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History of Ashtanga Yoga
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Yoga philosophy
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Breathing techniques
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Connecting breath and movement
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How to approach and develop an Ashtanga practice
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Ashtanga Yoga Start Course Manual
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Unlimited online Mysore & Guided Classes during the course
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is for you if:
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You are completely new to Ashtanga Yoga
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You are new to yoga
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You have practiced Ashtanga before but don't know the sequence
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You want to learn the postures in detail
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You feel nervous about joining a group class
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You want to learn how to develop your own Ashtanga practice
You don't need to be flexible.
You don't need to know the postures.
You don't need to be perfect.
All you need is the desire to begin.
ASHTANGA YOGA START COURSE
€390 / 1 MONTH
Your course includes:
4 × 90-minute private one-to-one sessions
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Unlimited online Mysore & Guided Classes
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Ashtanga Yoga Start Course Manual
Private session dates and times are arranged individually according to your schedule.
One month from now, you’ll be on your mat.
You may begin this course not knowing the sequence or what to expect.
One month later, you can begin to recognize the postures, understand the sequence, connect movement with breath, and practice at your own pace.
Not simply preparing to practice Ashtanga Yoga—
but beginning your own practice.
Start where you are.
Build your own practice.
Practice Ashtanga Yoga from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
Join me online for a traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice, where we move with the breath and cultivate a deeper connection with ourselves.
New to Ashtanga Yoga? You’re very welcome.
You may think that you need to know all the postures before you can practice Ashtanga Yoga.
You don’t.
You don’t need to know the sequence or have any previous experience to join the class. I will guide you through the practice, step by step, so you can simply listen, breathe, and move.
Whether you are completely new to Ashtanga Yoga or have been practicing for years, you are welcome to join.
Come as you are, and let your practice develop naturally over time.
Class Schedule
Every Tuesday & Thursday
🇮🇹 Italy — 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇯🇵 Japan — 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Classes are held online via Zoom.
You can practice from wherever you feel comfortable and create a dedicated space for yourself at home.
Monthly Pass
€90 / month
Join as many Tuesday and Thursday classes as you like throughout the month.
Perfect if you would like to build a consistent practice and make Ashtanga Yoga part of your weekly routine.
Drop-in
€30 / class
A flexible option if you would like to join occasionally or try the class before committing to a monthly pass.
” Your Practice, Your Journey "
Ashtanga Yoga is not about perfecting postures or comparing yourself with others.
It is a practice of connecting movement, breath, and awareness — and learning to listen to yourself along the way.
You don’t have to be flexible.
You don’t have to know the sequence.
You don’t have to be experienced.
You simply need to step onto your mat and begin.
I look forward to practicing with you.
ASHTANGA YOGA PRIMARY SERIES INTENSIVE COURSE
Take Your Practice to the Next Level
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course is for practitioners who already have some experience with Ashtanga Yoga and are ready to deepen their practice through one-to-one, personalized guidance.
✔ Practitioners who have practiced up to around Half Primary
✔ You do NOT need to be able to complete the full Primary Series
✔ Practitioners currently practicing the Primary Series
✔ Practitioners already practicing the Second Series are also welcome
✔ Anyone who wants to deepen and refine their personal practice
✔ Anyone who is interested in learning to teach Ashtanga Yoga
You do not need to have completed the Primary Series.
Your current level of practice is not a limitation.
The content will be adapted to your experience, physical condition, and individual goals.
If you are already practicing the Second Series, you are also welcome to join.
This course can be an opportunity to revisit and deepen the foundations of the Primary Series, including alignment, Vinyasa Count, breath, Drishti, Bandhas, and adjustments.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is a fully private and personalized intensive course for practitioners who already have experience with Ashtanga Yoga.
The goal is not simply to learn more poses.
It is about developing a deeper understanding of your practice through:
Breath · Movement · Alignment · Vinyasa Count · Drishti · Bandhas
You will work toward integrating the Primary Series into your own practice while developing a deeper understanding of the principles behind Ashtanga Yoga.
For those who are interested in becoming teachers, this course also provides an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of body observation, adjustments, and the perspective needed to guide and support other practitioners.
APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS
6 PRIVATE INTENSIVE SESSIONS
Approximately 18 hours of one-to-one training
Rather than trying to learn everything in a single intensive day, the course is divided into 6 sessions over approximately 2 months.
You will have time between sessions to practice what you have learned.
At each following session, we review your practice, identify what has changed, and work on what you need next.
Learn → Practice → Receive Feedback → Deepen
During the intensive period, you will also have unlimited access to the regular online classes every Tuesday and Thursday.
This allows you to take what you learn in your private sessions and integrate it into your regular practice.
- 6-SESSION PROGRAM -
DAY 1 | BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
Approximately 3 hours
LED CLASS
Practice the Primary Series while observing your current movement, breathing, and individual areas of focus.
ASHTANGA YOGA HISTORY
Learn about the history of Ashtanga Yoga and how the practice has been passed down.
MYSORE & LED CLASS
Understand the differences between Mysore and Led Classes and how to approach each style of practice.
Focus:
History / Mysore / Led / Breath / Personal Practice
DAY 2 | ALIGNMENT & VINYASA COUNT
Approximately 3 hours
PRIMARY SERIES ALIGNMENT
Explore the alignment and physical actions of the postures in greater detail.
VINYASA COUNT
Learn how breath and movement are connected, including the Vinyasa Count between postures.
PRACTICE & FEEDBACK
Practice while receiving individualized guidance based on your body and current practice.
Focus:
Alignment / Vinyasa Count / Breath / Drishti / Bandhas
DAY 3 | DEEPENING THE PRIMARY SERIES
Approximately 3 hours
PRIMARY SERIES PRACTICE
Connect what you have learned and deepen your understanding of the Primary Series.
ALIGNMENT & INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE
Focus on the postures and areas that are most relevant to your body and current practice.
VINYASA & BREATH
Develop a stronger connection between breath and movement and refine the overall flow of your practice.
Focus:
Primary Series / Breath / Alignment / Individual Practice
DAY 4 | YOGA PHILOSOPHY & INNER PRACTICE
Approximately 3 hours
YOGA SUTRA
Explore the philosophy behind the Ashtanga Yoga practice.
THE EIGHT LIMBS OF YOGA
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Yama
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Niyama
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Asana
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Pranayama
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Pratyahara
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Dharana
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Dhyana
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Samadhi
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PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION
Practice working with the breath and turning your awareness inward.
Understand how the practice extends beyond the physical postures.
Focus:
Yoga Sutra / Yama / Niyama / Pranayama / Meditation
DAY 5 | ADJUSTMENTS & TEACHING SKILLS
Approximately 3 hours
ADJUSTMENTS
Learn the principles behind adjustments in the Mysore practice.
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Observing the body
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How to approach and support the practitioner
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Direction and application of touch
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Safe adjustments
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Responding to individual needs
PRACTICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Practice adjustments while learning how to observe and safely support another practitioner.
Q&A & FEEDBACK
Review your practice and adjustments, and explore any questions that arise.
For those interested in teaching, this session offers an opportunity to develop the perspective needed to move from practicing for yourself to supporting others in their practice.
Focus:
Adjustments / Observation / Safety / Teaching Skills / Q&A
DAY 6 | INTEGRATION & FULL PRACTICE
Approximately 3 hours
PRIMARY SERIES PRACTICE
Bring everything you have learned together in your Primary Series practice.
The practice will be adapted according to your current level. You do not need to be able to complete the entire Primary Series.
INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK
Receive personalized feedback on alignment, breath, Vinyasa Count, Drishti, Bandhas, and your overall practice.
ADJUSTMENTS & Q&A
Review the adjustments you have learned and discuss any remaining questions about your practice.
NEXT STEP
Reflect on your progress and create a direction for continuing your practice after the course.
Focus:
Integration / Individual Feedback / Adjustments / Q&A / Next Step
UNLIMITED ONLINE CLASSES
During the intensive course period, you can join the regular online classes as many times as you like.
EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY
🇮🇹 Italy
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇯🇵 Japan
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ONLINE MYSORE & GUIDED CLASSES via Zoom
Use the regular classes to practice what you have learned in your private sessions.
You can repeat the practice, ask questions, and gradually make the sequence your own.
Learn in private. Practice in class. Grow through repetition.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
PRIMARY SERIES
Work toward integrating the Primary Series into your practice according to your current level.
You do not need to be able to complete the full Primary Series to participate.
If you are already practicing the Second Series, you can also use this course to revisit and deepen the foundations of your Primary Series practice.
ALIGNMENT
Explore the alignment and physical actions of the postures in detail.
VINYASA COUNT
Understand the relationship between breath and movement and the Vinyasa Count throughout the practice.
TRISTANA
Breath / Drishti / Bandhas
Deepen your understanding of the three fundamental elements that support the Ashtanga practice.
YOGA SUTRA & EIGHT LIMBS
Explore Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION
Develop awareness of the breath and cultivate a deeper internal practice.
ADJUSTMENTS
Learn how to observe the body and safely support another practitioner through adjustments.
Q&A & INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK
Receive personalized guidance based on your questions, challenges, and goals.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is for you if you:
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Have practiced Ashtanga Yoga consistently
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Practice around Half Primary or beyond
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Are still working toward completing the Primary Series
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Want to deepen your understanding of the Primary Series
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Are already practicing the Second Series
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Want to refine your personal practice
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Want to improve your alignment
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Want to understand Vinyasa Count
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Want to deepen your understanding of Pranayama and Yoga Philosophy
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Want to learn adjustments
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Want to deepen your Mysore practice
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Are interested in becoming an Ashtanga Yoga teacher
You don't have to be "ready" to complete the Primary Series.
What matters is where you are now and your willingness to deepen your practice.
COMPLETELY PRIVATE & PERSONALIZED
This is not a fixed group course with the same schedule and content for everyone.
Your current practice, physical condition, experience, and goals will shape the course.
The 6 private sessions will be scheduled individually over approximately 2 months.
The content of each session can also be adjusted according to your progress and what you need at that moment.
You will have time between sessions to practice, integrate, and experience what you have learned.
**Your Practice.
Your Pace.
Your Next Step.**
COURSE FEE
€1,370
What's Included
6 Private Intensive Sessions
Approximately 18 hours
€1,190
Unlimited Online Mysore & Guided Classes for 2 Months
Every Tuesday & Thursday
€180 value
TOTAL: €1,370
No additional fee is required for the regular online classes during the intensive course period.
COURSE DETAILS
Duration: Approximately 2 months
Private Sessions: 6 sessions / approximately 18 hours
Online Classes: Unlimited during the course period
Format: Private / Online via Zoom or In-person
Schedule: Individually arranged according to your availability and practice
Private session dates and times will be arranged according to your schedule and the development of your practice.
FROM PRACTICE TO UNDERSTANDING
Ashtanga Yoga is not only about completing postures.
It is about getting to know your body, feeling your breath, observing your mind, and developing a deeper understanding of yourself through consistent practice.
Over these two months, you will work toward deepening your Primary Series while developing a stronger understanding of your own practice.
For those who wish to teach Ashtanga Yoga in the future:
Practice → Understand → Share
Build your own practice, deepen your understanding, and develop the foundation to share it with others.