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Yama Yoga offers Drop-In classes, Private lessons, and other unique Iya Valley yoga experiences.
Sunday Drop In Classes at 
Ryugugake Cottage will restart April 2023!

The Ryugugake Studio is currently closed for the winter and will re-open for the season in April.
Every Sunday starting April, 10:00am-11:15am. No reservation needed.
Just arrive at least 10 minutes before class time.

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Drop-In YOGA Classes 
 Yama Yoga Studio at Ryugugake Cottages
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These drop-in Hatha Yoga classes are available for anyone. Though usually held in Japanese, these classes can have some English included if requested (but why not try yoga in Japanese!). Beginners welcome. Check the Schedule for times.

- No reservations required, no membership or sign-up fees,  just arrive at least 10 minutes before class begins.

- Held most Sundays, April-Nov (usually 10am-11:15am) at the Yama Yoga Studio
- 1000 yen (free yoga mats available for use)
- After yoga detox tea time included 
​For directions to Yama Yoga Studio at Ryugugake Cottages, please see the Access page

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Special Iya Valley Yoga Experiences
Though the main studio at Ryugugake Cottages is certainly beautiful, Yama Yoga also offers one-of-a-kind private lessons in a variety of locations in the valley. So why not make your visit to the Iya Valley unforgettable by practicing yoga someplace unique. Available all year.
Click any of these Yoga location possibilities for more details:
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The Yama Shala:  
A Hidden Mountain Farmhouse
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​San-jo Shrine: 
The Heart of Ochiai Village
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Nakochi: 
A Traditional Ochiai Cottage
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Tenguzuka-san:  
The High Mountain Excursion


Private Lessons at Ryugugake Cottages
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Held at the Yama Yoga Studio at Ryugugake Cotages, these private lessons allow for deeper and more personalized yoga instruction.  
- Advanced reservation required. 
​-Available April to November
- 75 minute lessons start from 5000 yen for up to 3 people. Add 1000 yen per additional person. 
- Ryugugake Cottage guests receive a 500 yen discount per lesson!

- Complimentary herbal tea served afterwards.
- Outdoor lessons at Ryugugake Park also possible (weather permitting)
- Please contact with your request


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​One-of-a-Kind Iya Valley Trips
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Coming to the Iya Valley and looking for a unique experience?

Yama Yoga works together with the locally based Iya Valley Tours where you can include any Yoga Experience into a day-long tour of the Iya Valley. Actually, your yoga teacher Aki is one of the top English speaking guides at Iya Valley Tours and she can give great insight to the places and people of the Iya Valley and help customize your experience

Find out more by visiting the Iya Valley Tours website:
Iya Valley Tours




Notes on Classes:
  • ​Drop in classes are usually held in Japanese. The instructor can speak English, so some English directions can be included upon request.
  • Private Lessons can be held in only English if you wish, but please allow for some language imperfection.
  • FREE use yoga mats are available, though availability may be limited.
  • Yoga blocks and belts are also available if asked.​
  • Please check the FAQs page for additional information.
  • Please contact us if you have any special requests or questions.

**Before coming, please be sure to check the  Schedule for drop-in classes to be sure classes are being held that day !


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