A Rare Opportunity: One Day with Ken Harakuma

June 11, 2025 at Chinatown (52A Pagoda Street)

We are deeply honored to welcome Ken Harakuma, Japan's pioneering Ashtanga teacher, to Singapore for a special one-day workshop series. This marks a unique opportunity to practice with a teacher directly authorized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and one of Asia's most influential yoga leaders.

A Distinguished Legacy

As Japan's first Ashtanga teacher to receive direct authorization from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Ken has played a pivotal role in bringing authentic yoga practice to Japan and throughout Asia. Founder of the International Yoga Center (IYCインターナショナルヨガセンター) and the Japan Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute (日本アシュタンガヨガ研究所), Ken's influence extends beyond the mat through his numerous books, DVDs, and as the founder of Japan's largest yoga event, "Yoga Festa" (ヨガフェスタ).

Ken's rich life journey—including surfing for over 45 years, exploring 22 countries on horseback in search of self-discovery, and establishing yoga communities across Asia—infuses his teaching with unique wisdom and perspective rarely encountered in today's yoga landscape.

Three Transformative Sessions

Morning Mysore Practice (6:30 AM - 8:30 AM) - $58

Begin your day in the traditional self-paced Mysore style, receiving personalized guidance from Ken. This Mysore session offers a chance to refine your practice with adjustments and insights directly from a master of the tradition. Suitable for practitioners familiar with Ashtanga fundamentals.

Ashtanga Led Primary or Half Primary (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) - $48

Following a restful 30-minute transition, experience the unified energy of moving through the Primary Series as a group under Ken's precise guidance. This session offers invaluable insights into proper sequencing, breath, and alignment from the Japanese perspective of Ashtanga.

Japanese-focused Hatha Yoga Session (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) - $58

Complete your day with Ken's unique "ハタヨガ系集中講座" (Hatha Yoga Intensive) approach. This special evening session, designed with our Japanese community in mind but open to all, draws from Ken's extensive background in multiple yoga traditions, offering a balanced practice that brings awareness to body, breath, and mind.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

This one-day immersion represents a rare chance to connect with an authentic lineage holder who bridges East and West in his approach to yoga. Ken's teachings honor tradition while making the practice accessible and meaningful for contemporary practitioners.

As a studio, we are profoundly grateful to host such a distinguished teacher whose presence in Singapore for just one day makes this truly a special occasion not to be missed.

A Gathering of Community

Join us for this special day as we come together to honor the tradition of yoga and the unique opportunity to learn from one of Asia's most respected teachers. Whether you're an experienced Ashtanga practitioner or simply curious about authentic Japanese approaches to yoga, Ken's guidance offers something valuable for every sincere student.

We look forward to sharing this remarkable day with you at our Chinatown sanctuary.

For questions about this special event, please contact us directly.