Jiyugaoka’s studio refuge, “Respirar”, is a wonderful, hidden studio getaway fashioned in a Southern European style, where the floor consists of terra cotta tiles that meet with chalk walls. The airy space has a very comfortable feeling, quiet during the day with gentle exposure to the sun and nice ventilation, while being situated in the middle of a quiet residential area.

Because the owner has installed negative ion air system. When activated, the percentage of negative ions in the atmosphere is high and one can feel a higher energy flow!

The beautiful wood furniture brings a gentle sense of contentment. The space seems to have unique healing powers and breathing becomes easier.

Venue

• Name: Respirar
• Address: 5-9-5 Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
• Website: www.space-respirar.com

Facilities

• Shower: not available (please bring change of clothes)
• Changing: two changing areas and restroom
• Equipment: yoga mats and other props may be available for rental, depending on the instructor
• Studio capacity: 8 students (standard yoga class), can hold 10 when to maximum capacity

Access

• 5 minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line, Oimachi Line)
• 3 minute walk from Okusawa Station (Tokyu Meguro Line)

Directions

From Jiyugaoka Station:

1. Exit from the Jiyugaoka Station Southern Exit ticket gate
2. Go straight ahead on the road in between the building that has
3. 「MELSA 2」on the front and the building right next to it on the right named「マイ センビル」(Meissen Building)
4. When you get to the promenade, continue taking the brick street in between the building that has the yellow and black hanger marking the store on the 1st floor,and the building on the right side,「無印良品」(Mujirushi Ryohin)
5. Turn right at the end of the street. (On the left hand side, there is a sign marked 「止まれ」(Stop Sign), and a mail box)
6. Continue to walk a little more, then turn left at the first left corner, and climb the slope
7. Halfway up, the slope will be divided diagonally into left and right, but continue on the right side
8. If you continue a little further, the slope will level out, and on the right hand side there is a parking lot. Continue to keep going straight. (The surroundings will be a residential area)
9. Cross the street with the big sidewalk crossing and continue to keep going straight. (Above this intersection, there is a sign that says “Entry not permitted except for bicycles”.)
10. Soon, on the right side of the road, you will see a small sign that says 「鈴木歯科」(Suzuki Dentistry). (Because it is a small sign, please keep an eye out and make sure you are aware of your surroundings.)
11. Turn right just after passing Suzuki Dental, and take the narrow street
12. Turn right at the first intersection. (On the right hand corner of this intersection, there is a three story apartment with reddish-brown tiling.)
13. The house on the right side at the end of the street will be Jiyugaoka’s Respirar. It will be the cream colored 2 story building. It is a building built in a Southern European style. In the entrance way, there is a round sign adorned with the word “Respirar”
14. Please ring the houses chimes before entry

From Okusawa Station, coming from the Meguro:

1. Once exiting through the Okusawa Station ticket gates, there is a roadway in the front of the station.
2. Along this road you can see a Lawson, a railroad crossing, and「紳士服のコナカ」(Konaka Menswear).
3. (Along the right side of this road, there is a small real estate agency.)
4. If you continue to walk for about 1 minute, you’ll see「豊川稲荷」(Toyokawa Shrine) There, the road splits off to the right, and continue on the right.
5. Turn right at the first intersection. (There is a big 止まれ(STOP) mark on the street.
6. Turn left from there on the first left corner. (There will be a small street there)
7. Turn left at the small streets first intersection. (On the right hand corner of this intersection, there is a three story apartment with reddish-brown tiling)
8. The house on the right side at the end of the street will be Jiyugaoka’s Respirar. It will be the cream colored 2 story building. It is a building built in a Southern European style. In the entrance way, there is a round sign adorned with the word “Respirar”
9. Please ring the houses chimes before entry

From Okusawa Station, coming from Dennenchofu:

1. Once exiting through the Okusawa Station ticket gates, you will immediately see a street, and at the front you will see「紳士服のコナカ」(Konaka Menswear)
2. Cross this street, on the left side of Konaka Menswear there is road that runs along railroad tracks, take and continue down this road.
3. (Along the right side of the road, there is a small real estate agency.)
4. If you continue to walk for about 1 minute, you’ll see「豊川稲荷」(Toyokawa Shrine) There, the road splits off to the right, and continue on the right.
5. Turn right at the first intersection. (There is a big 止まれ(STOP) mark on the street.
6. Turn left from there on the first left corner. (There will be a small street there)
7. Turn right at the small street’s first intersection. (On the right hand corner of this intersection, there is a three story apartment with reddish-brown tiling)The house on the right side at the end of the street will be Jiyugaoka’s Respirar. It will be the cream colored 2 story building. It is a building built in a Southern European style. In the entrance way, there is a round sign adorned with the word “Respirar”
8. Please ring the houses chimes before entry