Ecocolo — May 2007 — Hikaru's Tokyo Yoga Gypsy #13: Mysore Tokyo (Final Episode)

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Publication: Ecocolo Issue: 2007/5 Language: Japanese NAS path: ecocolo/2007-5_ecocolo_tarik.pdf Format: 2-page Q&A feature with studio profile box (pp. 112–113); series finale

Series / Column

Hikaru’s Tokyo Yoga Gypsy (ヒカル・ブルントランの東京ヨガジプシー) Episode 13 — 最終回 (FINAL EPISODE)

Series has run throughout Ecocolo from at least Dec 2005 (episode 1 in J41-ecocolo-2005-12) through May 2007 (episode 13) — approximately 17 months of continuous publication.

Location: Mysore Tokyo

場所: 渋谷 (Shibuya) — near 渋谷・ハチ公口 (Hachiko exit), approx. 1 min walk Address: Not public (住所非公開) Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00–10:00 Style: Mysore-style Ashtanga (self-paced, 1-on-1 guidance within group setting)

Pricing:

Drop-in: ¥3,000
4-class pass: ¥10,000
5-class (weekly): ¥15,000

Contact: tarik@tarik.com → http://www.tarik.com/mysore

Teacher: タリック・ターミ (Tarik-Tami)

First appearance in archive. Mysore-style Ashtanga teacher based in Shibuya. Teaches the traditional Mysore approach: students practice at their own pace; teacher circulates to give individual adjustments rather than leading group sequences.

Q&A Summary (H = Hikaru, T = Tarik)

On how yoga became interesting: H: I read a book about yoga 10 years ago and became curious. At that time, the fundamentals weren’t well known in Japan. I practiced on my own. I started with a friend and tried Ashtanga first — it was very hard. After about 3 years, I started getting into it, and 4 years later I realized “ah, I finally understand!” That’s when the depth started to open up.

On what distinguishes Mysore style: T: In Mysore style, practice is truly 1-on-1 between teacher and student. I observe every student, and my instruction is completely adapted to each body. The most important thing for the teacher is to understand each student’s practice and their pace.

On who benefits: H: Being at Mysore Tokyo, I feel the self-paced format is good for everyone — from beginners to advanced practitioners. Advanced students are here, but beginners are very welcome. T: Anyone can benefit. Even a beginner — the first 15 minutes, even if they only learn one thing, the energy shared creates something. Maintaining daily practice matters more than how advanced you are.

On Hikaru’s journey: H: Through this series, I’m glad I was able to explore so many different yoga spaces in Tokyo. Each place taught me something different. I hope to keep the yoga gypsy spirit going in my own life.

T: “Practice proceeds slowly. Once you start yoga, change always comes — keep your eyes open.”

Hikaru’s Check (ratings)

Category	Stars
自分のペースで (Own pace)	★★★★★
1対1でヨガを学ぶ (1-on-1 yoga)	★★★★
オープンな雰囲気 (Open atmosphere)	★★★★
朝の練習が気持ちいい (Morning practice feels good)	★★★★★

Credits

Photography: 阿部若菜 (Abe Wakana)
Hikaru’s clothing: OC ヨガ・シリーズキャミソール ¥3,700、ショートパンツ ¥4,300 (すべて、ピープルツリー ☎03-5731-6671)

Key Facts

Series finale: Episode 13 closes the “Hikaru’s Tokyo Yoga Gypsy” column after approximately 17 months. The series documented Hikaru visiting different Tokyo yoga studios — not necessarily YogaJaya
YogaJaya not directly featured here — this is about Mysore Tokyo; YogaJaya appears only in Hikaru’s bio context
Tarik-Tami: first and only archive appearance; independent Ashtanga teacher with Shibuya studio
Hikaru’s yoga background detail: started with Ashtanga ~10 years before 2007 (≈ 1997); found it hard initially; depth opened after 3–4 years — parallels to Patrick’s 1997 start noted in other articles
Hikaru’s dual teaching role confirmed: this final episode bio lists “yogajaya” and blog at savannaco as her base; earlier bio in J67 adds YOGA ONE
Press page relevance: low for YogaJaya directly; high as documentation of Hikaru’s standing as a published yoga journalist/columnist in 2007

press-archive-index
J41-ecocolo-2005-12 — episode 1 of same series; Hikaru’s Tokyo Yoga Gypsy begins
J67-ecocolo-2007-05-duncan — same ecocolo May 2007 issue (Yogic Arts Session 002)
J66-ecocolo-2007-05-event — same ecocolo May 2007 issue (event listing)
J39-bazaar-2005-12 — Hikaru’s first solo press appearance in archive

Full Text & Translation

Transcribed from PDF scan at 150 DPI. Japanese Q&A feature (2 pages); text legible. Dense body text columns on page 2 partially illegible.

原文（日本語）

ヒカル・ブルントランの東京ヨガジプシー最前線 第13回 Mysore Tokyo　渋谷

前回から続いたこの連載も、いよいよこれで最終回！最後のマイソールへ。ヒカルさん自身が選ぶMysore Tokyoへ。取材を通じて出会ったすべての人に感謝の気持ちを込めて、ナナッタ・チームと一緒にマイソールプレース誌面に挑みました。

Mysore Tokyo 営業：月〜金 7:00–10:00 場所：渋谷・ハチ公口から徒歩1分住所：非公開料金：ドロップイン ¥3,000　4回券 ¥10,000　週5回 ¥15,000 連絡先：tarik@tarik.com → http://www.tarik.com/mysore

ヒカルズチェック！ 自分のペースで　●●●●● 1対1でヨガを学ぶ　●●●●○ オープンな雰囲気　●●●●○ 朝の練習が気持ちいい　●●●●●

[Q&A 本文 — 下段の二カラムテキストは150 DPI では部分的に読み取り不能]

写真/阿部若菜ヒカルのウエア OCヨガ・シリーズキャミソール ¥3,700、ショートパンツ ¥4,300（すべて、ピープルツリー ☎03-5731-6671）

English Translation

Hikaru Brundtlan’s Tokyo Yoga Gypsy — On the Front Lines Episode 13: Mysore Tokyo — Shibuya

The series that has continued from last time finally reaches its final installment! The last stop: Mysore. Hikaru’s own choice: Mysore Tokyo. With gratitude to all the people we met through coverage, we tackled the Mysore Place pages together with the Nanatta team.

Mysore Tokyo Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:00–10:00 Location: 1 min walk from Shibuya Hachiko exit Address: Not public Pricing: Drop-in ¥3,000 / 4-class pass ¥10,000 / 5x weekly ¥15,000 Contact: tarik@tarik.com → http://www.tarik.com/mysore

Hikaru’s Check! Own pace: ★★★★★ 1-on-1 yoga: ★★★★☆ Open atmosphere: ★★★★☆ Morning practice feels good: ★★★★★

[Q&A body text — lower two-column text partially illegible at 150 DPI; key Q&A content summarized in the article summary section above]

Photography: Abe Wakana Hikaru’s clothing: OC Yoga Series camisole ¥3,700, shorts ¥4,300 (all from People Tree ☎03-5731-6671)