Japanese Seasonal Yoga and Cooking Retreat

Find resolve and a tranquil inner space this summer. The retreat combines the ancient oriental wisdom of seasonal living, yoga practice, macrobiotic cooking, Japanese shiatsu massage, nature walks, tea service and traditional Japanese accomodation.

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This seasonal winter retreat builds a full picture of Yin Yang Go Gyo, the guiding principles of Japanese Yoga and how you can best work with the winter seasonal flow, and eat according to the seasons.

You will learn:

• Yoga poses to strengthen your winter reserves
• To use food as your medicine and create delicious and healthy winter meals
• Techniques and practices to take your health into your own hands
• Japanese massage techniques and acupressure points.

You will enjoy:

• Moving deep into asana practice and discover what Japanese yoga is all about
• Hands-on macrobiotic Japanese cooking demonstrations and dietary therapeutics discussions; take home seasonal recipes and nutritional guidance
• A variety of meditation techniques, breath, mudras and asanas to allow you to work towards true vibrant physical and mental health
• The tranquillity of a traditional Japanese Ryokan with hospitality of honour, Zen design, aromatic tatami flooring, sliding shoji paper screens, and comfortable futon bedding
• Soaking in a Japanese style deep bath overlooking your private courtyard garden
• Guided walks in the historic Hepburn natural mineral springs reserve with a traditional Japanese ‘bento’ picnic
• Four course banquet Japanese dinner and traditional Japanese breakfasts
• Japanese tea service.

Locals are invited to participate on the Saturday for a reduced rate without accomodation. Please see ticket options for more details.