Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for people who are busy working in Tokyo and want a refreshing break. More specfically this is for you if-
-You are a professional working in Japan, or with an interest in Japan.
-You want to take a break from screens
-You are physically fit enough to do a few hours of farm work outside or a short hike.
-You are open-minded enough to try activities like barefoot temple walk, silent meditation, group sharing, creative art therapy, eye-gazing. (You can always opt out of any activity, but if you aren’t willing to try anything, then you may not have as good of a time)
-You are interested to challenge yourself and do some degree of self-reflection.
For the best experience, you simply need: an open mind and an able body.
Who is it not for?
-People with an ongoing clinical mental health issues (depression, anxiety, self-harm thoughts etc.)
-People with an intense fear of insects
-People who cannot be away from their phone for 36 hours.
Example Daily Itenerary*
Wake up and barefoot walk to the sunrise over the sea
Guided intuitive stretching or bikram yoga
Make breakfast and chill
Abstract kid art time (crayons and markers galore) or journal quietly
Go on a forest hike to harvest fresh bamboo shoots
Plant a few eggplant seedlings at a farm
Grill up the bamboo shoots for lunch with the farming family
Jump in the ocean to cool off.
BBQ and telling stories around the fire
Group closing meditation
1:1 check ins, journal, and shower time
*This is an example day. Each day is different because each group is different. There are factors like: fitness ability, group energy levels, train delays, unexpected (fun) encounters, and weather that make the exact itenerary difficult to predict.
In general, I try to always include a healthy mix of nature activities, community service, mindfulness exercises, group sharing, and quiet time.
I promise you’ll have a great time if you come with an open mind and expect to go with the flow :) it’s all for fun anyway
