YOGA & SNOW SEASONAL RETREATS JAPAN
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We are so excited to be partnering with Snowball Chalet in Japan to offer our Seasonal Yoga Retreats. In winter, we offer a full week of wellness filled with yoga, adventure, walks, nature, meditation, rejuvenation and delicious Japanese cuisine. If you want a balance between relaxation, rejuvenation and adventure this retreat is perfect for you.
This intimate seasonal retreat is designed for yoga students of all levels from beginners to advanced.
For committed yoga practitioners, the retreat will inspire a more in depth fine tuning of their practice, whilst those who are just starting out on their yoga journey will be gently guided to discover a new wisdom to connect your body, mind and breath for complete relaxation.
If you would like to attend our Japan Retreat Info Session please fill in the form at the end of this page. Date TBC.
This intimate seasonal retreat is designed for yoga students of all levels from beginners to advanced.
For committed yoga practitioners, the retreat will inspire a more in depth fine tuning of their practice, whilst those who are just starting out on their yoga journey will be gently guided to discover a new wisdom to connect your body, mind and breath for complete relaxation.
If you would like to attend our Japan Retreat Info Session please fill in the form at the end of this page. Date TBC.
RELAXATION
Spend your time relaxing on a forest walk, reading books, drinking chai with friends, or soak in the beautiful onsens in the area.
PROGRAM
In addition to the daily yoga practice and meditation, we will have morning or afternoon self-care activities exploring mindfulness, seasonal yoga & other natural supportive remedies such as essential oils. We’ll delve into the benefits of yoga and mindful meditation for our well being & mental health. Program Below. There will also be morning or afternoon free time for you to adventure, ski or snowboard, or enjoy your free time how you wish.
Included in the retreat are three tours:
Maguse Onsen is one of those places that you dream about years after you visit. It is a very traditional onsen that has the most stunning views down a sunset lit valley towards the beautiful ski mountain of Kijimadaira. We run the tour in the afternoon so the valley glows orange as the sun sets across it. Even if it is cloudy it is still amazing because it then takes on a mystical aura.
The Snow Monkey Tour takes in the gorgeous Japanese Snow Monkeys, a sake tasting and Shibu Onsen Village. It is a relaxed cultural tour that really gets at the heart of what makes Japan so special. All our guests absolutely love this tour and it is a must on any traveller to Northern Nagano's itinerary.
Nozawa Onsen Snow and Village tour is a wonderful way to spend the day. Go Skiing or Snowboarding on the mountain or relax in one of (or all of) the many public onsens. Stroll through the charming village and explore the temple at the top of the town. Eat delicious oyaki ringo (local apple dumplings) and onsen tamago (soft boiled eggs cooked in the hot springs).
Included in the retreat are three tours:
Maguse Onsen is one of those places that you dream about years after you visit. It is a very traditional onsen that has the most stunning views down a sunset lit valley towards the beautiful ski mountain of Kijimadaira. We run the tour in the afternoon so the valley glows orange as the sun sets across it. Even if it is cloudy it is still amazing because it then takes on a mystical aura.
The Snow Monkey Tour takes in the gorgeous Japanese Snow Monkeys, a sake tasting and Shibu Onsen Village. It is a relaxed cultural tour that really gets at the heart of what makes Japan so special. All our guests absolutely love this tour and it is a must on any traveller to Northern Nagano's itinerary.
Nozawa Onsen Snow and Village tour is a wonderful way to spend the day. Go Skiing or Snowboarding on the mountain or relax in one of (or all of) the many public onsens. Stroll through the charming village and explore the temple at the top of the town. Eat delicious oyaki ringo (local apple dumplings) and onsen tamago (soft boiled eggs cooked in the hot springs).
LOCATION
The accommodation at Snowball Chalet is located in the lovely Madarao Mountain Resort. The accommodation is very close to the geographical center of the village and is just a few minutes walk to a really lovely outdoor onsen at the Madarao Kogen Hotel and the village restaurants.
The Chalet itself is located on a quiet street just 5 lodges away from the ski runs and start of some of the snow shoe trails.
Snowball Chalet has beautiful views towards the mountains and looks straight at the canopy of our own gorgeous forest.
The yoga studio is right next door in a brilliant yurt so you don't have far to go for the yoga sessions.
The Chalet itself is located on a quiet street just 5 lodges away from the ski runs and start of some of the snow shoe trails.
Snowball Chalet has beautiful views towards the mountains and looks straight at the canopy of our own gorgeous forest.
The yoga studio is right next door in a brilliant yurt so you don't have far to go for the yoga sessions.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
All you need to do is get yourself to Tokyo and we take care of the rest.
We have a number of accommodation options in Tokyo for the first night. The one we normally us is right across the road from Tokyo Station so catch the train from the airport to Tokyo Station and then follow the map to the Super Hotel Lohas Tokyo Station Yaesu-Chuoguchi.
Once at the Hotel meet our fabulous Mountain Retreat Guide who will travel with you for the rest of the tour.
We have a number of accommodation options in Tokyo for the first night. The one we normally us is right across the road from Tokyo Station so catch the train from the airport to Tokyo Station and then follow the map to the Super Hotel Lohas Tokyo Station Yaesu-Chuoguchi.
Once at the Hotel meet our fabulous Mountain Retreat Guide who will travel with you for the rest of the tour.
YOUR INVESTMENT
¥200,000 (approx. $2495) for shared room plus airfares
¥360,000 (approx. $4595) for private room plus airfares
Includes: accommodation, delicious Japanese vegetarian/vegan cuisine (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and daily yoga classes and workshops.
¥360,000 (approx. $4595) for private room plus airfares
Includes: accommodation, delicious Japanese vegetarian/vegan cuisine (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and daily yoga classes and workshops.
EXTRAS
Bring comfortable cool and warm clothes, closed shoes, toiletries, yoga clothes and your own mat (optional). Group size 14 people. Spaces are Limited.
DAILY ITINERARY (EXAMPLES)
Day 1
7:30am Sunrise Meditation / Pranayama (breathing) (optional)
8:00am Morning ForestWalk
8:30am Morning Stretch
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Mid-morning Yoga Flow Class
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Free time (ski/snowboard/forestwalk/rest/visit onsen)
7:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Mindfulness Workshop
9:30 pm Quiet time
Day 2
7:00am Sunrise Meditation / Pranayama (breathing) (optional)
7:30am Breakfast
8:00am Free time (ski/snowboard/forestwalk/rest/visit onsen)
1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Afternoon Forest Walk
4:00pm Afternoon Flow Down Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
9:30 pm Quiet time
7:30am Sunrise Meditation / Pranayama (breathing) (optional)
8:00am Morning ForestWalk
8:30am Morning Stretch
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Mid-morning Yoga Flow Class
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Free time (ski/snowboard/forestwalk/rest/visit onsen)
7:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Mindfulness Workshop
9:30 pm Quiet time
Day 2
7:00am Sunrise Meditation / Pranayama (breathing) (optional)
7:30am Breakfast
8:00am Free time (ski/snowboard/forestwalk/rest/visit onsen)
1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Afternoon Forest Walk
4:00pm Afternoon Flow Down Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
9:30 pm Quiet time