The Seasonal Yoga Retreats combine the ancient wisdom of seasonal living, yoga practice, delicious and healthy Japanese food, and shiatsu massage. Join us at Shizuka Ryokan for two days of yoga, seasonal Japanese meals, accommodation and fun. With Renee Willner as your guide, immerse yourself in the ancient practice of yoga. Explore physical postures, […]
Bookings are now open for the following Seasonal Yoga Retreats: Winter: September Sunday 16 & Monday 17 , check-out Tuesday 18 July Spring: October 8 Sunday & 9 Monday, check-out Tuesday 10 October Summer: November Sunday 19 & Monday 20, check-out Tuesday 21 November Late-Summer: February 2024 The Spring Seasonal Yoga Retreat combines the […]
As the weather cools it is time to enjoy nabe, or hot pot, lovingly prepared with seasonal vegetables. Hot pot is a selection of meat and vegetables simmered together in a flavourful broth. Japan is famous for Shabu Shabu, pork and vegetable hot pot, and Mizutaki Nabe, chicken hot pot. But vegetarian variations made with […]
Furoshiki are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths made of squares of silk or cotton. The custom of furoshiki wrapping dates back to Nara period, when cloths were used to wrap and transport precious temple objects. The term furoshiki originated during the Muromachi period when the Shogun Askikaga built an onsen (a traditional Japanese bath-house) and invited […]
The 2022 Late Summer Yoga Retreat is BOOKED OUT. Bookings are now open for the following 2022 Seasonal Yoga Retreats: Autumn: April 3 Sunday & 4 Monday, check-out Tuesday Winter: June 19 Sunday & 20 Monday, check-out Tuesday Spring: September 18 Sunday & 19 Monday, check-out Tuesday Summer: November 13 Sunday & 14 Monday, check-out […]
