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A special accommodation plan to heal your mind and body by facing your true self through
Body meditation incorporating Zen philosophy and the Alexander Technique
while being surrounded by the great nature of Awaji Island.
Body Posture Meditation
Daily activities, from the basics of sitting, standing, and walking, to postures for dressing, eating, and cleaning,
By doing so carefully and unhurriedly at each moment, we calm our body and mind and connect with ourselves.
What does it mean to have mindful, rich awareness and sensation?
The body's usage is explained in an easy-to-understand manner in a classroom lecture,
It will be practiced in later Body Meditation classes.
For those who do not know the feeling, the teacher will help them break the habit by guiding their hands.
With Alexander Technique
What is the Alexander Technique?
A practice for body, mind and life. It has been popular in the West for 100 years and is used in art colleges and medical institutions for
health, beautiful expression, and vitality.
The question is not "What do we need?" What do we not need?
, we improve habits of the body and mind through awareness and sensory exercises.
It is popularly known as a lesson on how to use the body properly.
The Alexander Technique is a way of learning to move mindfully through life.
The Alexander process shines a light on inefficient habits of movement and patterns of accumulated tension, which interferes with our innate ability to move easily and according to how we are designed.
It's a simple yet powerful!
Lunar Body Meditation
Meditate with your body as well as your mind.
Tense muscles and overworked posture,
Excessive energy is said to harbor "noise"
.
A meditation that uses
the breath to release us from the patterns of posture and movement we have spent the day together.
With the light of the moon, we quietly calm the noise of our bodies and minds and return to our simplest selves.
Solar Body Meditation
Body meditation that awakens the body from a sleeping position and puts the body and mind into a fresh
movement.
While feeling the sun, the
energy that is stagnant deep inside the body is greatly drained.
Start your day
free, with a neutral self that connects to both stillness and movement.
Schedule
Day 1
| 15:00-16:00 | Check-in ・Welcome Drink ・Room Guidance |
| 16:00-17:15 | Postural Body Meditation |
| 17:30-18:30 | ZEN Tea & ZEN Book Relaxation Time Awaji Tile Incense Stand Making (optional) |
| 18:30 | Zenbo cuisine |
| 20:00-20:30 | Moon Body Meditation |
| 20:30 | Free time |
ー Day 2 ー
| 6:30 | Wake Up |
| 6:45-7:00 | Morning Duties |
| 7:20-8:00 | Solar Body Meditation |
| 8:10 | Zenbo cuisine |
| 10:00 | Check-out |
option
options
Clean Start ZEN Lunch
Price: ¥5,500
Serving time: 1:30 PM
Early check-in will be available starting at 1:00 PM.
At the start of your overnight retreat, enjoy a leisurely early check-in with a Zenbo lunch featuring our special Clean Detox menu.
【March–May Limited】Spring Café: Hare and Ke Tea Set
Fee: 5,000 yen
Duration: 20 min~ (14:50~ before check-in)
Early check-in will be available starting at 1:00 PM.
A luxurious treat that brightens your heart and radiates from within
Awaji Tile Incense Stand Making
Fee: 5,000 yen
*Shipments will be shipped separately with cash on delivery.
Duration: 30 minutes~(at your own time)
Awaji tile engraved with your world view to create your own special incense holder.
If you would like to add options after making your reservation, you can do so here.
ZEN RETREAT
ZEN Tea
Study the spirit of hospitality through
beautiful, traditional Japanese culture.
ZEN Calligraphy
Every character, every stroke
of the brush speaks of peace and tranquility.
We follow the example of calligrapher Shisyu.
Instructor
Naoko Matsumoto
Certified Teacher with the National Association of Alexander Technique Teachers (
) Posture is the manifestation of our energy.
We carefully guide students through proper posture, body mechanics, and emotional awareness through both mind and body at
.
Sitting in a chair, holding chopsticks, climbing stairs, having a conversation, doing exercises, and so on
It is how we use our bodies and minds in these everyday moments that shapes our charm and way of life,
By taking a moment to “be still and quiet,”
the time spent reconnecting with your natural, free body and your true self is akin to Zen or meditation.
Through practice, you’ll discover new possibilities,
and my work is to help each of you unleash the vitality that resides within.
For 20 years in New York, I have provided private instruction and contributed to the community through work at arts universities (including theater, dance, and opera programs), medical institutions,
domestic violence shelters, and nursing homes, as well as at events such as New York Fashion Week,
where I have taught posture and body mechanics over 10,000 times.
I have now opened a studio in Kyoto.
Educator (Physical and Expressive Arts Education)
Certified Teacher by the American Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (AmSAT)
(Completed 1,600 hours of teacher training in New York, USA, in 2003)
12 years of meditation practice
Dance Artist
Naoko Matsumoto Website
Schedule
Day 1
| 15:00-16:00 | Check-in ・Welcome Drink ・Room Guidance |
| 16:00-17:15 | Body Posture Meditation |
| 17:30-18:30 | ZEN Tea & ZEN Book Relaxation Time Awaji Tile Incense Stand Making (optional) |
| 18:30 | Zenbo cuisine |
| 20:00-20:30 | Lunar Body Meditation |
| 20:30 | Free time |
ー Day 2 ー
| 6:30 | Wake Up |
| 6:45-7:00 | Morning Duties |
| 7:20-8:00 | Solar Body Meditation |
| 8:10 | Zenbo cuisine |
| 10:00 | Check-out |
Additional Options
options
Eligible for early check-inClean Start ZEN Lunch
At the start of your overnight retreat, enjoy a leisurely early check-in with a Zenbo lunch featuring our special Clean Detox menu.
Eligible for early check-in【March–May Limited】Spring Café: Hare and Ke Tea Set
Vegan Parfait with Spring Fruits and Blooming Flowers
A luxurious treat that brightens your spirit and makes you glow from the inside out
Awaji Tile Incense Stand Making
Awaji tile engraved with your world view to create your own special incense holder.
*If you select the early check-in option, you will be able to check in starting at 1:00 PM.
Zenbo cuisine
The Zenbocuisine receives
chi from the four seasons on Awaji Island, which is rich in nature.
Zenbo SeineiThe original " Zenbocuisine" is made without
any animal products, white sugar, oil, dairy products, or flour.
Seasonings are naturally brewed seasonings made using
traditional methods over a period of one to three years.
Miso, soy sauce, mirin, and other seasonings are obtained directly from the brewery
and fermentation has not been stopped
Homemade amazake and soy sauce are used.
ZenboFor the kelp broth that forms the base of the dish,
the kelp used is carefully selected
from Rishiri, Hokkaido.
Rooms
Room
Please enjoy our wooden architecture, designed to blend harmoniously with nature.
Take some time to reflect within your room,
and spend your time here in peace.
Morning Duties
At our facility, after waking up to the sound of the bell,
we ask everyone to help with cleaning tasks such as mopping the floors
as part of our morning routine.
We would appreciate your cooperation
so that the next guests can enjoy a clean space.
Facilities and Amenities
Room Key
Free Wi-Fi
Tatami Bed
Air-conditioning
No Smoking
Footbath
Shared Shower Rooms
Towel
Amenities
Toothbrushing Set
Hair Dryer
Naoko Matsumoto - Body Meditation x ZEN Stay
| Schedule | Thursday, May 14 – Friday, May 15 Friday, June 26 – Saturday, June 27 |
|---|---|
| 【Time】 | 16:00~ |
| Number of Participants | Up to 23 guests |
| [Clothing] | Please wear comfortable clothes. Please note that we do not provide loungewear or bathrobes. |
| [Included in the Fee] | -Accommodation fees - ZenboCuisine - Program - Amenities (towels, toothbrushes) |
| 【Fees】 | 52,800 yen (including tax) [1 room for 2 persons] from 90,200 yen (including tax) |
Important Information
- In order to spend time quietly confronting oneself, this program is designed for junior high school students and older, and children under elementary school age are not allowed to participate.
- If you have any health concerns, please consult your doctor before applying. If you have a chronic illness or allergy, or are under medical treatment, please be sure to contact us.
- All meals will be Zenbo cuisine. Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or disliked ingredients.
- Please note that we are not responsible for any accidents or illnesses that may occur during the retreat.
- Cancellation Policy
- Last minute cancellations will be charged in accordance with the cancellation policy below.
- The day before: 50% of the booking fee
- On the day: 100% of the booking fee
- Cancellation without notice: 100% of the booking fee
- Service charge is included.
- In the unlikely event that the tour is cancelled by the organizer, alternative dates will be arranged. If you are unable to join the tour on the alternate date, you will receive a full refund.
- If you have made a reservation, you can use the direct round-trip bus Seinei Kobe Sannomiya and Zenbo. Please apply using this form after making your reservation.
- 【For Pregnant or Potentially Pregnant Participants】
・Please note that some of the meals and drinks served at our facility may contain caffeine or herbs. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, please inform us in advance.
When participating in the event, please be mindful of the following points:
・ZEN Wellness is suitable for healthy pregnant participants. Please follow the advice and instructions of your doctor and assess your condition to participate within your comfort level.
Our staff is dedicated to ensuring that pregnant participants have a comfortable and enjoyable experience at our facility.
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