Day Trip
Stay
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.
ZEN Retreat Content
ZEN Tea
Study the spirit of consideration
and hospitality in Japan's beautiful
traditional culture of making tea,
and enjoy a moment of luxury with
seasonal tea cakes.
ZEN Calligraphy
Every character, every stroke
of the brush speaks of peace and tranquility.
We follow the example of calligrapher Shisyu.
Instructor
Naoko Matsumoto
Alexander Technique/ Posture Lesson
Certified Teacher, National Association of Alexander Technique Teachers
Naoko Matsumoto
Our posture represents the form our energy takes.
We carefully practice correct posture, body use, and emotional state with awareness and feeling.
Sitting on a chair, holding chopsticks, climbing stairs, having a conversation, doing exercises, etc. How we use our body and consciousness in these everyday moments is connected to our attractiveness and way of life,
The time to "be quiet and stop" for a moment to
encounter an honest and free body and self is akin to Zen and meditation. It is my job to feel new possibilities through the practice and to release the
life force that resides in each of you.
In NY for 20 years, taught posture/body use over 10,000 times in private tutoring, theater, dance, opera, and other arts colleges, medical institutions, community service at DV shelters and nursing homes, NY Fashion Week, and other events.
Currently, she has opened a studio in Kyoto, Japan.
- Educator (Physical and Expressive Education)
- National Association of Alexander Technique Teachers (AmSAT) Certified Teacher
(Completed 1600 hours of teacher training in New York, USA in 2003) - 12 years of meditation
- Dance Artists
Schedule
Schedule
ー Day 1 ー
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Check-in ・Welcome Drink ・Room Guidance |
| 16:00 - 17:15 | Body Posture Meditation |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | ZEN Tea & ZEN Calligraphy Relaxation Time |
| 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 |
| 8:00 | Zenbo Cuisine |
| 10:00 | Check-out |
Zenbo Cuisine
cuisine
Receive the energy of Awaji Island's nature
through seasonal Zenbo cuisine.
This original cuisine is completely free from
sugar, oil, wheat flour, dairy products, or any
other animal products.
The seasonings we used are brewed over a period
of one to three years, and are still actively fermenting.
We procure our miso, soy sauce, mirin, and other
seasonings directly from the breweries, and also use
homemade amazake and hishio.
The broth that forms the base of our Zenbo cuisine
dishes is made from carefully selected, high-quality kelp
from Rishiri, Hokkaido.
Rooms
Room
Enjoy the wooden architecture
that stands in harmony with nature.
Still your heart and mind and take some time to look within yourself.
Morning Duties
After you are woken by the sound of the bell, we would like to ask you to please perform
the morning duty of dusting and cleaning your room. We would appreciate your cooperation
for the sake of the next occupants.
Facilities and Amenities
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Room Key
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Free Wi-Fi
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Tatami Bed
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Air-conditioning
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No Smoking
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Footbath
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Shared Shower Rooms
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Towel
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Amenities
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Toothbrushing Set
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Hair Dryer
Instructor
Instructor
Naoko Matsumoto
Naoko Matsumoto
National Association of Alexander Technique Teachers
Certified Teacher
Posture is the state of our energy.
The correct posture, use of the body, and
emotions,
I practice carefully with awareness and feeling.
Sitting on a chair, holding chopsticks, climbing stairs,
having a conversation, doing exercises, etc.
How we use our body and consciousness in these everyday moments is connected to our charm and way of life,
By "becoming quiet/stopping" for a moment,
The
time to encounter an honest and free body and self can also be found in Zen and meditation.
Through the practice, you will feel new possibilities,
It is my job
to release the life force that resides in each of you.
20 years in NYC, private instruction, theater, dance, opera, and other arts colleges, and medical institutions,
community service at DV shelters and nursing homes, NY Fashion Week, etc,
Taught posture/body use over 10,000 times.
Currently, she has opened a studio in Kyoto, Japan.
Educator (physical and expressive education)
Certified Teacher, National Alexander Technique Teachers Association (AmSAT)
(Completed 1600 hours of teacher training in New York, USA in 2003)
Meditation for 12 years
Dance Artist
Naoko Matsumoto HP
【NEW】松本直子 – Body メディテーション × ZEN Stay
Zen Stay
| Schedule | Friday, November 10 - Saturday, November 11 |
|---|---|
| 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 ・Zenbo cuisine ・Program ・Amenities (towel, toothbrush) |
| Fees | 48,000 yen (tax included) |
Important Information
- Shower is provided (shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are available)
- In order for guests to enjoy quiet time for introspection, children are not permitted to attend.
- 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.
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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
- 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.
