Contemplative

tours and retreats

Hiking, Tai Chi, Forest Bathing, Walking Meditation, Shugendo Practices

Mountain Hiking and healing

We will engage in a variety of traditional healing practices within the mountains and some old pilgrimage routes. Besides some stretches, tai chi, and walking meditations and mantras along the way, there will be time for reflections, insightful discussion, and optional shugendo practices on some trips like waterfall meditations.

Explore Temples and Shrines with the Practices they were Meant For

contemplative tours

Take slow journeys into some of the beautiful temples, shrines, and other sacred spaces of Japan, learning both their history, culture, and traditions along the way, as well as getting a taste of the various practices that take place there.

Getting Deep into the Meditations and Spiritual Training

retreats

For those who want to engage in deeper forms of practice in these sacred environments, 1-day and multi-day experiences are designed for both beginners and advanced practitioners to cultivate their hearts and minds.