ARE YOU A YOGA INSTRUCTOR -Host your own Yoga Retreat in Japan!
If you are a Yoga Instructor and keen to bring your group to Japan to run a retreat of your own in our beautiful town of Nozawa Onsen we’d love to hear from you! We welcome you and your guests to utilise our faciities, accommodation and the villages natural hot water onsen baths.
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Instructors for the Retreat – Yoga Retreat Nozawa Onsen Japan – Luke and Mariko
An invitation to join Luke and Mariko for a 3, 5 or 7 day retreat designed with the intention of helping guests learn, establish and maintain a daily routine with techniques and concepts that promote health and wellbeing physically, mentally and spiritually.
Patanjalis Yoga Sutras provide the wisdom and the framework for the program and BKS Iengar’s alignment focused approach is inspiration for the asana classes. Healthy and delicious meals will be prepared with fresh local organic ingredients (whenever possible) and prepared according to macrobiotic principals. (dinner at extra cost)
Luke and Mariko completed their 800 and 200 hr respectively teacher training courses at Byron Bay Yoga Centre where they lived and learnt for over 3 years. There Luke worked with retreat guests and teacher trainees facilitating asana and meditation classes and also worked in construction and the organic gardens utilizing his permaculture qualifications. He used his qualifications and passion for music to host Kirtan and other sound meditation sessions.
Mariko also taught public asana classes and in addition to that she worked as a certified Thai massage therapist while at BYC. Prior to that she has worked full time as a qualified health and fitness instructor in Japan running a range of different classes for over an 8 year period. Mariko’s interest in healthy cooking lead to her study of Macrobiotics which she is delighted to be able to share.
Asana being only one aspect of Raja Yoga this retreat also includes an introduction to the other elements of this holistic 8 limb system including philosophy, breath work, and meditation.
Join Luke and Mariko as together they host their first retreat in Nozawa Onsen on the journey to a lasting peace and happiness.
Namaste
Lots of other great activities and places to explore in your down time including;
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Massage and Spa
- SUP and Kayak Paddling
- National Parks and famous Monkey Park
- Visit nearby villagesand cultural activities
- Explore Nozawa and soak in the 13 Free Hotsprings
- Japanese Cooking and Ikebana Flower Arranging Classes
- These are an extra cost but great value
For more information or to make a booking please email us at stay@nozawaholidays.com
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We are also running a Snoga Retreat in April that will combine Yoga and some skiing or boarding.
Please email us for details on the Yoga Retreat Nozawa Onsen Japan.
Yoga Retreat Nozawa Onsen Japan – Instructor Bobby
The other Instructor running the first session is Bobby.
Originally from Perth, Bobby spent the first 10 years of his working life in building and construction. In order to deal with the physical exhaustion and emotional anxiety that came from feeling stuck in an unfulfilling career, he turned to yoga as a way to restore balance to his body and mind.
After developing a strong, disciplined, and consistent practice he quit his job, moved to Melbourne, and completed his 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga teacher training with Power Living Australia.
He has completed an additional 75Hr advanced teaching and leadership skills mentorship with Duncan Peak, 60Hr Yin yoga training with Hugh Lee, 50Hr traditional Hatha yoga training with Octavio Salvado, and some more Hatha yoga and Yoga Nidra training with Rod Stryker.
Bobby brings a warm, grounding energy to his classes and is passionate about encouraging students to dive into the self-transformation that yoga provides. He accompanies his flows with upbeat and energetic playlists, and is humbled to share his love of yoga with you all.
Yoga Retreat Nozawa Onsen Japan – Instructor – Keoni
Keoni has experience in teaching yoga to all levels of students, from first timers to the seasoned yogi, kids and athletes. She offers modifications for those students needing them. Keoni’s style is most likened to a Hatha/Vinyasa Flow.
These Yoga classes focus on alignment while building strength and increasing flexibility.Expect slightly longer holds, slower transitions, and lots of variety!
