KOYA MOUNTAIN YOGA RETREAT
Koya-san, Wakayama in Japan- World heritage, the headquarters of Japanese Buddhism.
We would like to invite you to our special retreat in a beautiful Buddhist temple. Every morning we will join a Buddhist fire puja(Gomadaki), complete with Meditation, chanting and Shomyo(Explanation). Following we will engage in our Yoga Sadhana. In the evening receiving the soothing vibration of Tibetan singing bowls. Our food will be traditional Japanese vegetarian cuisine known as“Syojin Ryori” that is prepared daily by the monks in the temple. We are looking forward to share this special experience with you all!
Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism-an important Tantric Buddhism which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. It is also the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum and the start and end point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
More information → http://www.koyasan.or.jp/en/
The temple, Muryokoin where we will stay normally allows only the practitioners from all over the world to stay, this is a great chance to discover and experience the heart of Buddhism in Japan.
【DATE】
26 (sat)～29(tue) May 4 Days
Check ins 15:00pm/ Check out 10:00am
【FEE】
① Early bird - 5,200 RMB (To be paid by 28 Feb)
② Normal price - 5600RMB
③ Zuddha lotus bird(who graduated Zuddha TTC) - 5000RMB
※Please ask Mayu if you would like to bring your children/family
◉ Including...
・Accomodation (2 people share or for the big room it can be 3 people. please inqury
who would like to have private room.)
・Breakfast and Dinner in temple (Syojin ryori)
・90min Goma meditation(Fire ceremony),Chanting, Syomyo(Statement) x3
・Zuddha yoga WS by Waylon x 3
・ Kirtan, Satsangha, Meditation 4 days
・Meditation, Dharma wheel by Mayu x 2
・Tibetan Singing bowls Vibration Bath by Mayu x 3
・Healing Lotus(Yin yoga) by Shihoko x 1
◉ Excluding...
・Transportation fee to the temple
・Lunch x 2 during the course. ( you can enjoy various food in Koya mountain. Also, breakfast is pretty decent amount.)
【What to bring】
・Comfortable clothe that you can move comfortably.(please bring something warm to cover yourself in case of cold in the mountain)
・Yoga mat
・Your traveling kit including Bath towels, tooth brush as we should provide what we can by ourselves, also to reduce wasting.
・Passport / ID
・VISA if you need
・Comfortable shoose for walking
【Schedule】
※ Possibility of change.
Day 1 :
15:00 Check-In
15:30 Reception
16:30 Zuddha Yoga WS (Waylon)
18:30 Dinner
19:00-20:00 Tibetan singing bowls Vibration Bath (Mayu)
20:00-20:30 Silent Meditation
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Day:2
05:30 Silent Meditation
06:00-07:30 Morning Puja (Gomadaki ,Chanting, Shomyo)
7:45-9:45 ZUDDHA Morning Sadhana (Waylon)
10:00 Breakfast
Free time
15:30-17:30 Dharma Wheel, Meditation (Mayu)
17:30-18:30 Kirtan (Waylon)
18:30 Dinner
19:15 -20:00 Tibetan singing bowls vibration bath (Mayu)
20:00-20:30 Silent Meditation
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Day:3
05:30 Silent Meditation
06:00-07:30 Morning Puja(Gomadaki, Chanting, Shomyo)
7:45-9:45 ZUDDHA Morning Sadhana (Waylon)
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Okuno-in and Pilgrimage
16:30-18:30 Dharma Wheel, Meditation (Mayu)
18:30 Dinner
19:15 -20:30 Tibetan singing bowls Meditation(Mayu)
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Day 4
05:30 Silent Meditation
06:00-07:30 Morning Puja(Gomadaki, Chanting, Shomyo)
7:45-8:45 Healing Lotus-Yin Yoga (Shihoko)
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Check out
10:00-11:00 Sharing time
11:00 Leaving
【How to register】
Please email MAYU with the information below.
*Subtitle: 『Koya-san retreat 』
*Full name *Phone number *WeChat account if you have
※ Your seat will be saved only when you transfer the deposit(Half of payment) to the account. As there are many people who would like to join, Please understand that deposit won't be refund unless retreat is canceled by organizarion side.
【Access】
By Plane:
If you arrive at Kansai Airport, take the Nankai Line towards Namba. Exit the train in Shin-Imamiya and go to the platform for the Koya-Line and proceed as written above.
From Kansai Airport you can also take a bus to Kawachinagano.
The bus will stop behind the Nankai station. From here you take the Nankai Koya Line.
If you arrive at Itami Airport, you can take a bus to Namba Station. From there you take the Nankai Line to Koyasan, In Gokurakubashi you change to the Cable Car, which brings you up to Koyasan Station. From there you can take a bus to Koyasan. Leave the bus at Keisatsumae (the Koyasan Police Station). From the busstop you go straight to the next traffic light. There you go right and Muryōkoin is around 100 m further on on the left side.
From Nara you can take the JR train to Gojo and connect there to the train to Hashimoto. In Hashimoto you need to change to the Nankai Koya Line. From Gokurakubashi please proceed as above.
On the station there are usualy also taxis waiting. The driver will bring you via the Great Gate directly to Muryōkoin.
By Train:
When coming by Shinkansen you will arrive at Shin-Osaka. The most comfortable way is to take the subway. Follow the red sign to the Midosuji Line. Take the train to Namba.
You can also take the JR Loop Line and go to Shin-Imamiya.
From Namba or Shin-Imamya take the the Nankai Line to Koyasan. In Gokurakubashi you change to the Cable Car, which brings you up to Koyasan Station. From there you can take a bus to Koyasan. Leave the bus at Keisatsumae (the Koyasan Police Station). From the busstop you go straight to the next traffic light. There you go right and Muryōkoin is around 100 m further on on the left side.
From Nara you can take the JR train to Gojo and connect there to the train to Hashimoto. In Hashimoto you need to change to the Nankai Koya Line. From Gokurakubashi please proceed as above.
On the station there are usualy also taxis waiting. The driver will bring you via the Great Gate directly to Muryōkoin.
By Car:
you can come to Koyasan via Hashimoto. Just follow the signs towards Koyasan (高野山) You will arrive at the Great Gate. From there you go straight on until the 2nd traffic light. The Tourist Office is across the other side as well as the Fire Station and the Post-Office. There you turn left. Muryōkoin is around 200 m further on on the right side.
You can park your car usually inside of the yard, but please ask before.
or you come via Ryujin-Spa and you will arrive at the Okunoin. Proceed from there straight until you see the Fire Station and the tourist-Office on your right and the Post-Office on the left. There is a traffic light directly after, just turn right there. Muryōkoin is around 200 m further on on the right side.
More informations → http://www.koyasan.or.jp/en/access/
*Please enjoy the famous view and experience from the cablecar to go up Koya-mountain!
【Profile】
WAYLON BELDING
was born in the forest mountains of British Columbia Canada. When he first discovered Yoga his mind and body were healed and his life changed. Following the lineage of his Guru and many Great teachers he is dedicated to the practice, lifestyle and principles of Yoga. He now teaches internationally travelling with his partner and great Yoga teacher Shihoko Otsubo and their new Yogini daughter: Padma. He is the founder of Zuddha Lotus Yoga School and He holds many teachers training(RYT) and retreats all over the world.
https://www.instagram.com/zuddhalotusyoga/
MAYU NISHIBE
Mayu is a certified Tibetan singing bowl therapist, Yoga teacher, and Pianist. She is also a writer about Spirituality and Veganism for several magazines and is the official visiting practitioner for the Eco resort and Six Senses spa & resort, also a translator.
After being told that her ability to walk (due to a genetic spinal fusion) may deteriorate, Mayu became dedicated to finding a path of healing through spirituality.
By witnessing a rapid recovery from her chronic pains and problems through her practices, she has come to understand that everyone has the intrinsic power and ability to heal, once one gains awareness of mindfulness living and diligence.
Mayu has traveled around the world, sharing her knowledge of meditation, yoga, vibration bath, and mindfulness living, as well as studying under the great teachers in yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. She studied Zuddha yoga under Waylon Belding and now she works with him as an assistant.
https://www.instagram.com/mcocoon/
SHIHOKO OTSUBO
Born in the small town of Omuta Japan, She began her childhood dedicated to Kami-sama through care and cleaning of her altar. She soon became enthralled with the graceful world of Ballet and Dance. Once she met Yoga her life was transformed into her true path as a healer. Since then she has taravelled the world studying with many teachers in many healing modalities and dedicating herself to purification through a Yogic lifestyle. Currently with her husband and new daughter she travels the word sharing the pathoif yoga through, practice, fine vegan food and dedicated service.