Japan Wellness Retreat

Come and join this meditation retreat and a two-day summit of Mount Fuji in Japan with cold therapy, TT breathing techniques, temple lodging, Japanese Nichiren Buddism meditation, and temple, healthy fermented Japanese food.

Highlights

• Daily breathing sessions
• Science and physiology TT breathwork and cold training
• Cold plunges and ice baths
• Excursions and physical exercises
• Nichiren Buddhist teachings, meditation, and prayer
• 6 nights accommodation
• Daily meals
• Airport transfers

Skill level

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

 Accommodation

You will stay in a typical temple lodging with a real Japanese style. Temple food will make your heart beat faster.

Program

• Waking up early and an hour of Nicheren Buddhist prayer and meditation
• TT Breathing techniques for energy, calmness, and DMT release
• Cold training in a waterfall and ice baths
• Hike to the top of Mount Fuji
• Several trips and getting to know the Japanese Buddhist culture
• The best fermented Japanese temple food that you can imagine
• Various cultural events such as a traditional tea ceremony
• You will depart from Tokyo around 12:00 p.m. on September 7th and from Tokyo airport from 3:00 p.m. on September 13th.

Every day

• Morning prayer with the monks
• Exercise, breathing, and meditation with Tim
• Optional cold exposure
• Living room science and physiology or breathing evening sessions
• Daily schedule

Day 1

• Travel together from Tokyo to Kakurinbo
• Dinner
• Welcome breathing session
• Open retreat and intention setting

Day 2

• 06:00 Temple prayer
• Breathwork and check out the surrounding area
• 16:00 Go to Mount Fuji
• Dinner at Fuji 5th state base camp
• 19:00 Start climbing
• 04:00 (the next day) Sunrise at Mount Fuji

Day 3

• Return to Kakurinbo in the morning
• Recovery day with ice baths
• Breathwork

Day 4

• Temple visit
• Hike and cold plunge into Shiraito Falls
• Excursion

Day 5

• Temple visit
• Breathwork at the temple
• Breath-focused meditation with Misha
• Hike and cold plunge
• Washi making or other activity

Day 6

• Stay at hot springs
• Visit a local village

Day 7

• Closing circle
• Departure

 Included excursions

All excursions are included in the price.

• Ikebana
• Calligraphy
• Tea ceremony
• Yuba (skin tofu) village
• Washi paper drawing
• Hot springs
• Visit to Firefly Village
• Visit to temples

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Location

The retreat will take place in Minobu, Yamanashi, Japan. Kakurinbo is a beautiful temple lodge. Nearby waterfalls, Mount Fuji, and Japanese culture.

Instructors

Tim Van Der Vliet
1 Certificate

Tim van der Vliet is the founder of TT Breathing, a breathwork and cold exposure specialist, author and a father of 5 children. Apart from a healthy lifestyle he has learned how breathing properly helps him feel calmer, be healthier and cope with stress better. He has been developing breathwork techniques since 5 years and realizes that our breath is so powerful that we can even get to altered states of consciousness. Tim has completed the Wim Hof Method Academy in 2016, taught the WHM for 6 years extensively and has started for himself in 2022. Tim has been initiated in the 9 Munai-Ki rites

Food

You will be served three vegan and vegetarian meals per day included in the price. You will enjoy Japanese temple food, the best in the world.

The following meals are included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Drinks

The following drinks are included:

• Water
• Coffee
• Tea
• Soda
• Detox juices

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

• Vegetarian
• Vegan

What's included

• Daily breathing sessions
• Science and physiology TT breathwork and cold training
• Cold plunges and ice baths
• Excursions
• Nichiren Buddhist teachings, meditation, and prayer
• Physical exercises
• 6 nights accommodation
• 3 meals a day
• Free time to relax and other surprises
• Taxis and transport

What's not included

• Airfare
• Extra drinks

How to Reach

Recommended Airports

Transfer included

 NRT Narita International Airport

 182 km away from your destination

Airport transfer included: Narita International AirportNo additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

• A reservation requires a deposit of 24.2% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.