SPRING EQUINOX MEDITATION in NYC
Friday 3/20/2026
6pm-9pm All Day,
or A(Classes/Meditation), or B(Organic Vegan Dinner)

< Location >
Ananda Tatami Studio, Lower East Manhattan, NY

< Schedule >
5:45pm Gathering
6pm-6:40pm Pranayama (Breath Exercises) & Standing Asanas
6:40pm-7:20pm Meditation with Gong & Singing Bowl
7:20pm-7:40pm Closing Ceremony – Singing Circle for Oneness & Prayers
(7:40pm-7:50pm Break time)
7:50pm-8:50pm Organic Vegan Dinner
8:50pm-9pm Closing Circle
*The time schedule may be slightly changed with the flow or the energy.

< Exchange >
A. Pranayama/Asana/Meditation 6pm-7:50pm :$15-25 by donation
B. Organic Vegan Dinner(Prayers & Dinner) :$20

<<< RSVP >>>
Please email and tell us what classes you would like to join (A only or B only or A&B).
and if you bring someone please write down their names and email addresses.
freedom.ananda@gmail.com
You will receive the confirmation email with more details.

Let us breathe for unity as the day time and night time becomes equal on this day…….
Let us meditate and sing for love and peace………

Anand Ashvattha & Anandabhairava

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7 Day Self-Realization Retreat in Japan
in 2027 (6 Nights 7 Days)
Sauna / Hot spring / Yoga & more…..

Ananda Ashvattha, will host
7 Day Self-Realization Retreat (Sauna / Hot spring / Yoga, plus more), in her
hometown, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido, Japan. (1hour drive from the airport in Sapporo).

There is a mountain forest only a 4 minute walk from my family home, and another nearby forest
with a beautiful healing hot spring and sauna. Onsens, medicinal baths, are everywhere, and
we will visit a hot spring or sauna every night. 
Additionally, since the Japanese Yen is now at a historically low price, this is a great opportunity to
travel to Japan relatively inexpensively. 

* 7 Day Retreat in Japan Introduction Video *
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The photos below are places in Ashvattha’s hometown, and views of Hokkaido.
Hokkaido is known for its “Big Sky” and the ability to see the horizon for 360 degrees. 
And, besides also being known for delicious food, there are countless beautiful places in Hokkaido.
The maximum number of people we can accept for this retreat is 8 in total.
The minimum number of people is 5 people.
After reading the details below, and if you would like to attend, please join us!
Once these seats are filled, I will create a waiting list, in case there are any cancellations among the 8,
perhaps it can be filled, or for future gatherings in Japan.

Please let us know

1. Attendee’s names
2. The numbers of people who would like to sign up.
3. Each individual’s email address and phone number.
4. Which country or state you live in, and traveling from.
5. Which bedroom you would like to stay. 

With Gratitude & Love, always…………..
               Anand Ashvattha

< Purpose >—————————————————————————————————
To meet the True Freedom within.
To purify the Body and Mind.
To live with joy, love, gratitude.

< Day and Time > ——————————————————————————————-

Will be updated (6 Nights/ 7 Days)

Pick up > Around noon at Sapporo, New Chitose Airport (CTS) 
Drop off  > Around noon at Sapporo, New Chitose Airport (CTS) 

> How can I get to the Sapporo Airport?
You will need to take a domestic flight from either of these 3 locations to Hokkaido.

1. NRT(Narita International Airport) in TOKYO
2. HND(Haneda International Airport) in TOKYO
3. KIX(Osaka International Airport) in OSAKA (Near Kyoto)

It’s about a 90 minute flight from these international airports to Sapporo City.

<Suggestion of the Domestic Transition>
If you are traveling from the different time zone,
To adjust your body time in Japan, I suggest you to stay at a hotel in Tokyo, or Osaka for 3-5 days before the Retreat week.
I can introduce you a cheap wonderful hotel that includes amazing Saunas/Hot Spring/Free Shuttle Bus 10mins from the NRT airport in Tokyo. 

If you would like to go sightseeing in Asakusa, TOKYO, please let me know,
and I will introduce to you the cheapest clean hotels near Asakusa.

< The Price of the 7 Day Retreat >——————————————————————————————-

You will be staying at a local house in Iwamizawa city, Hokkaido, Japan.

★4 People’s Shared Bedroom (Japanese Tatami floor 133.4 ft² + Dining Room & Kitchen 104.63 ft² +Bath / 4 windows )
$2600/per person (for 6 Nights 7 Days)
  *This room will be used for classes, so you will need to clear the futon set each morning
(A Practice of Saucha from NIYAMA – Cleanliness). 

★Japanese Private Room (Japanese Tatami floor / 104.63 ft² / 1 window)
$3000/ per person for 2 People  (for 6 Nights 7 Days)
$5000/ 1 person (for 6 Nights 7 Days)
  *This Room is a path way during the day time, though, the path way will be closed at night.

★Sunny Private Room (Wooden floor 2Fl/ 104.63 ft²/ 2 windows)
$3200/ per person for 2 people (for 6 Nights 7 Days)
$5400/ 1 person (for 6 Nights 7 Days)

*Everyone will be sleeping on a Japanese Futon on the floor.
*Please let us know if you have a problem sleeping on the floor.
(1 bed can be provided for a private room if needed.)

Futon image sample:

*In Japan, outlet only has 2 halls.

*Airline tickets are not included in the Retreat price.

This price will include …………….. 
– Pick up & Drop off at the SAPPORO, New Chitose Airport (CTS) / 1 hour drive to the house you stay.
– Transportation to all of the places we visit 
– Management & Translation
– Bedrooms with Wifi
– Organic Vegetarian meals / We will provide 90-100% Organic food.
  (For medicinal reasons, eggs and fish are allowed if needed – the price will be added)
– Yoga mat and Blanket, Blocks
– Towels, Bath set, Toothbrush, Ear plugs
– All of the classes
 * Satsang(Spiritual Questions & Answers)
 * Hatha Yoga 2 hour classes
 * Pranayama (Breath Exercises)
 * 1 hour Hatha Yoga class (Standing poses)
 * Jitai-Chiyu (Self Body Healing, Qi, Subtle Body Energy Healing)
* Meditation (in forest, park, indoor)
– Sauna & Hot spring & Bath at Maple Lodge (Website) or Nagomi Onsen etc
 * Those who have many tattoos might not be allowed to enter most Bath places in Japan.
Before confirming your participation, let us have a chat to see if you are available to enter Saunas where we are going every day. There are 2 baths/showers available at a house.
– Hiking in a Forest (*If the forest is not closed due to the warning of the bears)
– Buddhist Zazen Meditation and Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony
   with a Wonderful Buddhist Chief Priest at a Japanese Buddhist Temple 
– Communication time with Japanese High School Students (if it’s available in that time)
– Harvesting Organic Corn at a Farm Field (if it’s available in that time)
– Sightseeing
 * Japanese shinto Shrine, Iwamizawa Jinja 
 * Japanese Buddhist Temple, art of enlightenment (samsara and nirvana)
 * Rose Park, Ayame Park(if it’s available in that time)
 * Horizon view from the top of the observatory(if it’s open)
 * Japanese Traditional Park, Gyokusen Atochi Park
 * The famous Flower Farm  in Furano
 etc……..
   (Optional) Since Hokkaido food (fish etc) is famous as the highest quality in Japan, 
if you would like to experience beyond what we can serve, 
Please have it on your own before or after the Retreat.

(FISH – Optional) If you would like to eat fish for  medicinal purposes (omega3, Vitamins), 
we will be able to provide  a Sashimi plate prepared by my brother in-law who 
happens to be a professional Japanese chef. (Additional price)

(EXTENDED STAY – Optional) If you would like to extend your stay and
experience other beautiful and fun places 
in Iwamizawa City, please let me know, as we can provide an additional 5-7 day homestay plan for you.
If that occurs, Ashvattha will be your chef for the organic meals, and we can bring you
to a NICHIBU (Japanese traditional dance workshop). (Additional price)

 (ZEN FISH WORKSHOP – Optional) If you would like to experience a Zen Fish Workshop
led by Ashvattha and Masashi, a professional Japanese chef.
We will have a Wild Sashimi Workshop during the extended stay,
so please let me know. (Additional price) 
You will learn :
– Understanding the true meaning of fish consuming
– The Zen spirit toward eating fish
– How to make a high quality sashimi meal 
– Sashimi Dinner with Prayers and more






< About Meal > ————————————————————————————————————

* Unfortunately, in this age, it can be difficult to buy organic food in Japan.
  We will try our best to have as many organic ingredients as we can acquire, and food that is clean
  and brings joy with gratitude. 
* There will be 2 meals a day (around 11am-1pm and dinner + some light food or fruits will be
  available if needed). 
* Depending on the schedule, sometimes, we may go to the Indian Curry restaurant or a Japanese Restaurant.
(Non-organic)
* Basically, we will practice 14-18 hour intermittent fasting for healing the body and mind 
  as fasting is one of the most powerful healers we can utilize.
  ( I suggest that you practice 18 hour intermittent fasting even now for less frequent eating).
  If your body cannot handle an intermittent fasting practice, please feel free to let me know. 
  If that’s the case, you can have food on your own, or we will provide a light
  breakfast (there may be an additional cost).  
* We will NOT provide alcohol. 
* Non-prescription Drugs or smoking is NOT allowed.

< About Intermittent fasting’s benefit > ————————————————————————-
In this age, people tend to eat too much and too often.
Fasting is not necessarily about less food, or exactly what you eat, 
It is about trying to  eat less frequently to avoid insulin resistance 
which creates a myriad of symptoms. Frequently eating commonly
has a negative impact on the body and mind.
* For those who truly need caffeine during the 7 days of retreat, please let me know what you 
think you’ll need.  
If you need caffeine, we will provide coco tea (Coco powder and raw honey) or green tea
which has less caffeine than coffee. If you truly need coffee, please let me know. 
At the same time, I suggest you practice a caffeine free diet as soon as you are ready to practice it.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to ask to us!