| SUNDAY 12/22/2024 WINTER SOLSTICE Gathering at Ananda Tatami Studio, NYC |
Exchange: $15-25 by donation 4:15am-6pm To Celebrate the day of WINTER SOLSTICE, we will offer……. – Living Breath, Pranayama (YOGIC Breathing Exercises) – Meditation with Gong & Singing bowl – 10 OMs & Mantra, Singing Circle < Reservation is necessary > After signing up, you will receive the confirmation email and more details. After the purification of the body, We will Celebrate in a Silent Circle With intervals of the Singing Bowl and Gong As the Sun begins it’s Rebirth To the Days of Longer Light And end the ceremony with a chorus Of Mantra and Songs for All to Join And Connect As One Much Love and Blessings Always, Anandabhairava and Anand Ashvattha SIGN UP for SUNDAY 12/22 |
| 7 Day Self-Realization Retreat in Japan, in 2025 | |
| Sauna / Hot spring / Yoga & more |
This is Anand Ashvattha, Anandabhairava’s wife, writing this email.
Last Year, I hosted a 7 Day Retreat in Japan where everyone became
as one big family. This made my heart warm with love and gratitude.
Others have also expressed their interest and intention of visiting Japan if such an opportunity
should arise again.
Here is that second opportunity as I, Ananda Ashvattha, will host another
7 Day Self-Realization Retreat (Sauna / Hot spring / Yoga, plus more), in my
hometown, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido, Japan. (1hour drive from the airport in Sapporo).
This time, Anandabhairava may also be available to lead the event with me in 2025
depending upon his schedule.
We will let all attendees know at a later date if it will be myself alone, or both of us hosting it together.
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.
The photos below are places in my 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 I can host for this retreat is 8 in total.
Right now, there are 3 spots for private rooms still available.
After reading the details below, and if you would like to attend, please email me as soon as possible.
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 email to one.love.is.the.answer@gmail.com
with stating………..
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.
Once I receive the email from you, I will send a confirmation email in return.
< Purpose >—————————————————————————————————
To meet the True Freedom within.
To purify the Body and Mind.
To live with joy, love, gratitude.
< Day and Time > ——————————————————————————————-
Please let me know some options of your preferred months/days in 2025 if you have.
So far, I am thinking to host the retreat sometime around 7/8-7/14 (6nights 7 Days)
though, if everyone prefers different month or days,
it can be changed such as May/ June/ Late July/ August etc.
NOTE: The activities could be changed from the introduction video(7/11-18 in 2022)
depending on the month we gather. Let us decide the most convenient days together as one team.
Pick up / 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>
I highly recommend staying at an extremely inexpensive capsule hotel that is BEYOND WONDERFUL.
SORANOYU Hotel in TOKYO has AMAZING Hot Springs and Stone Saunas to re-adjust your jet-lag
for 3-7 days before Retreat if you can. (If you choose a capsule bedroom, it will be $35/per night including
the amazing Sauna/Hot Spring/Free Shuttle Bus 10mins from the NRT airport)
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 >——————————————————————————————-
★4 People’s Shared Bedroom (Japanese Tatami) SOLD OUT!
$2000/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.
★Japanese Private Room (Japanese Tatami *1 window)
$2200/ per person for 2 People (for 6 Nights 7 Days)
$3000/ 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 *2 windows)
$2300/ per person for 2 people (for 6 Nights 7 Days)
$3100/ 1 person (for 6 Nights 7 Days)
*Everyone will be sleeping on a Japanese Futon on the floor.
*We will be renting a Futon set for everyone.
*Please let me know if you have a problem sleeping on the floor.
Futon image sample:
*I have tried my best to keep the price lower while other retreats can cost
over $4,000-22,000 for such event in general, though, if you need a scholarship
for a further discount, please email me.
*Airline tickets are not included in the Retreat price.
This price will include ……………..
– Pick up & Drop off at the SAPPORO, New Chitose Airport (CTS)
– 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)
– Yoga mat and Blanket, Blocks, Towels
– 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)
* Kimiko Shindo’s Workshop (Master of Energy Healing)
How to sweep correctly with a broom using Qi and awareness of the body etc
* Meditation (in forest, park, indoor)
– Sauna & Hot spring & Bath at Maple Lodge (Website) or Nagomi Onsen
*Those who may have many tattoos might not be allowed to enter most Bath places in Japan.
– Hiking in a Forest
– 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 to harvest 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(if it’s the season)
* Lavender Farm (The famous Lavender field, Flower field) 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. (NYC is much better that way!)
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).
* 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
Anand Ashvattha: one.love.is.the.answer@gmail.com
Oceans of Love………