ART OF FEMININITY A 10 Day Women s Yoga Holiday to Cultural Japan

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1 ART OF FEMININITY A 10 Day Women s Yoga Holiday to Cultural Japan

2 Does the Culture of Japan & it s Living Artforms fascinate you? ART OF FEMININIY Women s Yin Yoga Holiday Japan Osaka - Kyoto - Uji - Nara Aug 26 - Sep 4, 2018 DAY 1 Arrival day into Kansai International Airport Osaka & transfer to Nikko Hotel DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 Group transfer to Kyoto, Welcome Lunch & Opening Circle followed by early evening Cultural Show Morning introduction to Zen Meditation, traditional Tea Ceremony, Japanese Zen Garden & The Golden Pavilion Morning Meditation/Yin Yoga & walk the Philosophers Path with Japanese Garden & Temple visits along the way Morning Meditation/Yin Yoga, dress up in traditional Kimono & enjoy a walking tour of old Kyoto to Kiyomizu Temple DAY 6 Morning Meditation/Yin Yoga, learn to write Japanese Calligraphy, visit 1001 Buddhas & traditional Flower Arranging DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10 Morning Meditation/Yin Yoga, free time & afternoon visit to the famous gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine on route to Uji Morning Meditation/Yin Yoga, visit world heritage site Byodoin & enjoy the luxuries of staying in a traditional Japanese Inn Morning Meditation/Yin Yoga, day trip to Nara to visit Kasuga Shrine, Japanese Gardens, the Big Buddha & Farewell Dinner Morning Meditation/Yin Yoga, Closing Circle & transfer back to Kansai Airport

3 DAY 1 DAY 2 Arrival Day Stay - Hotel Nikko Kansai Activities - Land, Check In & Rest Stay - The Celestine Gion Activities - Yasaka Shrine, Opening Circle & Cultural Show & Lunch Upon arrival you will easily find the Nikko Hotel at Kansai International Airport a short walk from your Arrival Gate. Depending on what time your flight arrives, today will be yours to rest and restore your energy for the epic journey that is about to unfold. An opportunity to recover from any jetlag and adjust to your new environment. Check in time is 2pm for flights arriving early morning you may consider taking an extra night s accommodation so that you can slip straight into your room. You will enjoy breakfast at your leisure and we will meet as a group to transfer to Kyoto at 10am. Together we will begin our immersion into Japanese Culture by enjoying a Welcome Lunch and an introduction to Shintoism at the Yasaka Shrine. After admiring all of the beautiful ladies in their kimonos and taking in our new environment we will enjoy a Opening Circle under the trees in Maruyama Park. In the early evening we will go to see a local Cultural Show which will be an introduction to all of the main Art Forms of Japan.

4 Stay - The Celestine Gion Activities - Zen Meditation, Tea Ceremony, Zen Rock Garden & Golden Pavilion Early morning we will stroll to the oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto Kenninji Temple which will become our practice space for the next 5 days overlooking a Zen Garden. Upon arrival we will be met by the resident Zen Monk who will teach us the Art of Zen Meditation or Zazen as it s known in Japan. We will return to the hotel for a Japanese or Western style breakfast. Mid-morning we will venture out to a private home for our lesson on the Art of Tea Ceremony. After lunch we will visit the famous Zen Temple & Rock Garden Ryoanji and finish at The Golden Pavilion Kinkakuji before returning to the hotel mid afternoon. Stay - The Celestine Gion Activities - Meditation/Yin Yoga, Philosopher s Path, Silver Pavilion & Nanzenji Temple morning Meditation & Yin Yoga practice at Kenninji Temple. Mid-morning we will make our way to the Silver Pavilion Ginkakuji which boasts spectacular Japanese Gardens and will initiate our introduction to the idea of Wabi Sabi. We will then begin our walk down The Philosopher s Path, a stunningly beautiful and meaningful stroll under the trees and along a canal stopping on route for lunch and shopping. Our day will end with a Sacred Women s Circle at the most important Zen Temple of Kyoto, Nanzenji.

5 DAY 5 DAY 6 Stay - The Celestine Gion Activities - Meditation/Yin Yoga, Kimono Play & Kiyomizu Temple morning Meditation & Yin Yoga practice at Kenninji Temple. Mid-morning we will make our way to a local salon for a total transformation. You will be pampered with professional hair and make up and personally styled and dressed in Japan s national dress the Kimono. We will take lots of beautiful photos in the charming neighbourhood of Gion and then enjoy lunch together at a stunning heritage property known as The Sodoh. For the afternoon we will slowly make our way to hilltop Temple Kiyomizudera taking in Higashiyama s lovely local sweets and pottery shops along the way. Stay - The Celstine Gion Activities - Meditation/Yin Yoga, Calligraphy, 1001 Buddha s Temple & Ikebana (Flower Arranging) morning Meditation & Yin Yoga. Mid-morning we will make our way to our calligraphy lesson. You will be taught the meaning of Japanese calligraphy, why it is such a respected art form and learn how to write your name in Japanese. After our calligraphy lesson we will visit 1001 Buddha s a fascinating and powerful mix of Buddhist & Hindu deities. After lunch we will make our way to a traditional Japanese house or Machiya where we will be taught all of the foundational principles of Ikebana or flower arranging and try our hands at creating a perfectly balanced masterpiece.

6 DAY 7 DAY 8 Stay - Hanayashiki Ryokan Activities - Meditation/Yin Yoga, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Art of Bathing & Dinner Stay - Hanayashiki Ryokan Activities - Meditation/Yin Yoga, World Heritage Site Byodoin morning Meditation & Yin Yoga at Kenninji Temple. After breakfast we will check out and the morning will be yours to enjoy as you wish. You might like to do a spot of shopping or an optional Geisha Make Over. After lunch we will leave Kyoto and begin our next adventure in Uji stopping on route to visit the beautiful Shrine Gates of Fushimi Inari. We will check in to our new home, a traditional Ryokan or Japanese style Inn positioned in the fairytale setting of the Tales Of Genji. You will be introduced to the Art of Bathing and we will enjoy an evening feast together in true Ryokan style. morning Meditation & Yin Yoga practice. Mid-morning we will visit World Heritage site Byodoin Temple which hosts a spectacular Golden Buddha, one of Japan s National Treasures. The beautifully tendered temple grounds also host a gorgeous museum full of perfectly preserved historical Buddhist artifacts. After our temple visit we will enjoy lunch together and a stroll around the charming town of Uji. The afternoon and evening will be yours to do as you wish. You might like to explore the nature of Uji further or simply sit on the balcony of the Ryokan and watch the world go by.

7 DAY 9 DAY 10 Stay - Hanayashiki Ryokan Activities - Meditation/Yin Yoga, Kasuga Shrine, Japanese Gardens & The Big Buddha in Nara & Dinner Departure Day Activities - Meditation/Yin Yoga & Closing Circle Travel - Transfer to Osaka (2 hours) We will start our day with early morning Meditation & Yin Yoga at the Ryokan. Mid-morning we venture out on our day trip to Japan s ancient capital Nara. Nara is famous for it s multitude of deer roaming the parklands, a highly respected symbol of Buddhism. As we explore the different landscape which is Nara, we will visit World Heritage Site s Kasuga Shrine, Todaiji Temple or The Big Buddha and the beautiful Japanese Garden Yoshiki-En. Upon our return to Uji we will stop and celebrate our memorable time together with a Farewell Dinner. morning Meditation & Yin Yoga practice at the Ryokan and seal our time together with a Sacred Women s Closing Circle. Mid-morning we will check out and transfer back to Osaka Kansai International Airport. Once we reach Osaka we will bid farewell to new friends and continue on to international flights, back to Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport or alternative plans in Japan. Wouldn t you Love to experience the allure of the Land of the Rising Sun?

8 What would it take for you to slow down and just BE? Yoga Holiday Inclusions Yoga Holiday Exclusions Welcome Gift Accommodation at mentioned Hotels 9 Nights accommodation on Twin Share basis Breakfast Daily 7 x Meditation/Yin Yoga Classes Group Transfer to and from Kansai Airport Welcome Lunch & Farewell Dinner All Entrance Fees to Temples/Shrines, Museums & Gardens Art of Zen Meditation Experience Art of Tea Ceremony Experience Art of Kimono Make Over Experience Art of Calligraphy Experience Art of Flower Arranging Experience Local transportation as per itinerary requirements - Buses, Taxi s & Trains English Speaking Local Guide Australian Tour Leader & Yoga Teacher Japanese Ryokan Dinner Feast Day 7 International Airfares Travel Insurance (Compulsory) Spending Money/Personal Expenses Drinks/Alcoholic Beverages Optional Geisha Make Over Experience Meals other than those mentioned

9 Isn t it time we CELEBRATED what it means to be a Woman? ART OF FEMININIY Women s Yin Yoga Holiday Japan Osaka - Kyoto - Uji - Nara Aug 26 - Sep 4, 2018 Bookings & Enquiries Contact Belinda O Dea info@belindaodea.com WhatsApp Skype belindaodea77 Facebook Website