a Taste of Japan
Yoga | Sound Healing | Movement | Meditation | Matcha magic | Forest bathing
Hosts/teachers: Lauri & Roosa
A weekend of movement, mindfulness & stillness. After the heartfelt response to our sold-out Taste of Greece retreats, we’re excited to introduce a new retreat in this wonderful theme: a Taste of Japan.
This one-night retreat is a journey into the Japanese way of harmony and inner balance.
Through yoga sessions, Zen wisdom, seated meditation (“zazen”), movement under therapeutic redlights, deeply relaxing sound bath, forest bathing (“shinrin-yoku”), and nourishing meals inspired by the Japanese kitchen - you'll reconnect with your body and spirit in a meaningful and joyous way.
Whether you're a movement lover, a matcha enthusiast (everyone gets a matcha-making kit to take home with them!), or someone craving a peaceful reset – this is for you. Come to unwind, reconnect and recharge.
We’ve planned of free “Me-time” as well. We have Japan inspired solo-activites for you, such as origami making station, but you can also choose to read in silence, journal with Zen “Koans” (you will get a Koans and notebook to take home), or go outside for a Zen walking meditation (“kinhin” - instructions given by us). One of our activities during the weekend is a matcha workshop and written guide. You’ll receive your own matcha-making kit to take home, honouring the Japanese tea ceremomy (“chanoyu”) tradition that celebrates slowness, ritual, and grace.
We’d love to share all of this with you during this wonderful weekend of Taste of Japan.
Saturday
12:00 Arrival & gathering with a cup of matcha
13:00 Hatha yoga “Strenght in Stillness”
14:15 Japan-inspired late lunch
15:30 Matcha-latte workshop, everyone gets their own matcha making kit to take home with them!
16:15 Me-time - We have Japan inspired solo-activites for you: origami making station, journaling and Zen Koans (we’ll provide a notebook), Kinhin, Zen walking meditation (instructions given by us) or just read in silence or talk with friends.
17:45 Sauna and wood heated hot-tub with aroma therapy and a self-meditation session (instructions given by us). Light snacks available. This time will be enjoyed in silence.
20:00 Japanese inspired Dinner
21:30 Ne no Michi – Path of Sound, a sound bath session (äänimaljarentoutus)
22:15 Silence and Sleep
Sunday
07:30 Time to yourself, journaling (we’ll provide a notebook), or sleep in - coffee, tea and smoothie served
9:00 Akari Flow – Gentle redlight Awakening (gentle yoga flow in the healing redlight)
09:45 Zazen - A guided Seated Meditation in the Zen tradition
10:30 Take a shower, pack up your things, and get ready for brunch
11:15 Brunch
12:30 Shinrin-yoku - Guided forest bathing session in the nearby Nature Reserve
13:30 Time to head back home
All guided practices are suitable for all levels.
Food: Healthy vegetarian meals
Rooms and sleeping: Staying in 3-4 person rooms. Beds with natural materials.
We will provide: Bed linen, towels, bathrobe, and everything you need for the classes.
Bring with you: Comfy clothes, water bottle, swimsuit, and something suitable for the outdoors if you want to go for a walk in the forest.
Location: Villa Saga, Kirkkonummi, Sepänkyläntie 303a
Time: From Saturday 06.12 2025 12:00pm to Sunday 07.12 2025 13:30pm
EARLY BIRD PRICE: 335€ including a matcha making kit & a notebook. Book your spot by signing up using the link below. Normal price 350€.
You may also pay by using Smartum, Edenred, ePassi
Your hosts and teachers will be Roosa & Lauri
Organizer: Sagayoga
Arriving
By car: 30 min from Helsinki. Enough parking for everyone.
By public transport: On Saturday the train departing from Helsinki will take you to the Masala, continue from there with a bus number 906. If you go to Kirkkonummi station by train, then continue with the buss 907. Both of the busses stops very close to our Villa.
On Sunday the 907 bus will not run, but the nearest train station is Masala which is 3 kilometers from us. We can drive you to the train station. :)