Retreat Details
When
May 22-24, 2020
Check In is at 3 pm on the 22nd,
Check Out is at 12 pm on the 24th
Where
Ryugon, Minami Uonoma, Niigata.
Please note transportation to and from retreat is not included. (There will be free shuttle bus pickup and drop off service at Jouetsu Sinkansen, Echigo Yuzaza station is available by Ryugon)
What to bring
Comfortable clothes, shoes and a yoga mat
Price per Person
Double Occupancy: $1,300 USD
Single Occupancy: $1,540 USD
$100 discount will be applied to the above prices for the first 6 registered guests.
Included
• Two nights accommodation in Japanese style room with small private bathroom
• Bed or Futon
• A Set dinner on the 22nd
• Three meals with full course dinner on the 23rd
• One breakfast on the 24th
• Four Yoga classes
• Access to indoor and open air bathing facilities
• Transportation to sake brewery and Untoan temple
• Self-served coffee, tea, juice and snacks in lounge area.
Please note that lunch on the 23rd will be a set menu with 2 options (meat or fish). No vegetarian or vegan meals are available.
Not included
Alcohol and other beverages outside meal plan
Personal expenses
Private spa service
Yoga mat
Transportation to and from retreat
Please note free shuttle bus pickup and drop off services at Jouetsu Sinkansen, Echigo Yuzaza station are available by Ryugon
Hosted by Carla Herzenberg
Transformed by experiences (the beautiful and the challenging) and the different styles of yoga that I have practiced over the last 20 years including, Bikram, Ashtanga, Hatha, Power, Jivamukti and Iyengar, I bring a sense of empowerment and fun, both physical and energetic, to every class.
Through intention, humor, asana and pranayamagoal is to have every yogi feeling longer, leaner, refreshed and renewed, physically and energetically after class or a session. My style of teaching focuses on precise instruction that underscores the important relationship between alignment, breath, fluid movement and strength building. I put an emphasis on thoughtful sequencing and pace, giving students a vigorous, strong physical practice and a deeper internal connection.
My classes are physically and mentally challenging, however I always work to meet the students where they are each day. I teach to original playlists of music ranging from hip-hop, pop and deep house to jazz, Alt and Chanting creating a rhythmic yogic dance. My goal with every class is to create a space for expression, enthusiasm, fun, sweat, reflection and renewal.
Organized by Retreatopia
Founded by a Japanese native, New York City resident, Izumi Shepard.
Izumi’s vision is to create unique and bespoke retreat experiences throughout Japan which promote wellness and educational programs immersed in onsen, culinary art and culture. Her passion is to combine healing power of onsen and other activities such as yoga, meditation, transformational workshops to enrich one’s life.
About Ryugon
Located in Minami Uonoma, famous for Koshihikari rice surrounded by mountains and rice fields. It is 1 1/2 hours from Tokyo station by bullet train and 1/2 hour shuttle bus ride from entrance of Hatago Isen hotel in front of Echigo Uzawa station.
A cluster of old farm houses (kominka) has been recently renovated to create a new style of Ryokan that is delicately balanced between the tradition and the modern simplicity. The main reception area is a 300 years old structure that has been designated as a national cultural treasure. The traditional architecture in this region is designed to withstand the heavy snow load and provide shelters for the locals living in harmony with snow country culture.
The Onsen water is clear and gentle alkaline based, 100 % natural spring water. There are indoor and open-air bathing areas where you will enjoy the beautiful surrounding of the mountain and soothing quality of water which has been known to heal and rejuvenate visitors throughout the centuries.
Breakfast and dinner are made from traditional recipes passed down through generations using local ingredient (fresh Koshihikari rice, mountain vegetables, meat and fish) accompanied with local sake and wine. While dining, you can watch a chef grilling ingredients in a traditional indoor charcoal fire pit located in the center of the dining area.
There are plenty of common spaces to lounge, drink, read, relax and spa on premise to enhance your stay at Ryugon.