A weekend devoted to the practice you love
AUTUMN 2025 OCTOBER 24-27 ・2 NIGHT OR 3 NIGHT OPTION
re-invigorate & re-inspire
In a quiet mountain village, take time to listen, refine, and rediscover what your practice can mean — and become — for you. Reconnecting with your body, your breath, and your deeper potential, on and beyond the mat.
Through intentional movement, breathwork, discussion, and reflection, you’ll gain new tools, insights, and confidence to re-inspire your yoga journey and support a more independent, holistic practice — one that continues to nourish you long after the weekend ends.
Leave with a practice that feels more like home — steady, spacious, and fully your own.
What’s included:
– Twice-daily yoga asana flows & technique workshops
– Daily breathwork and meditation
– 2-hour theory & discussion session
– Reflective time in nature and space to yourself
– A supportive community of like-minded women
Retreat Details
Morning Practice — 2-hour dynamic asana workshops
Start each day with an energising, anatomically focused yoga practice. These workshops are designed to deepen your understanding of movement, refine technique, and re-inspire how you inhabit your body on the mat.
Afternoon Practice — 90-minute myofascial elasticity & Yin workshops
These slower sessions explore elasticity, release, and stillness. You’ll learn movement tools to enhance flexibility, dissolve tension, and restore energy through a blend of myofascial release and Yin yoga.
Theory & Discussion — 2-hour workshop
Dive deeper into the structure and purpose behind asana. Explore how to create a home practice that suits your body, your energy, and your life. We’ll cover sequencing, self-awareness, and the roots of yoga to support a sustainable, independent practice.
Daily meditation & breathwork
Each day includes guided breath and meditation sessions to help you settle, soften, and turn inward.
Guided nature hike
Reconnect with the land through a meditative hike into the surrounding mountains. Let the landscape steady your mind and reawaken your senses.
Onsen (natural hot spring baths)
Unwind each day in the healing waters of Nozawa Onsen. The village is rich in hot springs, offering the perfect place to soak, reset, and restore.
Welcome dinner
Share a nourishing welcome meal with fellow retreaters. Enjoy seasonal, locally inspired food and the warmth of gathering as a group.
Daily brunch
After morning practice, refuel with a delicious, hearty group brunch — a moment to reflect, connect, and nourish.
Time to yourself
This retreat offers space as well as structure. You’ll have time to wander, rest, and reflect in the quiet beauty of this traditional Japanese village.
Whether you’re a curious beginner, a seasoned practitioner, or a yoga or movement teacher, this weekend is a chance to dive deep into the practice you love — with a sense of space and deeper insight.
If you’re ready to explore your practice more fully, to understand the body and breath more intimately, and to come home to yourself — this retreat is for you.
Booking Options:
– Option 1: All-inclusive package including both the retreat and accommodation
– Option 2: Join all retreat activities while arranging your own accommodation
To enquire or book:
Email Rowie at spiritualpretzel@gmail.com or message via WhatsApp/LINE: +81 90 7162 5816
RETREAT ITINERARY*
DAY 1 (FRIDAY)
1pm ~ Arrive & check in. Guest leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/free time.
4.00pm. Welcome drink & chat with Rowie
4.30pm-6:00pm Grounding Slow Stretch Yin Yoga and meditation with Rowie @Shizen Collective
6.30pm Group Welcome dinner at local restaurant.
DAY 2 (SATURDAY)
7:30am-9.30am Morning Breath work, Yoga flow w/ Twists & Hips workshop w/ Rowie.
9.30am-11.00am Group Brunch (healthy and hearty including coffee/tea.).
11.00am-1.00pm Nature walk and meditation with Rowie
11.00am-4.30pm Guest leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/free time.
4.30pm-6:00pm Myofascial Elasticity workshop and Yin Yoga with Rowie
6.00pm Guest Free time.
DAY 3 (SUNDAY)
7:30am-9.30am Morning Breath work, Yoga flow w/ Backbends workshop w/ Rowie
9.30am-11.00am Group Brunch (healthy and hearty including coffee/tea.)
11.00am-1.00pm Creating a home practice theory based workshop with Rowie
1.00pm-4.30pm Guest leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/free time.
*2night retreat guests check out.
4:30-6.00pm Myofascial Elasticity workshop & Yin Yoga with Rowie
6.30pm Guest Free time.
DAY 4 (MONDAY)
7:30am-9.30am Morning Breath work, Yoga flow w/ arm balance & inversion workshop w/ Rowie
9.30am-11.00am Farewell Brunch including coffee/tea
11.00am Room check out (option to leave luggage at Hotel)
*Please note that there may be slight changes to the itinerary.
INVESTMENT:
2 NIGHT / 3 DAY all inclusive retreat package
Twin-share: ¥130,000
Private King ¥155,000
3 NIGHT / 4 DAY all inclusive retreat package
Twin-share: ¥160,000
Private King ¥185,000
Prices include all yoga classes, meals, excursions, host fee, and accommodation
Bring a Friend & Save
2 people booking together: ¥3,000 off per person
3 or more booking together: ¥5,000 off per person
OR
RETREAT ACTIVITIES ONLY PACKAGE - excludes accomodation
All the benefits of the immersive retreat experience — minus the accommodation.
Retreat price excluding accomodation:
2-Night / 3-Day ¥90,000
3-Night / 4-Day ¥105,000
Twin share options are perfect for friends — share the experience and save!
Returning Pretzels (repeat retreaters with Rowie) receive a special discount. Please get in touch.
To enquire and secure your spot on retreat BOOK NOW or contact Rowie via email, text or call: spiritualpretzel@gmail.com +81 9071625816
CONFIRMATION & PAYMENT
Once your place on the retreat has been confirmed, payment can be made via Direct bank transfer (local Japanese or Australian bank account) or via Wise money.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED/ OPTIONAL ADD ON’S :
Transport to and from Nozawa onsen/accomodation (see ‘getting here’ below)
If you choose the ‘retreat activities only’ option, accomodation is not included. See ‘Accomodation recommendations’ below.
Massage. Massage appointments are available to book at your own expense. There are quality Thai/Shiatsu/Balinese Oil local massage therapists that Rowie will happily recommend and help you organise.
Additional private yoga classes/workshop/mentoring session with Rowie are available.
E-bike rental to ride around/up/through the mountain and town.
Gondola ride up the mountain.
GETTING TO NOZAWA ONSEN
Closest International Airport: Tokyo Haneda/Narita
Shinkansen (bullet train): Iiyama station is the nearest stop on the Shinkansen from Tokyo.
The Shinkansen (Bullet train) from Tokyo or Ueno, to Iiyama station is about 90-120 minutes. It’s fairly easy to get here, and there’s usually a shinkansen train once every one or two hours.
From Iiyama to Nozawa Onsen. From Iiyama train station, there is a direct bus (private coach transfer) to Nozawa onsen, The Nozawa onsen liner. The Nozawa Liner can be found to the left of the exit and will drop you off at the central bus stop in the village. It costs ¥600p/p. The village is compact so it is just a short 5-10 minute walk to the hotel from there.
Private Transfer/Taxi from Iiyama to Nozawa Onsen. Private transfer taxis can be arrange for you from Iyama to the hotel. Please let us know in advance if you would like to book these services. The transfer price starts from ¥6000-¥7000.
Driving: The journey from Tokyo will take from 4-5 hours by tollway/car. It costs about ¥10,000 for highway tolls. The highway speed limit is usually 100kph but please look out for exception signs. Please note that there is zero tolerance for driving under the influence. During the green season there is free parking available in the village. Please let us know in advance if you will require a parking space and we will direct you to the parking.