The Art of slowing down: Yoga and Qigong Retreat with Yoga kuukan

Settle into a slower rhythm with this five-day retreat created in collaboration with our friends from Yoga Kuukan, held at Le Lotus Bleu. You are invited to spend four nights and five days in a peaceful, easygoing village just a short walk from Shiraho Beach, where it becomes simple to step away from city pressure and reconnect with yourself.

For this fifth edition, the experience is designed to offer a true sense of “island time” in Shiraho, with generous free time built into the schedule so you can rest, wander, and simply be.

Morning and evening sessions will center on self-healing through Qigong, gentle yoga suitable for all levels, and meditation. The retreat will be held in both English and Japanese.

Date: NOV 5, 3:00 PM – NOV 9, 12:00 PM

(4 nights: This retreat is primarily designed as a four-night immersive experience. If you have scheduling limitations, a three-night option is available with arrival on the 6th before 3:00 PM.)

What's Included in the Retreat Package:

• Light breakfasts (self-service with fruits and snacks)
• Snacks and tea during your stay (self-service)
• Four dinners
• Nights' accommodation
• Sessions of Qigong, yoga, and meditation
• Live traditional music from the Yaeyama Islands

Retreat Schedule:

DAY 1 / November 5th

• 15:00 Check-in
• 16:00 Opening circle
• 16:30 - 17:45 Soft Yoga
• 18:30 Dinner

DAY 2 / November 6th

• 7:30 Light breakfast
• 9:00 - 11:00 Qigong
• 11:00 - 17:00 Free time (Optional activities: massage therapy, snorkeling tour, sightseeing tour - reservation in advance)
• 17:00 - 18:00 Somatic Yoga
• 18:30 Dinner
• 20:00 - 20:30 Night meditation

DAY 3 / November 7th

• 7:30 Light breakfast
• 9:00 - 11:00 Qigong
• 11:00 - 17:00 Free time (Optional activities: massage therapy, snorkeling tour sightseeing tour - reservation in advance)
• 17:00 - 18:00 Somatic Yoga
• 18:30 Dinner
• 20:00 - 20:30 Night meditation

DAY 4 / November 8th

• 7:30 Light breakfast
• 9:00 - 11:00 Qigong
• 11:00 - 17:00 Free time (Optional activities: massage therapy, snorkeling tour - reservation in advance)
• Check out at 12:00 if you stay only 3 nights
• 17:00 - 18:00 Somatic Yoga
• 18:30 Dinner and traditional live music

DAY 5 / November 9th

• 7:30 Light breakfast
• 9:00 - 11:00 Qigong & meditation
• 11:00 - 11:30 Closing circle
• 12:00 Check-out

Price:

• shared room: 120 000 yen
• private room: 162 000 yen
• twin room: 276 000 yen for 2 people