Experience Japan from the inside-out. Restore your vitality and find your purpose through Yoga and Meditation practices that will last you a lifetime.
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Book a CallYou've worked your ass off to get where you are, but somewhere along the way, you lost the why. Just getting through the day became all-consuming. And slowly the exhaustion sets in, and you start wondering what's the point.
We've been there. And it's exactly this kind of burnout that sent us searching for a better way to live. It does exist, but you need three things to find it.
The Space
The Tools
The Time
The Space. You can't rediscover yourself between sending one more email and scrolling on your phone. You need to get away, but running away doesn't solve anything. When you're surrounded by all of your compulsions and cycles, there are too many things pulling at you.
The Tools. The yoga and meditation we teach are not just about health and fitness. They're about opening the door to discover who you really are. These are lifelong tools that evolve as you evolve, that you can come back to every day of your life. They recharge the system with energy, so you have the drive and motivation to be the person you dreamed of.
The Time. Anything you want to meaningfully bring into your life requires dedicated time. After thousands of classes, we've seen how hard it is for people to integrate what they learn into their lives. And it's not because they're too busy, it's because it hasn't taken root in their system. By dedicating a week to absorbing the practices, you prepare yourself to bring these tools into the hustle and bustle of regular life.
There is no time to waste when every part of you is yearning for an intentional life.
We dare you…
To dive deeper
To journey into the undiscovered
To build the daily discipline you've been seeking
To allow us to be your guides
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Izu Peninsula · November 22 to 29 · 8 days / 7 nights
Intimate Group Size
Nourishing Plant-Focused Meals
Deep Inner Practice
Begin with seated meditation as the sun rises over the ocean, followed by a guided yoga session in our dedicated practice hall.
Guided excursions by private shuttle: temple and shrine visits, forest walks, local crafts, onsen (hot spring) experiences, or cultural experiences unique to the Izu region.
Explore on your own, walk to the ocean, journal, or simply rest. This is your time.
Gather for a nourishing Japanese meal, followed by talks on the science of yoga and meditation, neuroscience, or ayurvedic lifestyle, bridging ancient wisdom with modern understanding.
The word "Zen" comes from the Sanskrit "Dhyan," which means meditation, or yoga. Not yoga in the sense of twisting your body, but yoga as union. On this retreat, we teach precise, scientific hatha yoga practices and meditations that have the power to shift how you perceive yourself and the world. These practices have been designed by Sadhguru, a living master and yogi of international renown, and have been studied in peer-reviewed research published in journals including PNAS and Frontiers in Psychiatry. No experience needed, and individual guidance is included. You leave empowered with a practice for your lifetime, that evolves along with you.
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During the retreat, you'll be based in a private hotel on the Izu Peninsula, reserved entirely for our group. Wake to views of the harbor with Mt. Fuji rising beyond the water. The town itself is a rare window into local Japan, far from the tourist trail: quiet streets, fishing boats, and a pace of life that makes slowing down feel natural.
Your $3,800 USD investment includes
7 nights at a private retreat hotel, every room with an ocean view
All meals: ayurvedic-inspired Japanese cuisine from our private chef, plant-based or pescatarian. On excursion days we provide a packed lunch from the hotel, and you are welcome to eat at a local restaurant instead at your own cost, which we encourage.
Daily yoga and meditation in a dedicated practice hall
Evening Wisdom Talks on meditation science, neuroscience, and ayurveda
Cultural excursions by private shuttle with a local English-speaking guide
Onsen visits to local hot spring bathhouses
Welcome and closing ceremonies
Airport transfers on November 22 and November 29 between Tokyo airport and our hotel
Not included: International flights, travel insurance, and personal expenses.
*Itinerary is subject to change.
Every place is confirmed on a call first, so we can answer your questions and make sure the retreat is right for you. Twenty minutes, no commitment.
Book a CallTen to twelve people join each retreat. Founders preventing burnout, creatives who need to slow down, leaders looking to reconnect with their purpose. People who've read the books, want to craft a consistent practice, and are seeking a community to go deeper with.
This is not a regular yoga retreat. It's an intimate cultural immersion in a spiritually potent place, for those who are ready to delve deeper. Come with an open heart, and leave with a profound practice and friends for a lifetime.
"Everything felt so intentional... I've never experienced peace quite like this. It didn't feel forced. It felt real."
- Diana, Greece 2025"The relationships formed here were genuine, beautiful, and enriching... so many deep conversations, laughter, and truly good people."
- Haeyoung, Greece 2025"Being in that space, with like-minded people, asking questions and actually practicing... it gave me something real to take home."
- Niyomi, Greece 2025
Being & Mind creates intimate, immersive retreats that weave together yoga, meditation, and conscious living with the culture and landscape of the places we visit. We keep groups small so every experience feels personal, with mornings of practice, afternoons of exploration, evenings of genuine connection.
Sam spent a decade in technology before going deep into yoga, and weaves the two together like poetry. With 3,000+ hours of training and experience teaching hundreds of UN delegates, his teaching is precise, evidence-based, and built for people who think carefully about what they put their time into.
At the retreat, he co-leads the daily practice, offers hands-on individual guidance, and gives evening Wisdom Talks on the latest science in meditation and breathwork. He's also the person to find when you want to go deep: on silence, long-term practice, where ancient tradition and modern research meet.
Tulsi has spent twenty years at the intersection of ancient practice and modern science, blending her Harvard master's with deep yoga training under Sadhguru, classical ayurveda study directly with Dr. Vasant Lad, and researching yoga and meditation at a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. That combination gives her the ability to meet you exactly where you are.
At the retreat, she co-leads the yoga practice, gives evening Wisdom Talks on ayurveda and integrative medicine, and offers individualized guidance throughout the week. For those who want to go further, she offers private ayurvedic pulse diagnosis, a personal reading of your constitution and current state of balance.
With fifteen years studying Eastern and Western cultures and religions, alongside legal degrees from USC and Emory, Haokun brings a sharp, analytical mind and a rare depth of cultural wisdom. As a Cultural Travel Strategist, he specializes in creating journeys through the lens of history and spirituality, with a gift for making complex cultural and religious traditions feel accessible and alive.
Having him with us in Japan is a rare advantage. He knows the places that don't make it onto tourist maps, and how to open doors that most visitors never find.
Yoko came to yoga through her own experience of physical and mental health challenges, and found her way to Sadhguru's teachings. She completed a 21-week Classical Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at the Sadhguru Gurukulam in South India and has been sharing that practice across Japan ever since.
At the retreat, she's your guide to Japan itself: its culture, people, and the stories behind the places we visit. She makes the country feel personal.
The retreat is $3,800 per person for all 8 days and 7 nights, based on shared accommodation. A private room is available for an additional $995. Your spot is secured with a $750 non-refundable deposit, and the balance is due by September 22, 2026. Everything in the "Everything We Take Care Of" section is included; international flights and personal expenses are not.
Not at all. This retreat is specifically designed to be accessible, especially for those newer to deep spiritual practices. Whether you've never sat on a cushion or you've been practicing for years, you'll be guided and met where you are.
The retreat includes light hiking and walking on uneven terrain: temple grounds, forest paths, and historic trails. No athletic ability is needed, but a basic level of fitness and mobility is required to participate comfortably. If you have any concerns, please mention them during your application call and we'll help you assess whether it's a good fit.
If you need to cancel for personal reasons, you may apply for a 50% refund before October 1, 2026. No refunds are issued after October 1, 2026. If Being & Mind cancels the retreat before it begins in Japan, including our first group transfer, for any reason, including insufficient participants or unexpected circumstances, you will receive a full refund of all payments within 30 days. If the retreat is cut short after it has begun, we will refund what we can recover from our suppliers or have not already spent, less the reasonable costs of the interruption. There is no fixed refund per missed day.
Absolutely. Every afternoon includes generous free time. Wander the town, visit a local onsen, hike a nearby trail, or simply rest. We believe downtime is just as important as the structured programming.
We'll send a detailed packing list after you register. Late November in Izu is cool, with average highs of 63 to 68°F and lows around 50 to 55°F. Bring comfortable layers, walking shoes, a warm jacket for evenings, and an open mind. Yoga mats and props are provided at the venue.
Most of our guests come solo. The small group size and shared daily rhythms make it easy to connect naturally. Past attendees often say the people they met became close friends.
Yes. Shared rooms are the default accommodation and are included. If you're coming with a partner or friend, just let us know during registration and we'll pair you together.
Scheduled group transfers for your booked segment are included. Please fly into Haneda (HND), not Narita. The hotel is 2 to 3 hours by road from Haneda depending on traffic.
Getting there. Our shuttle leaves Haneda at 9:00 AM on Sunday, November 22 and reaches the hotel in the afternoon for lunch, so your flight needs to be on the ground by 7:30 AM that morning. Arriving the night before gives you more buffer, and there are hotels connected directly to the Haneda terminal. If you are coming into Tokyo a few days early, we can collect you at Tokyo Station on the morning of the 22nd, before the Haneda pickup. Send us your flight and hotel plans and we will accommodate you as best we can.
Coming home. The shuttle leaves the hotel at 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 29 and reaches Haneda before 1:00 PM. Please book your return flight for after 4:00 PM. Road timings depend on traffic and are not a guarantee of making a flight.
Yes. Our meals balance ayurvedic sensibility with Japanese culinary culture. Vegetarian meals are included, and there will be opportunities to sample local cuisine at restaurants should you want to try meat and fish. Some meals are prepared on-site by a private chef, while others are at local restaurants. Just let us know your requirements when you register.
The retreat begins Sunday, November 22, with our shuttle leaving Haneda at 9:00 AM, which intentionally aligns with the U.S. Thanksgiving break. You depart November 29.
Yes. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Additionally, participants are required to inform the organizer of their health condition in advance. For more details, please refer to the relevant section in the registration form.
The first step is a quick call, where we make sure it's the right fit and walk you through pricing, the deposit, and payment details. Your spot is then held with a non-refundable deposit.
Want to get a feel for the retreat?
Watch our free 25-minute Japan Retreat Info Session for all the details