FAQ

If you are joining us for the Yogoda wellness retreat, check-in starts from 15:00. We will be holding a 90-minute yoga asana class from 16:00, so please arrive before the start of class. If you arrive after 16:00, you can check in, but you will not be able to join the yoga asana class.

On the last day of the retreat stay, check-out is at 11:00 after breakfast.

Participants of any age are welcome. Junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants will be charged the same rate.

Please bring clothing and daily necessities for your stay. Our program includes yoga asana classes, morning walks, and free time activities, so we recommend bringing comfortable clothing. We also recommend bringing a yoga mat or exercise mat. If you do not have a mat, we have rental mats available.

Please bring sneakers or sandals. Shoes are prohibited inside our guesthouse, so please bring indoor slippers or disposable slippers are available for purchase for 100 yen. If you plan to do stand up paddling (SUP), please also bring a swimsuit and towel. SUP is available from June to the end of September, weather permitting.

Other recommended items:

Hat

Sunscreen

Insect repellent spray

Extra towels

Blanket

It can get chilly in the mornings and evenings in April, May, October, and November, so we recommend bringing warm clothing.

General toiletry items are also available for purchase at our facility for a fee.

Two meals are provided per day. Breakfast is served from 10am and is a traditional Japanese vegetarian spread. Dinner is served from 6pm and Indian curry will be served with various sides. If you have any allergies, please contact us in advance by email (info@yogoda.co.jp). The meals served at Yogoda Stay&Retreat use local vegetables and ingredients whenever possible. We have crafted the meals with nutritional balance in mind.

Tea is also served at tea time, which is 13:00.

If you would like to eat something else or feel like you will need to supplement, please feel free to bring your own foods and drinks. A communal kitchen is available for simple cooking.

If you are participating in a yoga asana class, please make sure to finish eating at least 3 hours before the start of class.

Yes, there is free time from after 13:00 tea time until the evening yoga asana class at 4:30pm. You are also free to use the time after dinner until the evening meditation time (20:30pm) as you wish.

During this time, feel free to work in the shared space, rent a SUP or bicycle, read, or go shopping or take a walk.

Karma Yoga is a yoga practice that focuses on self-improvement through action (karma). It is characterized by not being attached to the outcome, but focusing on the action in front of you, and serving with a selfless heart. There are four types of yoga paths, and Yogoda Stay & Retreat is characterized by practicing all of them in a balanced way.

We all cooperate in cleaning the shared facilities so that everyone can use them comfortably.

SUPs and bicycles are available for free rental to those participating in the retreat plan. When renting, please fill out the appropriate rental form with your name and contact information. R

All rentals are at your own risk. SUPs are permitted at Lake Miwa, but please be sure to follow the rules.

Please note that there may be cases where you are unable to rent a SUP or bicycle due to the limited number of available equipment. If you damage or lose your SUP or bicycle, you will be charged a 30,000 yen fee to cover damages and .

You can take part in the wellness retreat starting from one night and two days, but we recommend partaking for a minimum of two nights and three days to fully experience the benefits of yoga and refresh yourself during the period. Feel free to join us once a month and incorporate relaxation and wellness in to your daily life.

Long-term participation of the wellness retreat is also welcome. Establish a new rhythm of life and completely refresh your mind, body, and soul. Stay for a month or two, or longer if you'd like!

Everyone has their own work and personal schedules. Guests can participate in our wellness retreat year round as long as the guesthouse is open for business. Join us and refresh and relax for as many days as you like.

Hiroki and Kuriko experienced a deep and wonderful time at a yoga ashram in southern India in 2024. They decided to recreate this experience in Japan by honoring this way of life in India, and adjusting it to accommodate a wider range of interests.

Hiroki has practiced yoga for over 10 years and completed his RYT200 yoga instructor certification in 2022. He held his own yoga classes in Chiba before moving to Nagano with his partner, Kuriko. Kuriko is a former professional golfer who has been active as a professional golfer for over 10 years. Having lived the life of an athlete, she understands the importance of self-care and wellness. Throughout the retreat, they will do their best to provide an environment to destress and focus on wellness.

Their journey to India began with a question: What is yoga? After spending two months in India, they realized that yoga is a holistic lifestyle and ultimately means living a balanced life. We invite you to experience it at Yogoda's wellness retreat.