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About this trip
Join Ramone Bisset (Wild Sage Wellbeing) and Jessica Amos (Stay with Yourself) for this 5-day immersive JOYFUL IN JAPAN: MINDFUL VACATION!
• REMEMBER what matters most
• RECLAIM the authentic joy of who you really are
CURATED BALANCE
• Facilitated group activities for compassionate personal reflection + mindful presence
• Enjoy thoughtful + fun local excursions to choose from
• Explorate Japanese culture
• Get out in nature
• Find respite from the chaos of daily life
• Relax with nothing to worry about
• Travel with intention and ease
NESTLED ON THE SLOPES
Our ski lodge is located at a quiet, lesser known ski resort in the mountains of Nagano, Japan. You'll experience a week of traditional Japanese culture and hospitality in stunning alpine surroundings with daily yoga and guided meditation practices.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
This mindful vacation is a curated experience where you get to explore without the stress of having to plan...
• Ski/snowboard two of the local resorts
• Take a more relaxing approach and explore the traditional Onsens culture
• Go on a day trip to the famous Snow Monkeys
Ski + Snowboard in Pristine Powder!
It's like your very own private ski resort with 14 Trails & 5 Lifts right out your front door!
• Rental equipment and lessons can be organised via the lodge
• Get access to a second ski resort with your dual mountain pass (included)
• Enjoy two well-rounded courses that suit all levels of skiers and snowboarders
• Find smooth groomed runs, moguls, and terrain parks available
• Trees and powder are the prize gem on the mountain!
Daily Meditation + Yoga
Japan is an amazing place to practice meditation.
A deeply spiritual country, the traditions of Shintoism and Buddhism guide the beliefs and rituals of daily life.
Enjoy daily guided mindful yoga and meditation practices with two internationally renowned teachers.
Our practices are inclusive, adaptable and all levels are welcome. Choose to participate in some or all of the activities as it suits you.
Your Hosts
JESSICA AMOS, Mindfulness Guide and Educator, believes passionately in the power of meditation to change your relationship with yourself and therefore with life. An Oregon native, Jessica is inspired to help you connect with yourself from a place of compassion so you can truly express unconditional self-love and live out your dreams.
RAMONE BISSET, Clinical Psychotherapist and Senior Yoga Teacher, believes in the power of nature to heal. Her therapeutic style is similarly guided by the philosophy of the Tao -- that in allowing the Life to unfold naturally, we connect the inherent wisdom available to us at all times. With a home base near the world surf heritage location of Noosa National Park in Australia, Ramone has led international yoga and adventure retreats around the world for 15 years in diverse wild locations including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bali and the Cook Islands. This is her second yoga and ski-snowboarding retreat in Japan.
Ramone and Jessica are here to curate a joyful container for ease, connection and learning. Balancing the magic of sitting in stillness, with the power of mindful movement and re-wilding through nature immersion, Joyful in the Japow is one of the most unique curated travel experiences you can be a part of!
Who This is For
If you're reading this, obviously this is for YOU!!
As avid adventurers, spiritual seekers and fun-lovers, Jessica and Ramone welcome all like-minded souls!
We care deeply about hosting you with love, compassion, attention to detail and having the most fun possible in a safe and culturally sensitive way.
If you're looking for a quirky-luxe, off-the-regular-tourist-path holiday, this is for you!
For this very special vacation, WE WELCOME:
• Solo-travellers
• Couples
• Groups of friends
• Families
What’s included
- Shuttle to/from LodgeTransport to/from accomodations (ski lodge in Nagano <--> fast train station in Shinkansen)
- Accommodations5-Nights accommodations at a ski-in-ski-out lodge in Nagano Japan
- Daily MealsBreakfast and vegetarian dinners daily
- Mountain Ski Pass4-day double mountain ski pass
- Meditation + YogaWorld class yoga + meditation instruction from Jessica Amos and Ramone Bisset
- Yoga EquipmentAll props and equipment required for yoga and meditation will be provided
What’s not included
- Travel CostsInternational flights, car rentals, travel insurance, and other costs incurred when traveling
- TransportationTransport from your arrival airport to Nagano Shinkasen station
- Daily LunchesMid-day meal and additional food/drinks
- Equipment + LessonsSki/Snowboard equipment rentals and lessons
- Onsen VisitVisit to the Onsen Hot Spring and bathing facilities
Available Packages
This cozy room is the perfect shared space for releasing tension and restoring equilibrium. Outfitted with 1 king bed, this room provides all the comforts of home. You'll be compelled to luxuriate as you look out at the mountains in the distance, reflecting on all the desires of your heart.
NOTE: This package is for the entire room w/ 1 king bed.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS • Split 2-ways = $1400 per person
*If you're a solo-traveller looking to share a room, we'd love to have you, please contact us and we can set you up with some room buddies and applicable prices.
**A non-refundable deposit of $800USD is required to secure the Maple Room.
This spacious room is the perfect shared space for decompressing and letting go of worry. Outfitted with 1 king bed + 1 single bed --OR-- 3 single beds, this room provides all the comforts of home. You'll be compelled to luxuriate as you look out at the mountains in the distance, letting the fresh air of Japan restore your soul.
NOTE: This package is for the entire room w/ 1 king bed + 1 single bed --OR-- 3 single beds.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS:
• Split 3-ways = $1300 per person
• Split 2-ways = $1950 per person
*If you're a solo-traveller looking to share a room, we'd love to have you, please contact us and we can set you up with some room buddies and applicable prices.
**A non-refundable deposit of $1000USD is required to secure the Lotus Room.
This spacious room is the perfect shared space for grace, flow and ease. Outfitted with 1 king bed + 2 single beds --OR-- 4 single beds, this room provides all the comforts of home. You'll be compelled to luxuriate as you look out at the mountains in the distance, and meditate on the radiant light streaming in through the window.
NOTE: This package is for the entire room w/ 1 king bed + 2 single beds --OR-- 4 single beds.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS:
• Split 4-ways = $1200 per person
• Split 3-ways = $1600 per person
• Split 2-ways = $2400 per person
*If you're a solo-traveller looking to share a room, we'd love to have you, please contact us and we can set you up with some room buddies and applicable prices.
**A non-refundable deposit of $1000USD is required to secure the Tao Room.
This spacious room is the perfect shared space for relaxing and opening your heart. Outfitted with 1 king bed + 1 single beds --OR-- 4 single beds, this room provides all the comforts of home. You'll be compelled to luxuriate as you look out at the mountains in the distance, and meditate on the radiant light streaming in through the window.
NOTE: This package is for the entire room w/ 1 king bed + 1 single beds --OR-- 4 single beds.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS:
• Split 4-ways = $1200 per person
• Split 3-ways = $1600 per person
• Split 2-ways = $2400 per person
*If you're a solo-traveller looking to share a room, we'd love to have you, please contact us and we can set you up with some room buddies and applicable prices.
**A non-refundable deposit of $1000USD is required to secure the Chi Room.
Itinerary
7am - Rise, shine and start your day with a mindful movement and meditation class. Limber up for a successful powder day and then fuel up with a hearty, healthy breakfast before walking right out of the front door, into your skis and onto the slopes!
9am-3pm - Spend your day just they way you choose - take a cultural day trip to see the famous Snow Monkeys soaking in the natural hot springs, or prioritise relaxation with your own deeply rejuvenating day at a traditional onsen. Or if you're exploring the two mountains accessible from the lodge, explore all the different runs available right from the front doorstep!
4-6pm - Après Yoga and meditation - stretch out and ease into evening chill mode with a more slow and gentle practice followed by a healing guided meditation.
6.30pm - Group dinner at the lodge. Enjoy a vegetarian meal at the lodge, share your adventures with the crew and plan tomorrow's too!