Zen Style Voice Meditation and Cooking Workshop in Motobu Okinawa | 3 hours

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Ingredients
  • Water
  • Yoga mat

Overview

ZEN Voice The process of traditional “ZEN” training involves sitting in the correct posture on the floor, being aware of the breath, and stabilizing the mind. But it seems difficult, especially for westerners, to just sit in the correct posture (even for modern Japanese too). Restore the body by stretching muscles and breathing through breathing techniques. By relaxing body tension and deepening your breathing, your voice will begin to resonate. Experience how your heart and body become more harmonious when your voice resonates comfortably. ZEN Kitchen Japanese food is known as delicious and healthy around the world. However, many people think it's too expensive to eat at a restaurant and too difficult to cook at home by yourself. TOKKO (the guide) teaches you how to cook Japanese food in a very simple way with local ingredients. You will enjoy cooking with TOKKO’s fun instructions, and you can take the recipe home. So you will be able to easily cook Japanese food at home too!

Meeting points

905-0227, Japan

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Guide will pick you up at the traffic light near 472-1 Sosoko, Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa. We will send you detailed access instructions after confirming your application.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

In modern society, there is so much stress in our busy lives. An overload of information and environmental factors can reduce our well-being. Our "ZEN" style workshop offers you the opportunity to "be you" and "be present" by a program that combines Zen Voice and Zen Kitchen. Introduction:15 minutes An explanation of “ZEN” and the structure of the “ZEN” voice meditation. Stretch and breathe: 20 minutes. By using stretching and breathing techniques, you will feel your body restored and deepen your breathing. Voice work and meditation: 25 minutes By relaxing your body tension and deepening your breathing, your voice will begin to resonate. Experience how your heart and body become more harmonious when your voice resonates comfortably. Also, you will enjoy the pleasant feeling of hearing your voice harmonize with the voices of other participants. Rest: 5 minutes. Introduction:5 minutes Explanation of “ZEN” kitchen concepts. Cooking:70 minutes You will enjoy cooking 3–4 kinds of seasonal Japanese traditional food in a very simple way.  Tasting: 40 minutes Enjoy the delicious and healthy Japanese food cooked by yourself!! We'll give you the recipe, so you can make it at home!

Sample Menu

STARTER

Okinawa's local vegetable salad

Seasonal Okinawa's vegetable with dressing

MAIN

SUSHI

SUSHI ROLL using Okinawa's local fish

MAIN

OKINAWA's famous "TOFU CHANPURU"

Chanpuru means mixing ingredients. So "TOFU CHANPURU" is stir-fry vegetables with TOFU.

MAIN

"MISO" soup

Traditional Japanese "MISO" soup using OKINAWA's local soy beans paste

DESSERT

Seasonal OKINAWA's fruit

Tropical fruit

DESSERT

SATA ANDAGI

OKINAWA style donuts

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed

Free Cancellation

July 30100% refund
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A Wonderful Oriental Experience!

Published on Feb, 2025

This workshop integrates the spirit of "ZEN" into both voice training and a cooking class. "ZEN" has multiple meanings in Japanese, including "zazen" (a form of Buddhist seated meditation), "being natural," and "doing good." Each session—voice training and cooking—beautifully embraced these principles, making this workshop truly unique. Voice Training The voice training session focused on regulating breathing techniques to achieve natural vocal expression. Stretching and zazen meditation were incorporated as approaches to improving breathing, which I found fascinating. The trainer had a warm personality, creating a relaxed atmosphere that made the session even more enjoyable. Held in a peaceful Okinawan home, this oriental experience added a special touch to my trip. After practicing natural breathing and meditating through zazen, my voice felt much clearer. More than that, my body felt refreshed and well-balanced. Whether or not you have concerns about your voice, I highly recommend this session to everyone. Cooking Class The cooking class embodied the ideas of "being natural" and "doing good." Using local ingredients, we learned about the importance of eating healthily and how food connects to well-being. Through cooking, I was able to experience the local culture firsthand. Okinawan cuisine turned out to be incredibly healthy, leaving me feeling rejuvenated. I even received recipes from the instructor, which I plan to adapt using ingredients from my home country. Final Thoughts This workshop was a meaningful cultural exchange that deepened my understanding of Japanese and Okinawan traditions. It was an unforgettable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something unique and enriching!

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