Mindfulness through Japanese culture.
An invitation to experience mindfulness through Japanese culture.
We use Japanese cultural activities as a starting point — such as calligraphy, origami, seasonal activities, food and other cultural experiences.
We don’t begin with lots of explanation.
We begin by doing.
By paying attention to what we see, hear, feel, smell and sometimes taste.
Experience
Many Japanese cultural activities invite us to engage with them mindfully.
The movement of a brush. Folding paper. The materials in your hands. Small details you might otherwise overlook.
We take time to experience.
With curiosity and an open mind.
You don’t need to know how to do anything or be good at it. You also don’t need to know beforehand what the experience will bring.
Afterwards, there is space to pause and reflect on what you experienced.
Maybe you noticed something. Maybe you didn’t.
Nothing special has to happen.
The experience itself can simply be enough.
Themes
Attention · Senses · Curiosity · Creativity · Play · Beginner’s Mind · Japanese Culture
Practical Information
Ikigai-yoku consists of different workshops and cultural experiences.
Each session has its own theme and activity.
No previous experience with mindfulness or Japanese culture is needed.
New workshops are added to the agenda.
Curious about Ikigai-yoku?
Would you like to hear about upcoming workshops, or is there a particular activity you’re interested in?