Yoga Tree | Kuon-ji Retreat

BEYOND THE ASANA

with Emil Wendel & Anouk Aoun

September 20 - 23, 2025

This four-day retreat is designed to introduce the practitioner, in the delightful environment of Kuon-ji and Mount Minobu, to both a stimulating postural practice and the magic that lies beyond the physical aspect of Yoga. The combination of practices produces a deep flow that blends beautifully with the Shojin-Ryori cuisine and the Buddhist surroundings.

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ASANA

The Asana module is led by Anouk, who as a Yoga teacher has joyfully shared her experience in teacher trainings, retreats and workshops over the last 16 years. Anouk reminds us that Asana has the benefit to release ‘stuff’ that tends to accumulate in the body, and that the breath during the practice leads to concentration and a better expansion of breath in Pranayama.

PRANAYAMA,MEDITATION
and philosophy

Pranayama and Meditation with Emil set the stage for insights and new perspectives while his afternoon talks cast a light on the philosophical background of our practice. In the upcoming retreat, we continue our search to understand Yoga while looking at the interchange of Buddhism with Taoism in China, its growth in Japan and Korea, and how it has shaped our own practice.

nature HIkes & more

The home of Nichiren Buddhism, Kuon-ji sits at the foot of Mt. Minobu. For our retreats, we arrange accommodations at temple inns and the meals are shojin-ryori. Yoga classes are held at temples and we participate in some of Kuon-ji's Buddhist services. Weather depending, we hike up the mountain and may conduct classes at the temple facilities near the peak. Note that hiking is optional; a cable tramway is available. On the final day we visit nearby Shimobe Onsen.