Onsen (Hot Springs Baths)

Immersion in mineral-rich hot springs gives a peaceful retreat from daily tension, and its relaxing environments help relieve muscular tension and promote deep relaxation.

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 12, 2024

Jin Shin Jyutsu (Acupressure)

This practice promotes emotional stability and inner peace through tension release, reducing stress, and overall well-being through regular self-care.

Shugendo (Mountain Asceticism)

To promote inner power and enlightenment, practitioners perform rituals, meditations, and physical endurance in a natural mountain location.

Ikebana (Flower Arranging)

A style of art in which flowers are carefully arranged to inspire relaxation, creativity, and appreciation for nature’s beauty via shape and color.

Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony)

It’s a Japanese tea ceremony, a ritualistic practice that emphasizes mindfulness, harmony, and appreciation of the present moment, centered on matcha green tea preparation.

Kinhin (Walking Meditation)

It is a gentle movement meditation that promotes relaxation and mindfulness through slow, deliberate walking, providing a sense of grounding and presence amidst life’s challenges.

Zazen (Zen Meditation)

Regular Zazen practice, which involves focusing on the breath and monitoring thoughts without judgment, can reduce stress and increase emotional well-being.

Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing)

This technique fosters thoughtful forest walks, which have therapeutic advantages such as lower cortisol levels and blood pressure, according to studies on green space.

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