The Netherlands has a similar climate to the central part of Japan. When I was traveling to the more rural areas of central Japan, local people told me about how they worship Nature, because...

In the past six months, we learned to move from yin (winter) to yang (summer), integrated the Chōwa 調和 (search for balance) philosophy, and worked on a new meridian every month. It's time for the...

For years I’ve been asking myself the question; ‘How can we improve our connection with nature?’. I have the bold philosophy that many of today's major problems (such as depression, burnout, and climate...

While studying Japanese language in Tokyo, I met some amazing people and made friends for life. Just before I moved back home, I met a group of super fun, inspiring guys. They organize a monthly...

September 16, 2021, I will start a six-week, on- and offline Japanese yoga and meditation introduction course at Samana Yoga Center (walking distance from Amsterdam Central Station). What do we practice?You’ll...

The forest of Yoshinoyama; for sure one of the most magical places I’ve ever been. I went there in February 2020 because I was looking for a way to find a connection with nature again. I stayed for...