Yoga at Shizen

すべてがヨガ

HOLIDAY MODE ACTIVATED!
* WE ARE TAKING A BREAK AFTER WINTER. OUR YOGA CLASSES WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER*

Shizen Yoga Studio est 2020

Founded and led by Rowie Geraerts with the grace, love and support of Nozawa onsen village. いつもありがとうございます

About the space

Our studio is Located on level 2 of Shimataya View Hotel, Nozawa onsen.
Find our studio tucked in a peaceful corner of the village, overlooking the mountains here. The room is large and spacious with a traditional tatami floor and a wall of windows overlooking the mountain.

Wake up and flow in the sun drenched space overlooking the sunrise or wind down in the evening with the sun setting behind you at the entrance when you walk in.

With warm herbal tea, a heated rug and a nice community to greet you on arrival, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a secret haven of Nozawa onsen.

At Shizen Collective, I honour the profound teachings of the 8-limbed yoga system, as shared by Sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, which form the foundation of my practice and teachings.

I deeply respect the rich traditions of India and South Asia that have brought us these teachings, alongside the teachers who have guided my understanding of yoga and the community of Nozawa onsen who have welcomed me and the practice I share so lovingly.

Rooted in the beautiful village of Nozawa Onsen, Japan, Shizen Collective embraces yoga as a living, evolving practice, enriched by the local community and the land I share these practices from.

Online booking is recommended but not essential. Please be aware that if there are no bookings for a class, the class may be cancelled so It’s best to confirm/let us know you’re coming by booking ahead of time
Check in for class is done at the studio space, not at hotel reception, so please come straight to the studio past hotel reception.
Upon walking into the hotel, please leave your shoes (and worries) to the right of the hotel entrance in the shoe storage room. Walk past the reception desk and up 1 flight of stairs on your right (or take the elevator)
From the landing you’ll naturally see the entrance to the yoga space (or follow the scent of palo santo and music). Upon entering the studio, please check in for class, you will be greeted by your instructor with yoga mats will already laid out for you so you can choose your preferred spot.
Please feel free to connect and chat with your fellow locals/travellers before class who are also here to stretch and chill-out. Please arrive between 5-15 minutes before class start time to ensure class can start promptly in a grounded manner for all.
Premium non-slip natural rubber mats are provided free of charge in addition to yoga blocks, straps, meditation cushions, bolsters and blankets to support your practice.
Inside the yoga space there are shelves for you to leave your belongings and/or a coat rack at the entrance. Please make sure to switch your phones to ‘do not disturb’ mode and leave it with your belongings so you can practice in a clear, undisturbed space.
The studio and bag storage space is an open space in one room so you can see your belongings at all times. There are no lockers and whilst we have never had a problem, in the case of lost/stolen items, Shizen Collective does not take any responsibility.

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Class Types

A fluid and rhythmic practice, mindfully sequenced and intentionally guided. Perfect before a big day on the slopes or for the those seeking a dynamic and meditative movement practice off the slopes.
Shizen Flow classes are welcoming and adaptable, suitable for all levels with the intention of releasing tension from the body, building stability and strength, and finding a sense of flow and flexibility. This practice is perfect for those looking to reconnect, reset, and flow with intention in a tranquil mountain setting
Shizens Slow Stretch Yin Yoga classes are slow, calming and healing.
Absolute beginners to seasoned practitioners welcome; this is the perfect class after a long day on the slopes, or before/after and onsen.
Passive and almost effortless, the practice aims to softly, slowly yet deeply stretch and restore your muscles, myofascia and stimulate joints while calming your nervous system and mind
Entirely floor based, all poses are practiced lying down or seated. Poses are held for longer periods of time (3-6 minutes) and use the support of props to facilitate an effortless experience.
This practice is the perfect physical, mental, emotional and energetic reset.
A well balanced practice moving from effort to ease~movement to stillness.
Part 1 of class is similar to a Flow class. A dynamic breath synchronised movement practice designed to increase elasticity and strength
Part 2 of class features effortless slow stretch yin yoga poses to provide a real release to both your subtle and gross body.
For regular yoga practitioners, this 75minute yoga class is a progressive, dynamic flow class featuring options to explore ‘advanced’ yoga poses, pranayama and guided meditation.
Playful, open and curious minds and a familiarity with the yoga practice/intentional movement are the only requisites for this class.
Beginner yogis are advised to attend Shizen’s other class styles and to talk to one of Shizen’s teachers as to the suitability of this class
Practice on your own schedule, either at our place or yours. 1:1 or small group classes tailored especially for you to deepen your practice or at a specific time that suits you.
CLASS LOCATION: Shizen Yoga studio or in guest accomodation.
INVESTMENT: (1-2 people) ¥12,000/hr + ¥1500 per extra person.
(Nozawa locals & staff 20% discount)

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Yoga classes at Shizen

Download the sample schedule here or click the ‘book a class’ button to check the latest schedule and sign up for your next yoga class.

Or find out more about our different class types by reading on.

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CASUAL CLASS PRICES & MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Whether you're in town for a short time or a long time, a regular yogi or newbie, Shizen has single class, intro pass or membership plans to suit what’s best for you.

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Your Instructors

Rowie

Rowie Geraerts was born and raised in Melbourne Australia before moving to Nozawa Onsen in 2019. Rowie came for a ski holiday and never left - such is the magic of Nozawa.
She has been working in the yoga industry since she first began teaching yoga classes in 2011.
Originally trained in India, Rowie is 500 E-RYT and has completed over a 1000 hours in certified trainings, studying with some of the most esteemed teachers across the world.