Zen Agri Teacher's Course

Join us for an immersive 5-day Zen Agri Teacher's Course in Bessho Onsen, Nagano — one of Japan's oldest hot spring villages, just 90 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen.

Led by Zen Kokyū founder Yuki Shiina, this course is designed for those who wish to embody and share the Zen Breathing Method. Built on the same programme as the Zen Agri Retreat, with 3–7 hours of daily Zen Kokyū training, the Teacher's Course goes deeper, preparing participants to guide others with confidence and authenticity.

This course is best suited for instructors, bodyworkers, therapists, and those with a background in working with or guiding others. Participants sit a final assessment on the last day. Those who pass receive official certification and are listed as certified Zen Kokyū advisors on the official website. An online retest is available for those who need more time.

Course Details:

• Dates: July 6–10, 2026 (5 days, 4 nights)
  
• Location: Bessho Onsen, Ueda City, Nagano, Japan
  
• Meeting Point: Ueda Station (90 min from Tokyo via Shinkansen)
  
• Daily Practice: 3–7 hours of Zen Kokyū per day
  
• Accommodation: Private single rooms
  
• Capacity: 4 participants only
  
• Language: English

What's Included:

• 4 nights private single room accommodation
  
• Daily Zen Kokyū training sessions with Yuki Shiina
  
• Sleep Breathing practice on arrival evening
  
• Zazen instruction from the head priest of Anrakuji Temple (optional mornings)
  
• Organic farm experience (Samu) with posture guidance
  
• Two organic vegan meals per day (shojin-style)
  
• Soba Kaiseki dinner
  
• Kimono experience
  
• Incense sachet making
  
• Guided walk through Japan Heritage sites, including a 1,000-year-old shrine
  
• Round-trip ground transportation from Ueda Station
  
• Access to Bessho Onsen natural hot springs
  
• Official Zen Kokyū textbook
  
• Final assessment
  
• Certification upon passing
  
• Online retest option if needed

Questions? Contact us at moshikomi@zenkokyu.com

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