Morning prayer with the monks
Exercise, breathing and meditation with Tim
Optional cold exposure
Living room science and physiology or breathing evening sessions

Ikebana
Calligraphy
Tea ceremony
Yuba (skin tofu) village
Washi paper drawing 
Hot springs
Visit to fire fly village
Visit temples

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
• Afternoon: Arrival & check-in at a traditional ryokan (Japanese inn).
• Evening: Opening circle, intention setting, and welcome breathwork session in a Zen garden.
• Dinner: Light Japanese meal (Shojin ryori – Buddhist cuisine).

Day 2: Breath, Ice & Zen

Morning:
• Sunrise breathwork & meditation at Ryoanji Temple.
• Traditional Japanese breakfast at a temple or ryokan.

Midday:
• Ice bath training (setup in a serene natural setting or a cold plunge facility).
• Warm up with green tea & mindful movement.

Afternoon:
• Zazen meditation session with a Zen monk at Kenninji Temple.
• Stroll through the historic Gion district.
• Evening: Kaiseki dinner at a ryotei.

Day 3: Bamboo Forest & Cultural Immersion
Morning:
• Breathwork session in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
• Visit Tenryu-ji Temple.

Midday:
• Hike up to Monkey Park (optional) or relax by the Katsura River.
• Lunch at a riverside restaurant.
• Afternoon:
• Traditional tea ceremony in a private setting.

Evening:

• Geisha experience in Gion, including a guided tour and possibly a private dinner with maiko (apprentice geisha).

Day 4: Mountain Energy & Ice Training
Morning:
• Hiking on Mount Kurama with breathwork stops along the trail.
• Visit Kurama-dera Temple (sacred site).

Midday:
• Ice bath training in a natural stream near Kurama.
• Warm-up with an onsen experience at Kurama Onsen.

Evening:
• Return to Kyoto, relax, and have a simple vegetarian dinner.

Day 5: Philosopher’s Path & Shopping
Morning:
• Hike the Philosopher’s Path, a peaceful stone walkway along a cherry tree-lined canal, stopping for breathwork and reflection.
• Visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) at the end of the path.

Midday:
• Shopping in Kyoto’s best districts:
• Nishiki Market (artisan foods & traditional snacks).
• Shijo-Dori & Teramachi (high-end and traditional Kyoto goods).
• Handmade ceramics & incense shops in Higashiyama.

Afternoon:
• Free time for participants to explore, journal, or have private coaching.
• Evening:
• Final group dinner at a modern Kyoto-style restaurant.

Day 6: Integration & Departure
Morning:
• Closing breathwork session & reflection circle in a quiet Zen garden.
Midday: Check-out and departures.