RETREAT WITH TAHL RINSKYSnow & Steam
Five nights in a snowbound mountain village in Japan;
a practice immersion, and an adventure.
Nozawa Onsen, Japan
16–21 March 2027
Early Access: Save $750 on the first 2 rooms booked
The week is built around two practices a day, with plenty of space to explore or rest. We return to the simplicity and depth of yoga and meditation in the silence that snow and mountains bring. In between, there is plenty to do and plenty to leave undone; soaking in hot springs the village has kept for centuries, wandering into the simple beauty of Japanese mountain life, resting deeply. For those who ski, the slopes sit a few minutes from the door.
Depth does not have to be solemn.
Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen is a traditional Japanese mountain village in northern Nagano, known for deep powder snow, its ski slopes, and its free, natural hot springs.
The onsen are the heart of the village. Thirteen public bathhouses, owned and tended by the community since the Edo period, free and open to all; the same hot water the village has soaked in for generations. Bathing here is daily life and quiet ritual at once, woven through the streets. Soaking is its own kind of practice.
The ski slopes begin at the edge of town. Nozawa is a forgiving, well-loved mountain; a fine place for seasoned skiers, and a safe, easy place to try skiing for the first time. The studio, the baths, the slopes and the cafés all sit within a ten-minute walk.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
This retreat is for lovers of yoga and meditation; for anyone ready to return to their practice with depth, and without heaviness.
All levels welcome. The asana is rooted in the classics, both strengthening and restorative; no experience is needed.
Those drawn to winter, to snow and stillness and the joy of bathing in natural springs.
Skiers and non-skiers alike; ski if the mountain calls, or spend the afternoons in the onsen.
Solo travellers and couples; an intimate group, with shared outings for those seeking time together, and space to explore alone for those who prefer their own adventuring.
Anyone curious about Japan, first-timers included, with liaison and support through the whole experience.
THE DETAILS:
Dates. 16–21 March 2027, five nights. Check-in 2pm, check-out 11am.
Where. Nozawa Onsen, Nagano. Accommodation at the Yasushi residence.
Included.
Five nights' accommodation at the Yasushi residence
Two yoga and meditation practices each day at Shizen Yoga Centre
Daily breakfast, plus a welcome and a farewell dinner
Two shared outings: an onsen crawl, and a guided snowshoe hike
Use of the studio, mats and props
Not included.
Flights and travel from Tokyo to Nozawa
Lift passes and ski hire
Some meals
Travel insurance
Extra activities (at additional cost): for anyone wishing to ski or explore other activities, we'll help you find, book and coordinate.
Price (AUD)
Twin share $3,800 per person; single room $5,800.
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 secures a place; the balance can be paid in instalments, in full by 90 days before the retreat begins.
Early release. Save $750 off the total when you book and pay in full before [date].
A SAMPLE DAY
A sample only; the rhythm shifts a little day to day.
Each holds two practices with long open hours between, time to ski, explore the snow, soak in the onsen, or rest.
6:30–8:30 am
Yoga and meditation
8:30–9:30 am
Group breakfast
9:30 am–2:00 pm
Free time; ski, activities, onsen, massage, rest
2:00–4:00 pm
Group onsen crawl
4:30–6:00 pm
Restorative yin yoga
6:30 pm
Group dinner
The two shared outings, an onsen crawl and a snowshoe hike, each fall on one afternoon of the week; the other afternoons are yours.
ROOM OPTIONS
Single Room
$5,800 per person
Spacious room with a king bed and en-suite facilities.
Twin Share
$3,800 per person
Spacious double rooms with twin/king beds and ensuite facilities.
TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 secures a place;
The balance can be paid in instalments, or in full, up to 90 days before the retreat begins.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Tahl Rinsky has taught yoga for over twenty-five years. She is the founder of Haum Space in Byron Bay; a studio, an online platform, and a yoga school, and she teaches and mentors around the world.
Her teaching is strong and soulful, grounded in tradition and alive to modern life; moving between vinyasa, slow flow, meditation and restorative practice. It tends to begin with the body on the mat and open out into something larger, the way a person moves, thinks, and lives.
Tahl leads retreats across the globe and guides teachers through Haum's trainings and mentorship. She is a writer and an artist, and a mother of three. Snow & Steam grows from a place she fell for, and a practice she has spent a life refining.
GETTING THERE
Japan is easier to travel than most imagine, and Nozawa is a simple journey from Tokyo. On a separate page we've gathered how to reach the village, a few notes on travelling in Japan, and a short suggested itinerary for Tokyo, for anyone who'd like to add a day or two at either end. We're glad to help you plan the trip around the retreat.
