Immerse Yourself in Nature with LAVA's Yoga Retreat in Hakone

Experience Nature with LAVA's Yoga Retreat in Hakone

From March 14 to 29, LAVA International, a leader in the hot yoga industry with over 700 studios across Japan, is collaborating with Odakyu Electric Railway to host a special event called "HOME FOREST". This engaging event encourages attendees to explore the beauty of nature while participating in various relaxing activities like hiking and yoga. LAVA's top five instructors will lead immersive yoga retreats designed to enhance mental and physical well-being through the connection with the natural environment.

A New Wellness Experience: Nature, Yoga, and Local Culture

Following the concept of providing a new travel experience focused on wellness, the "HOME FOREST" retreat program, titled “Wellness Trip in Hakone,” will commence with an offering of various yoga sessions. Leveraging more than 4,000 retreat sessions conducted annually across the nation, LAVA will introduce five thematic yoga retreats centered around the theme of connecting our breath with nature. Participants can expect a refreshing wellness experience that incorporates the natural and cultural attractions of Hakone.

Meet the Talented Instructors

The retreat will showcase top-tier instructors recognized for their expertise and popularity, ensuring high-quality classes suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners. The five selected elite instructors will facilitate the retreats, providing a rejuvenating and extraordinary wellness experience:

- Rina Yamaguchi
- Airi Kawamoto
- Wakana Oshiro
- Yuji Matsumoto
- Mayuki Umino

You can learn more about these instructors through the special instructor website: LAVA Top Instructors.

Five Retreat Themes for Your Renewal

Set against the beautiful backdrops of Hakone Yumato, Gora, Miyanosato, and Motohakone, this series of themed retreats will focus on various wellness experiences, coming sequentially in mid-March. Ideal for a weekend reset journey, attendees can engage in these easily accessible day trips while embracing the changing seasons:

1. Yoga, Sauna, and Foot Bath for Relaxation
Enjoy a unique experience at NARAYA CAFE, a 300-year-old heritage café in Miyanosato that combines yoga, sauna, and foot baths for a day of tranquility.
- Date: March 14, 2026
- Instructor: Mayuki Umino
- Location: NARAYA CAFE, Miyanosato
- Price: ¥14,000 (tax included)

2. Tea and Yoga for Inner Peace
A retreat that encourages participants to listen to their inner voice through yoga and meditation paired with Japanese tea culture, providing a moment of self-reflection.
- Date: March 14, 2026
- Instructor: Airi Kawamoto
- Location: Hakone Yutowa, Gora
- Price: ¥13,000 (tax included)

3. Connect with Nature through Yoga
Focus on grounding practices through yoga while surrounded by the immersive beauty of Hakone’s nature, cultivating a sense of peace and joy.
- Date: March 21, 2026
- Instructor: Yuji Matsumoto
- Location: HAKONATURE BASE, Hakone Yumoto
- Price: ¥7,300 (tax included)

4. Yoga and Trekking for Adventure
Engage in a half-day retreat experiencing yoga, sampling traditional local sweets, and embarking on a guided trekking trip through Hakone’s stunning landscapes.
- Date: March 28, 2026
- Instructor: Wakana Oshiro
- Location: HAKONATURE BASE, Hakone Yumoto
- Price: ¥16,000 (tax included)

5. One or Two Days of Wellness Yoga Retreat
Indulge in the beauty of nature, gourmet food, and soothing hot springs while maximizing your yoga experience overlooking Ashi Lake and Mt. Fuji.
- Dates: March 28 - 29, 2026
- Instructor: Rina Yamaguchi
- Locations: Day 1 at Odakyu Mountain Hotel, Day 2 at Hakone Kowakien Forza.
- Prices: One Day: ¥6,900, Two Days: ¥24,800 (tax included).

For more details on pricing and to register for the retreats, visit the special event page.

About LAVA International

LAVA International is dedicated to spreading happiness through yoga and currently operates over 700 studios in Japan, having served more than 2.8 million customers to date. To further support people’s beauty and health, LAVA has also expanded into various services and brands, including machine pilates, dark-room kickboxing, dark-room trampoline workouts, and health resort facilities. Visit LAVA International's corporate site for more information.