Nourish Your Gut, Mind & Soul in Okinawa
Step away from the busy world and into the healing rhythms of village life with our 3-hour mini-retreat in the heart of Ōgimi.
Your Mindful 3-Hour Retreat: What’s Inside
Cooking Experience
Discover unique seasonal dishes crafted with local, fermented, and medicinal ingredients. I personally select and design each recipe to highlight the best flavors of the season. We’ll cook together and enjoy these nourishing meals as a group.
Guided Meditation
New to meditation? No worries! I’ll lead you through two gentle, beginner-friendly sessions: a welcome present-moment meditation and a mindful eating practice. Plus, you’ll get practical tips to easily keep these habits going at home.
Gut Health Education
This isn’t your typical retreat! Enjoy a lively, easy-to-understand lecture packed with practical gut health tips and monthly seasonal ingredient highlights inspired by traditional Japanese medicinal wisdom.
Who’s Hosting This Mini-Retreat in Okinawa?
Hi, I’m Haruka! I’ve coached 30+ expats in Japan, hosted cooking experiences for over 100 clients on the island, and developed a consistent daily meditation practice.
I wanted to create something that brings it all together—a space to relax, connect, and take home simple, practical tips for better gut health.
A Glimpse Into the Transformation This Retreat Offers
You’ll leave feeling grounded and more connected to the food you eat.
You'll take home practical tips to support your gut health and gently weave meditation into your daily routine.
July & August Seasonal Menu Highlights
Shio-Koji Ginger & Garlic Tsukune with Okinawan Dragon Fruit Sauce
Juicy ground chicken meatballs seasoned with homemade Shio-Koji (fermented salty rice seasoning) for tender, umami-rich flavor. Mixed with fresh ginger and garlic, pan-grilled crispy outside, tender inside, and served with vibrant Okinawan dragon fruit sauce.
Pineapple Summer Salad
Enjoy a refreshing summer salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a bright dressing made from fresh Okinawan pineapple, rice oil, Okinawan citrus juice, Shio-Koji, and cumin.
Mango Bubble Delight
Mango is in season! I’ll also show you how to pick ripe mangoes and slice them perfectly to make a special dessert with white tapioca pearls and coconut milk.
Learn More About This Mindful Eating & Cooking Retreat in Ōgimi
Where Is This Mini-Retreat Hosted?
472 Takazato, Ogimi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-1301
What Should I Bring to This Retreat?
Please bring slippers, water, and a notepad—apron is optional.
What Time Does this Retreat Start?
I kindly ask everyone to arrive by 10:40 AM at the latest, as we’ll begin shortly after and aim to finish around 2:00 PM.
FAQs — Everything You Want to Know
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Kindly check the ingredient list below to make sure none of the items cause any allergies or intolerances for you.
📝 Ingredient List:
Chicken breast
Onion
Garlic & ginger
Cumin powder
Pineapple
Cucumber
Balsamic vinegar
Rice oil
Rice
Mint
Greek yogurt
Sesame oil
Potato starch
Rice vinegar
Mango
Coconut milk
White tapioca pearls
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Please note: This retreat is not suitable for individuals with rice or soybean allergies. It is also not vegetarian, as the meatball contains chicken.
I can often accommodate participants with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, and may be able to adjust for other allergies depending on the ingredients used in that class. However, each retreat’s menu is different, so please read the retreat ingredient list carefully before signing up.
Important: We use a shared kitchen space. While I do my best to keep ingredients separate and provide individual utensils, participants with allergies must attend at their own risk. Okinawa Healing Kitchen cannot be held responsible for any allergic reactions.
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Choose your date:
Select a date from the calendar below and indicate how many people will be attending.Wait for confirmation:
Once I secure the kitchen for your requested date, you’ll receive a confirmation email from okinawahealingkitchen@gmail.com.Complete your payment:
That email will include a payment link. Please complete your payment within 48 hours to secure your spot. (Don’t forget to check your spam folder!)Final details:
After your payment is confirmed, I’ll send parking information and the digital recipe packet 3 days before the class.
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🎁 Pricing:
• Solo — $230 (Early Bird: $220)
• Group of 2 — $175/person (Early Bird: $170)
• Group of 3 — $150/person (Early Bird: $140)
• Group of 4 — $140/person (Early Bird: $130)
• Group of 5 — $130/person (Early Bird: $120)📅 Early Bird:
Book 14+ days before the class to enjoy the discounted rate!⏰ Booking Cutoff:
Final bookings close 7 days before the class to allow time for venue booking and fresh ingredient prep. -
We understand that unexpected situations can happen.
Cancel 14+ days in advance: 96% refund (4% processing fee).
Cancel 7–13 days in advance: 50% refund.
Cancel within 6 days or no-show: non-refundable.
⏰ Arriving more than 15 minutes late may result in cancellation.
Rescheduling:
You may reschedule once per booking by emailing us at least 7 days in advance. The new date must be within 3 months of your original booking.Please take a look at my Terms and Condition page for more information.
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Children over the age of 10 may attend if they are able to sit through a short meditation and lecture quietly.
