The aim of the program
Regardless of human intention, the workings of all functions of the body --- such as respiration, body temperature, digestion, and pulse --- are controlled by autonomic nerves. Modern-day people, who are pressed for time all day and stressed by various things, tend to have an unstable mind, and their breathing is quick and shallow. And, because of that, the body and mind become tense, and various adverse effects appear.
Slow and deep breathing stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which improves blood flow up to the periphery, relaxes muscles, and with it relaxes the body. It is said that only breathing can control these autonomic nerves with certainty. Focusing on breathing that can be controlled by one's own intention, Hoshino Resorts developed this program to help resolve the issues faced by modern-day people, who are pressured by daily busyness, and to provide an effective transition between the everyday and the extraordinary.
1. Adjusting the breathing, balancing the body and the mind ~ Body condition check & training and deep-breathing exercises ~
In daily life, deviations and distortions may occur in the body and breathing tends to become shallow. An exclusive Conditioning Coach (*) checks the guest's joint excursion and flexibility, and muscle balance to understand the condition of their body and breathing. In addition, personal training is conducted to adjust the balance of the whole body based on the condition of each guest.
When one becomes aware of how to use the body to breathe and becomes able to breathe deeply, the trunk stabilizes and the balance of the body is adjusted, so the result is a beautiful posture.
*A Conditioning Coach is a trainer belonging to R-body project. A Conditioning Coach will provide program guidance developed on the basis of medical science.
The next morning after the guest gains an understanding of how to breathe with their body, they will stretch according to the rhythm of deep breathing. In a space scented by a refreshing citrus fragrance, the guest will gain awareness of their body up to its every corner while imaging how they change the air inside their body. By gazing at oneself and breathing slowly, the body and mind will be relaxed.
When one becomes aware of how to use the body to breathe and becomes able to breathe deeply, the trunk stabilizes and the balance of the body is adjusted, so the result is a beautiful posture.
*A Conditioning Coach is a trainer belonging to R-body project. A Conditioning Coach will provide program guidance developed on the basis of medical science.
The next morning after the guest gains an understanding of how to breathe with their body, they will stretch according to the rhythm of deep breathing. In a space scented by a refreshing citrus fragrance, the guest will gain awareness of their body up to its every corner while imaging how they change the air inside their body. By gazing at oneself and breathing slowly, the body and mind will be relaxed.
2. Adjusting the senses through fragrances ~ A fragrance blending experience ~
Guests will learn about the characteristics of plants which serve as the ingredients of fragrances and how fragrances relate to life. They will then choose their favorite fragrance from 12 kinds of oils, including essential oils refined from Japanese plants, and create an original oil blend, the
only of its kind in the world.
The guest will seek out the fragrance they want while sharpening their sense of smell with a balanced body and mind. During blending, they can clear their mind of unnecessary thoughts by focusing on the fragrance.
By taking the oil blend with them, incorporating their favorite fragrance in their daily life, and breathing deeply, they will be able to calm their mind.
3. Relieving tension ~ Spa treatments, onsen, sleep ~
The guest's body and mind will be balanced with two spa treatments tailored to the time of the day. On the first night, a foot treatment relieves fatigue from the soles to the knees and warms up the body. After that, their skin is moisturized with a facial treatment and a collagen mask.
The guest's body and mind will be balanced with two spa treatments tailored to the time of the day. On the first night, a foot treatment relieves fatigue from the soles to the knees and warms up the body. After that, their skin is moisturized with a facial treatment and a collagen mask.
Early in the afternoon on the next day, the guest will relax further with a treatment using herb balls made from kneaded and steamed seasonal Japanese plants. By gently warming the body with herb balls and relieving the tension in their body up to every corner with an oil treatment, the guest will obtain a body and mind with which they will breathe more easily.
Hoshino Resorts has set up a time slot during which the entire onsen on the top floor is reserved, and the guest will be shown a recommended bathing method which will warm them up to the tips of their body. The guest can gaze at the sky over the open-air bath, let their body float in hot water, and warm up from their core while breathing slowly.
The guest rooms are an environment suited to sleep. The rooms have a slight fragrance reminiscent of a quiet forest during the night, and the room temperature, humidity, and brightness are adjusted. By taking deep breaths slowly before going to bed, the guest will be able to go to sleep with a calm body and mind.
4. Tasting seasonal ingredients through their aroma
A special lunch of small dishes, created using ingredients with a focus on over 30 kinds of seasonal vegetables, and bean soup is prepared. The guest will focus their awareness on the taste, aroma, color, and texture of the ingredients with a balanced body and mind. This is a culinary experience which the guest can enjoy with a sharpened five senses by tasting one dish at a time.
4. Tasting seasonal ingredients through their aroma
A special lunch of small dishes, created using ingredients with a focus on over 30 kinds of seasonal vegetables, and bean soup is prepared. The guest will focus their awareness on the taste, aroma, color, and texture of the ingredients with a balanced body and mind. This is a culinary experience which the guest can enjoy with a sharpened five senses by tasting one dish at a time.
The dinner "Nippon Cuisine" is a full course combining seasonal ingredients brought forth from Japan's rich nature and French techniques. With an aroma produced by mixing different ingredients, focusing on marine ingredients, the guest will be able to feel a new flavor of Japanese
ingredients.
ingredients.
An example of a stay schedule
■1st day
15:00 Check-in
16:00 Program explanation, consultation
16:30 Body condition check and training
19:00 Dinner (Room service)
21:00 A spa treatment before sleep
■2nd day
07:00 Wake up
08:00 Deep-breathing stretches
09:20 Breakfast (a seasonal smoothie)
10:00 Fragrance blending experience
12:00 Lunch
14:15 Reserved onsen
15:00 Spa treatment
18:00 Dinner (Nippon cuisine)
22:00 Deep breathing before sleep
■3rd day
09:00 Breakfast
11:00 Post-treatment consultation
12:00 Check-out
”Deep-breathing regimen” at a glance
■Starting date: June 1st, 2019
■Nightly price: 147,000 yen per person (tax and a 10% service fee
excluded) *accommodation excluded
■Capacity: 2 persons per group per day (Minimum 1 person)
■Included: Spa treatments (2 times), body condition check and training (1 time), deep-breathing stretches (1 time), fragrance blending experience (1 time), dinner (2 times), breakfast, smoothie, lunch (1 time each), clothing rental
Reservation: make a reservation from the website 14 days prior to arrival
Applicants: limited to hotel guests only
*The program contents may be partially changed depending on the season.
*The contents of the dishes may be partially changed depending on the state of the supplies.
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