Kokoro- Japanese Wellness Wisdom Workshop

Two unhurried hours to slow down, reconnect, and take home simple Japanese practices for calm, nourishment, and a long, well-lived life. Kokoro: Japanese Wellness Wisdom for a Busy Life An afternoon to slow down, reconnect, and take home simple Japanese practices for calm, nourishment, and a long, well-lived life. Calm in the chaos You hold a lot. Work, family, a calendar that never quite empties. You take care of everything, and somewhere along the way, your own care slipped to the bottom of the list. In Japan, wellness isn't a 30-day reset. It's woven into everyday life: how you eat, how you rest, how you gather with others, and how you find meaning in ordinary days. It's part of why Japan has some of the longest-lived people in the world. Kokoro (心) means heart, mind, and spirit as one. This workshop is an invitation to tend to yours. This afternoon is for you if: • You're curious about Japan and its approach to health and longevity • You're busy and want wellness practices that actually fit your life • You're craving quiet, real conversation with people who care about wellbeing of themselves and others • You want to feel grounded, not just get through the week What we'll explore Timeless Japanese practices, translated for real, busy lives. • Hara hachi bu — Eat until you're 80% full. A simple Okinawan habit linked to longevity, and a gentle doorway into mindful eating. • Shinrin-yoku — Forest bathing. Why time among trees calms the nervous system, and how to find it in Portland. • Onsen — The ritual of rest. What Japan's hot-spring culture teaches about making restoration a habit, not a reward. • Ikigai — Your reason for being. Not the Venn diagram you've seen online, but the simpler, everyday way it's lived in Japan. • Holistic nutrition & mindful eating — Building trust in your body and nourishing yourself with ease. What you'll gain • Connection & community — An intimate circle who share curiosity and living busy lives • Wellness wisdom you'll actually use — Small, practical rituals designed for busy weeks • A sense of calm and balance — A steadier way to move through work, family, and everything in between How the afternoon unfolds • Settle in — Arrive, breathe, and let the week fall away • Introduction — Get to know one another and what brought you here • Japanese wellness wisdom — Miho guides you through the practices and philosophy • Reflect & apply — Choose the one or two rituals that fit your life • Closing — Leave with a clear intention and a calmer heart Your guide Miho is a registered dietitian and the founder of House Nine Wellness & Tea in inner SE Portland. She blends evidence-based nutrition with Japanese wellness wisdom to help busy professionals find calm, nourishment, and balance that lasts. FAQ Do I need any experience with meditation or Japanese culture? Not at all. Just bring curiosity. Everything is explained simply and practically. Who is this workshop for? People who are busy, curious about Japanese wellness and longevity, and ready for a calmer pace. Is this only for women? No, anyone who is needing the quiet and calm space to care for others. What should I bring? Comfortable clothes, a journal if you like, and an open heart. How big is the group? Intentionally small, so there's room for real connection and conversation. Give yourself one afternoon to pause. Spots are limited to keep the circle small. Reserve yours and step into calm with us on November 7.