If you’ve enjoyed our eye contact and mindfulness events, I’m excited to invite you to a half day of practices to connect at a deeper level on Sep 23rd (autumn equinox/national holiday)!
This is a chance to slow down, let go of fixing, practice being rather than doing, discover more about yourself, and connect with others in a more honest and meaningful way.
We’ll move through a variety of experiential practices, with some short explanations along the way. I’ll also provide a handout so you can take the ideas and practices into your relationships, friendships, work, and daily life.
No prior experience is required — just a willingness to be present, try something a little outside your comfort zone, and share honestly.
📍 Details:
• Location: Location: [Nerima Life Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KUiNFAYA4z17waCh6) — large tatami room, second floor
• Time: 1:00–6:30 PM (please arrive at 1230pm for check in)
• Cost: ¥5,000 (cash or paypay on the day of)
• Max: 30 people
👁️ What we’ll do
• Eye contact
• Gratitude practice
• Compassion Chair exercise
• Mirroring practices
• Authentic conversation
• Mindfulness meditation
• And more
🫶 Agreements
Please read the [group agreements](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NOySE1FSar_pQzIgIO_Igq9Td4xFGex-T_eAxLi0W3c/edit?usp=sharing) beforehand. These help us create a space where everyone can participate at their own pace and feel respected.
🎒 What to bring
• A snack
• Water bottle
• Comfortable clothes
• Journal and pen, if you’d like to take notes
🌱 About your guide
Misha Yurchenko is a Tokyo-based certified, trauma-informed meditation teacher with 10+ years of experience. He has spent time on retreat around the world and practiced a range of techniques, including a 2-year training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
After experiencing extreme burnout from his venture-funded startup, he founded [Tokyo Mindfulness](https://tokyomindfulness.com/) to help people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and work with the
deeper patterns beneath stress, striving, and self-judgment.
His approach is practical and integrated, combining meditation, breathwork, nervous system awareness, and inner healing work.. He is the author of [Beyond Calm](https://www.beyondcalm.life/) and lives in Nerima with his family.
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