Our concept
A place to breathe out
The Japanese word Yasuragi translates to the feeling of the deep, pleasant exhale you make when you truly let go and relax. Such as when you slowly sink into a hot spring after washing yourself the Japanese way. You breathe out!
Principle of Simplicity
It should be easy to be a guest at Yasuragi. When you check in, you will receive a yukata, a Japanese cotton robe, and slippers. You wear these in the Japanese bath and for the rest of your stay if you wish. If you prefer to wear your own clothes while eating, that is perfectly fine.
We also provide bathing clothes for you to wear in the Japanese bath. The idea of everyone wearing the same yukata and bathing clothes is to make it easy for you to visit us and to create a calm environment free from too many distractions. You can keep the bathing clothes after your visit, while the yukata and slippers are on loan.
“Sitting silently doing nothing spring comes and the grass grows by itself”
– Matsuo Bassho
Old traditions and new research
All that Yasuragi offers in terms of simple aesthetics, warm and cold baths, saunas, meditation, and other beneficial activities aims to calm the nervous system. Not to forget the proximity to nature. Things that people have used for millennia to relax and where the Japanese have mastered rituals around. By using an external form for how we do things, we can begin to relax internally and connect more with ourselves and our inner power.
Simplified, one can say that the sympathetic nervous system is activated when the body needs more power, while the parasympathetic is most active when we rest.
When the brain perceives that we need to be alert, for example at work, when we exercise, or in social situations, the sympathetic system is activated and releases stress hormones such as cortisol, norepinephrine, and adrenaline.
When our brain perceives that it can allow the body to transition from the alert state back to rest mode, the parasympathetic system is instead activated, regulating energy-saving functions and promoting regeneration.
It is when the parasympathetic system is activated that the body can recover. And that is what happens when you give yourself the opportunity to relax with the help of everything we offer.
Onsen etiquette
The Japanese bath is a place for recovery, therefore there are certain guidelines that are partly derived from Japanese bath culture and are in place to ensure that all our guests feel comfortable and have an experience that soothes both body and mind. In order for the nervous system to have a chance to come into balance, it is necessary to sometimes disconnect from the digital world and be present with what is here and now.
The Yasuragi Effect for Businesses
Yasuragi - a world to evolve in
Yasuragi can offer you and your colleagues a meeting concept that has an impact in both the short and long term. We have a holistic approach. We create meetings for the whole person. We humans have many roles in life, not just employees. Above all, we are human beings who are influenced by various circumstances. In our environment at Yasuragi, you have the opportunity to reduce stress levels to connect with your best ideas and good teamwork skills. With new insights come new good habits and new energy. It is an investment in both the company and the individual employee. We call it the Yasuragi effect!
Presence, balance, and new perspectives
Let us help you make the most of Yasuragi and what we offer within the framework of our concept. This can be everything from choosing the right break activity, to getting advice on what can strengthen the group's energy for the meeting to achieve the desired outcome. We also want each individual employee to take home tips on how to live more sustainably in order to have long-lasting stamina.
All parts aim for you as a meeting guest to open your senses, become more creative, gain new insights, and new energy. Make the most of your employees' full potential by finding the perfect balance between work and recreation. Stressed individuals tend to make short-term decisions more often. Therefore, it's a good idea to allow the body and mind to relax before the meeting. That's when we are better able to listen to others, show empathy, and as a bonus, become more efficient.
"Problems cannot be solved with the same mindset that created them"
– Albert Einstein
Bathe before the meeting and meditate during the break
When was the last time you sat in a hot spring before an important meeting? It may sound a bit odd, but the fact is that when we relax and let the stress hormones take a break, we not only become happier but also more creative and attentive.
With us, you have the opportunity to enhance your meeting not only with hot baths, but also activities like qi gong, yoga, and various forms of meditation. Brain research shows that the Hippocampus, Amygdala, and left frontal lobe grow during meditation. This improves working memory, which is important for our learning, attention, creativity, and our "calm-and-quiet center."
Yasuragi has been at the forefront in this regard and has seen the positive effects of meditation and other forms of relaxation and mindfulness training on what seems to be a regular meeting since its inception 25 years ago. Something that is becoming increasingly common among companies at the forefront of innovation and employee satisfaction. You should try it too. It's no coincidence that both Google and Apple allow their employees to meditate during working hours.
Choose your bath time & quiet zones
If you choose to stay overnight with us, we kindly ask you to choose a bathing time in the afternoon/evening on the day of your arrival. If you wish to check in at 3:00 PM and check out at 11:00 AM, you can choose a bathing time from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
If you prefer to check in at 4:00 PM and stay until 12:00 PM, your bathing time is from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Free Bathing Time
During late evening from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and on the day of departure from 8:00 AM until your check-out, no booking of bathing time is required. For day packages and if you have booked accommodation in one of our Ryokan, you have access to the baths throughout your stay.
Silent Areas
Welcome to enjoy a little extra of the silent zones in the Japanese bath. Here is a time to breathe deeply and just be with yourself for a moment.
- The Cave Bath
- Sleeping Sauna
- Carbonated Bath
- Silent Lounge with rocking chairs - a room furnished with sound-insulating materials to truly create a quiet environment.
The outdoor hot springs have silent half-hour periods where all you hear is the water, the sounds of nature, and your breath.
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