よろしくお願いします ~ Nice to meet you

Shizen is the collection of Shizen Cafe, Shizen Yoga studio and Shizen Retreats

Founded and led by Rowie Geraerts with the

grace, love and local support

of Nozawa onsen village.

いつもありがとうございます

Shizen Yoga studio, est 2020

EVERYTHING IS YOGA

Located on level 2 of Shimataya View Hotel, Nozawa onsen.
Find our studio tucked in a peaceful corner of the village, overlooking the mountains here.

Wake up and flow in the sun drenched space in the morning overlooking the sunrise, or wind down in the evening with the sun setting behind the studio when you walk in.

Our large and spacious studio with a traditional tatami floor and a wall of windows overlooking the mountain is the perfect place to find peace in amongst the chaos of the winter season.

With warm herbal tea, a heated rug and a friendly community to greet you on arrival,

you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a secret spot of Nozawaonsen.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR YOGA CLASSES

Shizen Cafe, est 2023

After a few pop-ups around town and at local summer markets, Shizen Cafe opened it’s permanent home on the main street of Nozawa here in January 2023.

A space for like-minded locals, lovers and travelers to slow down, connect and be nourished.

Inspired by Melbourne and Bali’s vibrant cafe scenes, local japanese ingredients and the yogi lifestyle, Shizen offers a varied menu to satisfy and nourish all.

Whether you’re preparing for or winding down from a big day on the slopes, or you’re here more for the onsens and self love, Shizen offers an exciting and varied menu with a Japanese twist.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAFE HERE

Customers smiling and drinking coffee togther in the window seats at the Shizen Vegan Cafe

iced vegan chai latte at the shizen vegan cafe in nozawa onsen, Japan

Shizen Retreats Est 2021:

steam rising from hot spring natural onsen in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano

Led by Shizen founder Rowie Geraerts @spiritualpretzel Join us in Nozawa onsen for an immersive 3-5 day retreat or join Shizen upcoming 200hr Yoga TTC.

Shizen Retreats focus on sharing the beauty of Nozawa onsen and boosting the local economy during the quieter ‘Green Season’ (spring, summer and autumn months- March-Nov).

Experience a whole new side of Nozawa and perhaps yourself, escaping to the fresh air and lush green views of the mountain and soothing waters of the hotsprings and a slower life.

SEE THE UPCOMING RETREAT SCHEDULE

ROWIE

GERAERTS

SHIZEN DREAMER/FOUNDER

@SpiritualPretzel

Rowie is the dreamer, owner and woman behind Shizen Collective

Originally trained in India, Rowie is 500 E-RYT and has completed over a 1000 hours in certified trainings, studying with some of the most esteemed teachers across the world.

Prior to life as a full-time yogi, Rowie worked in cafes and restaurants through high school and university and has eaten her way around the world from Asia to North, South and Central America, Europe to India, Canada to the UK.

Obsessed with the feel of what it means to be hospitable, Rowie has created spaces at Shizen that will welcome and nourish your soul from the inside out.

Rowie Geraerts was born and raised in Melbourne Australia before moving to Nozawa Onsen in 2019. Rowie came for a ski holiday and never left - such is the magic of Nozawa.

She has been working in the yoga industry since she first began teaching yoga classes in 2011 and practicing since she was 16 years old thanks to her dad for introducing her to yoga. Prior to life in Japan she made a career out of yoga, teaching and travelling around the world to share the practice through classes, workshops, retreats and Yoga teacher training courses.