MixcationCooking + Meditation Mixcation
The best of both worlds â retreats that combine cooking and meditation into one unforgettable trip. Perfect for couples and friends who refuse to choose.
Top Cooking + Meditation Mixcations
Mountaintop Yoga & Meditation Hike in Asheville
Unwind and rejuvenate with Asheville Wellness Tours! Enjoy a 2 mile round trip hike to a mountaintop with stunning views plus an hour of yoga for all levels at the summit. Weâll bring the mats. You bring your spirit of adventure! PRIVATE OPTION: Want a private yoga hike? Contact us to schedule your hike any day of the week. NEW! Sunset yoga hikes now available daily for private groups of 4+. Contact us for details. WANT MORE? Add a massage at your vacation rental, farm-to-table cooking class, group tarot reading, or one of dozens of other uniquely Asheville experiences to your day for a full, balanced adventure. Visit our website for details and options.
Secret Cooking Session with the bheel Tribe
Our activity includes temple visit, interacting with tribal people, eating tribal people's local food, Satsang (regional music), meditation, experiencing local tribal people's life, spending time in nature, visiting fields and learning traditional farming techniques and unleashing the best within you by having deep conversations.
Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. What does Zen truly mean? On this tour, a local guide introduces you to the essence of Zen before meditation begins. Start by visiting a serene Zen garden, where youâll learn how Zen principles are expressed through garden design and how to appreciate them in a calm, mindful way. Next, visit Tofukuji Temple, one of Kyotoâs five great Zen temples with a history dating back to the 13th century. After exploring the grounds, continue to a smaller temple within Tofukuji dedicated to zazen practice, where you will take part in an authentic Zen meditation experience.
Anuradhapura: Traditional Milk Rice Cooking Class
Our cooking experience blends the rich flavors of Sri Lanka with the charm of village life. Youâll cook in a traditional clay kitchen under a coconut-leaf roof, using age-old tools like the miris gala (stone grinder), hiramanaya (coconut scraper), and wood-fired stove. Every dish is infused with the smoky aroma of firewood and the freshness of hand-prepared ingredients. From creamy kiribath paired with spicy lunu miris, to festive sweets like kokis and konda keum, each bite carries the taste of tradition, celebration, and home. More than a meal, itâs an edible journey into Sri Lankaâs cultural soul.
Korean Serenity Incense Tea and Meditation Experience
Although this program is brief, it allows you to experience the scents, tea, and meditation culture imbued with the beauty of Korea. In a pure and minimalist space, feel the culture. At the same time, you can also enjoy the majestic and magnificent sea and mountain views of Haeundae.
Biryani - Cooking Class in Fort Kochi
nobody teaches their secret of making biryani there a special secret blend of spices adds the taste. when you book my class i will share this hidden secret
Takayama Rice ball Making and meditation at Takayama Zenkoji.
Experience traditional Japanese meditation and onigiri-making at Zenkouji Temple in Hida Takayama, a serene experience that nourishes both mind and body. The chief priest, Kaiji, will guide you through a meditation session tailored for beginners, complete with detailed explanations and breathing techniques to help you find inner peace and mental clarity. Following the meditation, engage in a hands-on culinary workshop in the temple kitchen, where you will learn to make onigiri (rice balls) and miso soup using local ingredients. Enjoying onigiri after meditation offers a uniquely calming experience, connecting you deeply with local culinary traditions and fulfilling your body with wholesome food.
Street Food Tasting bar + one hour Thai Cooking
Learn to cook traditional Thai dishes from the local expert chef, Use the fresh ingredient from vegetables farm around the class Local fresh market tour to sightseeing the reality of local lifestyle
Korean Tea Ceremony with Meditation in Gyeongju
Hosted in English (and some Korean!) by a local tea guide Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or mindful explorers All materials and refreshments included
Authentic Vietnamese Home Cooking Class with Lua
You host Lua likes to keep her menu very simple, so that it doesn't require any special tools to cook, ensuring that you can easily re-create the dishes you learn to make during this class in your own kitchen back home. You will help Lua prepare 2-3 traditional Vietnamese dishes from scratch. She will first advise you on how best to prepare the dish and then guide you step by step through the entire cooking process. She will also share all her secret cooking tips to ensure you to get the best results! After your class, you will sit down together to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. Dishes you may try are (you can choose any three) BĂșn bĂČ Nam Bá» (Southern Vietnamese beef noodle salad), BĂĄnh xĂšo (Pancake with chicken/pork/prawn), Phá» gĂ (Chicken noodle soup), CháșŁ giĂČ (Fried spring rolls with chicken/pork), BĂșn cĂĄ (Fish noodles soup), BĂĄnh cuá»n (Rice crepe rolls), Gá»i (Mango/papaya/pomelo/cabbage salad). Please note the whole group needs to choose the same three dishes.
Kyoto Tea Ceremony Meditation Make Your Matcha with a Tea Master
Step into a 100-year-old traditional townhouse, where the scent of tatami and a calm atmosphere invite you to slow down. Guided by a host trained in the Omotesenke traditionâone of Japanâs most respected tea ceremony schoolsâyouâll learn the graceful and mindful art of preparing matcha. With gentle and entertaining guidance, youâll make your own bowl of matcha, discovering the techniques and etiquette that transform tea-making into a peaceful ritual. Enjoy your matcha with a traditional sweet and take time to savor the moment. Our English-speaking tea masters welcome questions and conversation, helping you connect more deeply with Japanese culture. Using authentic, handcrafted utensils by skilled artisans, we share an experience rooted in traditionâone to remember and take home in spirit.
One-Day Yoga, Hiking, and Meditation Retreat in Nepal
Escape for a day and experience all that our retreat offers in a condensed format. We offer the best personalized yoga for all skill levels and relaxing sound healing meditation sessions. Along with the wellness activities, youâll go on a guided 3-hour hike through lush forests, visit local temples, take a village walk, and see a waterfall.