MixcationCooking + Meditation Mixcation
The best of both worlds — retreats that combine cooking and meditation into one unforgettable trip. Perfect for couples and friends who refuse to choose.
Top Cooking + Meditation Mixcations
Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk
Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, with over 400 years of history. With English support, you can have an authentic Zen experience in Japan. This private experience includes a tea ceremony and a lecture on Zazen by a monk. You'll also have the opportunity to engage in free talk with the monk and capture memorable photographs within the temple.
Moroccan cooking class with maket in the Medina of Marrakech
We are a riad, the old moroccan familiar home in the medina. Walking inside a riad it's like a flashback in the moroccan tradition. Thanks to our cooking experience our guests will go the traditional Mellah cover market where we will buy all the ingredients for our cooking lesson and like in a traditional moroccan family we will cook together with our chef Aicha and they will discover the secrets of moroccan kitchen and culture. On request e have gluten free and vegan options After maximum 1 week our chef they will receive all the recipes by mail
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Kyoto. While Zen is globally renowned and recognised, there are few places in Japan where you can have the best Zen experience with English tour guide support. This temple is not open to the general public, and you can enjoy hidden atmosphere of the temple and authentic zen experience, Enjoy a private Zen experience, fostering a connection with the monk. Meet at the temple, where you'll learn briefly about Japanese culture and Zen. Following that, a monk will personally lecture on the principles and techniques of Zazen (seated meditation), and you'll have the opportunity to practice. Unify your mind, confront yourself, and detach from ego and worldly concerns. After zen experience, you will get the opportunity to enjoy watching beautiful traditional garden, which will make you forget hustle and bustle of the daily life. Capture photographs with the monk and within the temple, creating lasting memories for a lifetime.
Balinese Cooking Class with Herbal Medicine Secrets in Ubud
This is more than a cooking class, it is a complete Balinese cultural experience. Guests begin the journey with a visit to a traditional morning market, where they learn about local spices, herbs, and daily market life. Back at the authentic Balinese family compound, guests are introduced to the unique structure and philosophy of a traditional Balinese house, gaining insight into how Balinese families live and the cultural meaning behind each area of the compound. The experience continues with a traditional welcome snack and drink, followed by a hands-on cooking class where participants prepare authentic Balinese dishes using fresh local ingredients. Guests also discover the traditional use of Balinese herbs and spices through an introduction to Balinese herbal medicine. By combining culinary learning, cultural storytelling, traditional architecture, and local family hospitality, this experience offers a deeper and more authentic connection to Bali than a typical cooking class.
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 you’ll 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 Kyoto’s 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.
Award-Winning Cooking Class Experience with Professional Teacher
Discover the art of preparing delectable Khmer dishes like Amok, Chicken Curry and Beef Loc Lac during a ~three-hour cooking class at Paper Tiger Eatery, renowned for its authentic Khmer cuisine. As the first cooking school in Siem Reap catering to international travelers since 1999, Paper Tiger offers a unique culinary adventure. You'll begin with a visit to a historic market where you'll learn about the fresh produce and meats used in the class. Upon returning to the eatery, a friendly and skilled chef will guide you through the preparation and cooking process of your chosen Khmer dish. Share the delicious meal you've created with fellow students, discussing which recipes to try at home next. To support your future cooking endeavors, you'll receive a digital recipe book after departing the eatery.
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.
Ubud Cooking Class Bali with Balinese Chef
Ubud Cooking Class Bali that we offer are completely hands-on and conducted in English with Balinese Chef, students will be provided their own cooking station and utensils to prepare and cook all of the dishes by themselves. Let the students taste what they had prepared for lunch or dinner. There are option for Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian (peanut free as well). --VEGETARIAN-- Sauce Kacang (Peanut sauce) Bumbu Bali (Balinese spice paste) Kare Sayur (Vegetable Curry) Tempe, tofu and vegetable Sate (Vegetable Sate with peanut sauce) Pepes Mushroom (Grill Mushroom in banana Leaf) Mie Goreng (Fried Noodle) Dessert KOLAK PISANG (Braised banana saba in palm sugar gravy) --NON VEGETARIAN-- Sauce Kacang (Peanut sauce) Bumbu Bali (Balinese spice paste) Ayam Bumbu Bali ( Balinese Fried Chicken) Sate Ayam Sauce Kacang (Chicken Sate with peanut sauce) Pepes Ikan (Grilled Fish in Banana Leaf) Mie Goreng (Fried Noodle) Dessert KOLAK PISANG (Braised banana saba in palm sugar gravy)
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. We’ll 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.
Anuradhapura: Traditional Milk Rice Cooking Class
Our cooking experience blends the rich flavors of Sri Lanka with the charm of village life. You’ll 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, it’s an edible journey into Sri Lanka’s cultural soul.
Zen Meditation for Life in Kyoto
Kyoto has been the principal home of Zen since its introduction to Japan from China at the beginning of the 13th century. Kyoto is therefore rightly famous for its Zen-influenced gardens, etc. However, the heart of Zen is the practice of meditation, for meditation is the very meaning of the word “Zen.” Given this, it is ironic there are few opportunities for short-term visitors to Kyoto to have more than a brief introduction to Zen meditation while visiting Zen temples. Thus, this workshop is unique in providing an extended, in-depth introduction to both the theory and practice of meditation (zazen) under the guidance of American-born, Sōtō Zen Buddhist priest and scholar Rev. Dr. Brian Victoria. Rev. Victoria will introduce you to both the theory and practice of Zen meditation, employing traditional meditation cushions (or chairs if needed) in a private meditation hall. By workshop completion, participants will become confident in their ability to continue meditating on their own.
Half day cooking class in Thamel kathmandu
We have three shifts in a day. The morning shift starts from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm The afternoon shift starts from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. The evening Shift starts from 4:30 pm to 8 pm At Nepal Cooking School, we value the love for learning equally as the love for cooking. Therefore, we do not just teach you to cook but appreciate the whole process of picking the right ingredients to create a fantastic meal. Our courses are excellent for first-timers, with the friendly environment and hands-on activities during the workshop which are easy to follow. Along the way, you’ll get an insight into the daily hustle of the Nepalese lifestyle and even make some new friends.