DBZ: Ohashi Touch, Zen Touch

Ohashi and instructors will teach the essence of the OHASHIMethod — offering effective techniques that achieve the joy of giving and receiving. Lessons will include the principles of tonus, cross-patterning for fluidity of movement, the correspondence between mother and messenger hand, and the importance of hara. Comparisons and parallels to Pilates and Yoga will also be explored. There will be class each morning with Ohashi and a Certified Ohashiatsu® Instructor, and supervised practice sessions in the afternoon.

Each morning there will be Zen meditation, followed by breakfast and then class. Students are expected to participate in the daily Zen Buddhist practices of meditation and silent meals.

Additional Zen Buddhist studies can be had upon request. In their free time, participants may hike the grounds, swim and boat in the lake, or simply rest.

The course is open to students at all levels. The course runs from Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is strongly recommended to arrive during daylight hours on Friday, September 4th, the day before class begins. If you are coming from overseas, we advise you to arrive one day earlier on Thursday, September 3rd – Ohashi Room Rates 2026

Ohashi and Kazu will arrive on Wednesday, September 2nd. All students are encouraged to arrive early and join them at Dai Bosatsu Zendo.

ATTENTION: The cost for this course is in addition to the Room & Board fee. To register and pay for the course please visit OHASHIMethod.

Room reservations include Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday night (check in September 4th, check out September 7th.) You may also reserve additional nights. Room and Board fee includes 3 meals a day. Complete room information is available here: Ohashi Room Rates 2026

To book a standard monastery room, purchase a ticket below. To book a renovated room in the Beecher House, or for any questions, please email juyo@zenstudies.org. ZSS Health Protocols apply.

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Tutorials & Sessions: During Ohashi’s visit, he will conduct a special 4-person tutorial for dedicated students and practitioners. This is a one-on-one learning opportunity to “work with” and “work on” Ohashi. Individual sessions will be available from Ohashi and Certified Ohashiatsu® Instructors. There is an additional cost for Tutorials and Sessions. Please check OHASHI-Method.biz for the complete schedule and to reserve your place for Ohash’s Tutorials
and Sessions.

There is an additional cost for Tutorials and Sessions. Please visit OHASHI-Method.biz  for the complete schedule and to reserve your place for Ohashi’s Tutorials and Sessions.