The Slow Life Experience

The Slow Life Experience TOKYO • JAPAN Facilitated SLOW PRACTICES: Shinrin Yoku-Forest Bathing, Yoga + Somatic Movement, Mindful Creative Circles.

Inspired by nature, ritual and slow living. Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner, E-RYT 500, is a certified yoga instructor teaching Yin, Vinyasa, Meditation as well as therapeutic yoga to those living with chronic disease and disability. She is trained as a yoga therapist in the Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy tradition and holds an international certification from the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT).Michelle is a former faculty member at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis teaching philosophy, anatomy, and ethics in the 200 & 500 hour teacher training programs. She is also a somatically-trained licensed mental health counselor working in private practice in Tokyo, Japan where she uses Somatic Experiencing™, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and Mindfulness in treating clients with complex trauma.

The last of it. 🍁🍂
16/12/2025

The last of it. 🍁🍂

This event was sold out before I even officially announced it! Because who wouldn’t want to explore nature in the dark w...
14/12/2025

This event was sold out before I even officially announced it! Because who wouldn’t want to explore nature in the dark with magical lanterns on Winter Solstice? Intrigued? If there is enough interest I’m considering facilitating a second one on the January New Moon 🌑, the darkest first night of the year, where intention setting is magically aligned. Keep in mind it will be CHILLY🥶 ! But if you dress warm and are curious either comment below with INTERESTED or send me a dm. ✨

Why have I not made my own wreath each year for Winter Solstice? ✨ This will be my new ritual for preparing for the dark...
07/12/2025

Why have I not made my own wreath each year for Winter Solstice? ✨ This will be my new ritual for preparing for the darkest day each year as a symbol to returning to the light. The solstice wreath represents the return of Spring to come. 🌱

A special thank you to my friend Yuko for showing me her own handmade wreath for inspiration. And my kitchen smells amazing from this time spent partnering with nature to create beauty and meaning.

Tea ritual in the forest at today’s SLOW DAY in Okutama. Yuzu, ginger and blossoming winter savory warmed our bodies on ...
06/12/2025

Tea ritual in the forest at today’s SLOW DAY in Okutama. Yuzu, ginger and blossoming winter savory warmed our bodies on this chilly morning under the cypress trees.

TWO SPOTS LEFT! TAKE A SLOW DAY.... Step back from the urban pace and orient to the slow life! IImmerse in a half-day o...
25/11/2025

TWO SPOTS LEFT!

TAKE A SLOW DAY.... Step back from the urban pace and orient to the slow life!

IImmerse in a half-day of somatic mindful movement and slow forest walking ending with a nature tea ritual under the pines. Our setting is the beautiful Hikawa Gorge and cedar scented Forest Therapy trails of Okutama.

Pre-registraiton required.

WHEN: Saturday, December 6th
TIME: 9:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Okutama, Hikawa Gorge

REGISTRATION: Click link in bio to website, then click registration.

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Ritual coiled basket with Tussar “raw/wild” silk and indigo dyed thread. Working with materials from nature that have ve...
25/11/2025

Ritual coiled basket with Tussar “raw/wild” silk and indigo dyed thread. Working with materials from nature that have very little processing allows me that feeling of being close to the land and the people who harvested, spun, and dyed these materials. I love the rough rawness of this silk produced from the closest layer to the silk work in the cocoon and done without harm to the worm itself.

What a delightful community gathering at in Meguro where participants engaged in postcard and letter writing in the com...
24/11/2025

What a delightful community gathering at in Meguro where participants engaged in postcard and letter writing in the company of others. Human connection through shared stories and explored written words meant less time spent engaging with tech and screens.

Special thanks to for the beautiful space, to the hard workers making yummy drinks and nibbles at and to and for providing snazzy smartphone nap-sacks for our devices to take a nap!

LAST DAY TO REGISTER is tomorrow!Join Tokyo Unplugged Village for an afternoon of PEN, PAPER and WORDS: The Lost Art of ...
21/11/2025

LAST DAY TO REGISTER is tomorrow!

Join Tokyo Unplugged Village for an afternoon of PEN, PAPER and WORDS: The Lost Art of Letter Writing ✍️. Grab your favorite pens, ink, stationary paper, postcards and envelopes and engage in some reflective time with others around written word & expression.

Th intention of this gathering is to promote quality human interaction in real and slow time, build community and engage in less screen time. 📵

Sunday, Nov 23, 1-3:30pm

Location for this event is the lovely Community Cafe of Impact HUB Tokyo located near Meguro station. A special atmosphere that fosters creative communication connection and collaboration.

FREE to attend with one drink order at the cafe upon arrival.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Follow link in bio to website, then click registration.

This event is coordinated/facilitated by Michelle, owner and founder of Slow Life Experience and the Japan-based Director for Unplugged Collaborative/Global Day of Unplugging Movement. She offers community connection events focused on slowing down and connecting in with self and others.

Komorebi through the momiji. ☀️✨🍁 🍁
18/11/2025

Komorebi through the momiji. ☀️✨🍁

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Michelle. Slowlife@gmail. Com
Tachikawa, Tokyo

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About Michelle...

Michelle has been teaching yoga and mindfulness for over ten years emphasizing the principles of slowing down and being present with the complex experiences of being human. Michelle's intersection with yoga and meditation came in her late twenties after being diagnosed with cancer and spending two years navigating balance in the midst of a life-threatening disease. In addition to battling a terminal illness Michelle has experienced trauma and loss in her own life. She credits yoga and mindfulness for giving her the tools to self-regulate and manage her stress in times of grief, fear, and vulnerability. Michelle believes her yoga and meditation practices have improved her ability to become a better listener of herself and others while also teaching her the humble practice of acceptance.

With a masters degree in Mental Health Counseling focused on somatic psychology for trauma, Michelle's style of teaching is trauma-informed, person-centered, and fully accepting of all individuals from all walks of life. Michelle has worked as a internationally certified yoga therapist both in private practice and in clinical settings with her focus primarily on clients who have navigated trauma, grief, and loss. This includes working with active duty military members and individuals who are living with spinal cord injury, brain injury, cancer, chronic and life-threatening diseases, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.

Michelle specializes in training yoga teachers at all levels in their careers. She continues to provide trainings, workshops, and retreats in Asia and the United States in Yin Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teaching, Yoga Ethics, Mindfulness Practices, Somatic Practices, and Meditation.