Yakuzen is the food therapy based on TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) theory, selecting various foods and medicinal herbs, according to the Season, Living Environment and Psychical Condition.
Based on the cycles of YING and YANG and Five Elements Theory, it has the advantage of having updated the ingredients necessary for its practice so that everyone can draw inspiration from it.
Human body may be influenced by season’s transition or by stressful daily life, and loose a good balance of Ying and Yang or Five Elements (fire, water, wood, earth and metal).
Herbal medicine dishes based on Chinese traditional medicine, kanpō, 漢方 is called "yakuzen 薬膳" in Japan.
Yakuzen it is based on the Asian philosophy of “Ying Yang (陰陽 cool or warm)” theory, and "Five elements”; fire, water, wood, earth and metal. Our body condition is influenced by the changing environment. In Japan, there are five seasons; spring, summer, autumn, winter, and rainy season. Food is to adjust your "qi" 氣, blood 血, and water 水 in your body. Yakuzen is about knowing yourself, and your living environment.
By understanding the wisdom of Yakuzen, you will know the healing effects of food. Good food selection will support balancing your physical and mind condition. Yakuzen is about knowing yourself and nature surrounded by you, and making the right selection on food.
The main purposes of Yakuzen:
- Strengthening the constitution and promoting good health and nourish of Body & Mind
- Preventing and assisting in the treatment of Diseases
- Promoting recovery of Health
- Slowing down the Aging Process
- Keeping beautiful Skin
- Healing seasonal Body troubles
What is Japanese Medicinal Food?
Japanese Medicinal Food (Yakuzen) refers to dishes made using ingredients and cooking methods that suit each person’s physical conditions based on ideas from oriental medicine. Japanese medicinal food helps to relieve illnesses and adjust imbalances in your body, and it is also useful for symptoms such as cold sensitivity and physical fatigue.
YAKUZEN provides dishes that suit 8 types of body conditions. You can find out your current health condition by answering the questionnaire in our app. The menu has also been designed so you can easily choose the dishes that are suitable for your type. You can improve your health by enjoying our selection of food and drinks that suit your condition.
By answering the questions on the dedicated app in the app store, you can understand more about your type. The 8 types are expressed in an easy-to-understand way with illustrations.
My Yakuzen offer:
- Yakuzen Cooking Classes/Workshops/Seminars/Lectures.
- Yakuzen Diet- Coaching.
- Yakuzen – Anti Aging/ Hormonal Balance & Menopause Supporting/ Beauty Skin/ Mindfulness/ Holistic Well-Being/Relaxation/Energizing/Digesting.
- Yakuzen Adviser/ Vegetarian Cooking/ Medicine Tea Blend (Create Your Own Yakuzen Blend from Local Herbs).
- Nutrition Cooking/Supervisor.
- Yakuzen Cooking for Life/Anti Aging.
- Yakuzen Medicine Food vs Superfoods.
Testimonials
The "Bliss in me" retreats is an exceptional time in which you will be able to quiet your mind and go deeply within yourself. Agnieszka Kowalska - a yoga teacher, globetrotter and a great organizer has carefully selected beautiful and peaceful places where you will be able to feel your inner strength, energy and piece of mind away from touristic distractions. The retreats are perfectly designed to achieve the above thanks to amazing, tranquilizing nature, daily yoga routine, meditation at sunset and at dawn, relaxing massages, light and healthy vegetable-based meals. It truly is the best gift you can present yourself.
Barbara P.
Uczęszczanie na jogę u Agnieszki to czysta przyjemność. Zajęcia prowadzone są wspaniale i profesjonalnie. Agnieszka to ciepła, miła i otwarta na wszystkich osoba. Jest małej postury ale ma wielkie serce. Dzięki tym zajęciom moje życie się bardzo zmieniło. Jestem wyciszona, spokojniejsza a za razem otwarta duchowo. Marzę o tym aby z Agnieszką jeździć po świecie i ćwiczyć jogę. W tym roku jadę na Bali! Serdecznie polecam zajęcia z Agnieszką!
Joanna S.
There are many yoga teachers around and many places you can start to practice. The point is not to jump in the big water without an introduction, without understanding how and what way yoga will change your body and mind. I've had a goal which, with help of Agnieszka is closer and closer. Her advise and guidance is really priceless. I would recommend her service from a bottom of my heart. It's not only the yoga practice. It's her insight to your body and mind as a whole and guiding you further and further but respecting your own pace. Thanks to that I know my limits and... also know how to extend them. Great motivation!
Anna W.
I took part in quite a few of Agnieszka’s classes and I do wish to recommend them to every and single one person interested in improving their life through yoga. They are fun, they are light, they are a pleasure to participate and last but not least – they work. Agnieszka has this unique ability to meet your particular needs and make the sequence work it’s best exactly where you need it most. Every time it left me feeling both relaxed and energetic in my body and mid. Oh, and do try her private classes!. They’re a real yoga masterpiece!
Beata Maia G.
Agnieszkę poznałam w jednej ze szkół jogi w Warszawie. Byłam początkującym joginem, który nie wiedział za bardzo o co chodzi w świecie jogi. Agnieszka wprowadziła mnie w ten świat , pokazała czym jest joga i nauczyła mnie filozofii, która jej towarzyszy. Dzięki niej zmieniłam całkowicie swoje życie!!!!! Nie wyobrażam sobie praktykowania jogi i medytacji z nikim innym. Jest najlepsza z najlepszych nauczycieli!
Zosia C.
I first met Agnieszka at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in the Bahamas where she was further deepening her knowledge of yoga. We then reconnected in Tokyo were she was again developing her practice and her teaching. She is a very committed and authentic teacher and I very much look forward to her overseas retreats.
Maria N., Tokyo
I would recommend Bliss In Me to anyone that has been practicing yoga & meditation and wants to rediscover its power and beauty. You will spend amazing time with Agnieszka and you will build friendships meant to last a life time. Bliss In Me walked me through a journey of discovering knowledge and understanding the true meaning of yoga & meditation via the direct path of self-inquiry. Agnieszka’s authenticity and humility make her a wonderful yoga and spiritual teacher, and I am so full of joy for having chosen her retreats.
Louise M., NY
Rewelacyjna Agnieszka Kowalska! Kompetentna, niesamowicie zaangażowana z wielką pasją wprowadza i zagłębia nas w tajniki jogi, przenosi nas nie tylko fizycznie ale i mentalnie w zupełnie inny wymiar, tworząc wyjątkową atmosferę!
Bliss In Me to niezapomniane wakacje! Niepowtarzalne krajobrazy i urokliwe zakątki dedykowane porannym i wieczornym spotkaniom z jogą i medytacją, które zachwycając, jednocześnie otwierają drogę do oczyszczenia ciała i duszy! Dopełnieniem całości są wspólne, kameralne spotkania prze stole! Odpoczynek, medytacja, skupienie i wyciszenie.. Z Bliss In Me czas przestaje istnieć…
Joanna D
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend attending a Bliss In Me retreat to any of my friends or yoga students! I was really impressed with the variety of things which were included in such a short space of time; a delicious vegan food, daily practice of yoga & meditation, trips, inspiring talks and beautiful Greece island! I think that Agnieszka is very talented and inspirational teachers and to be honest I just feel very lucky to be able to come and take her classes and learn so much as a student and also get ideas for my own teaching.
Ken N., London
Joga z Agnieszką Kowalską to wspaniałe przeżycie! Dla nas, uczniów jogi, wybrała najciekawsze miejsce wypoczynku łączące nastrój, ciszę i spokój z jednoczesną możliwością korzystania z uroków plaży i standardowego wypoczynku. Agnieszka zaraża pasją i zamiłowaniem do wyzwań. Jest doskonale zorganizowaną podróżniczką potrafiącą realizować najtrudniejsze zadania. Podczas zorganizowanego przez nią wyjazdu nauczyłam regenerować psychicznie i redukować stres. Ćwiczenia w wymiarze mentalnymi i fizycznym nadały nową jakość mojemu życiu.
Dziękuję Ci Agnieszko! Rezerwuję dla siebie miejsce w tym roku na Lefkadzie!
Celina S
Już od dłuższego czasu praktykuję jogę z Agnieszką i z ogromną ciekawością czekam na pierwszy czerwcowy wyjazd Bliss In Me do Grecji! Wreszcie wszystkie cudowne plany i pomysły Agnieszki realizują się w rzeczywistości. Świetne miejsce, doskonałe terminy - na pewno zbierze się wspaniała grupa ludzi, którzy szukają idealnych warunków do praktykowania jogi i medytacji. Do szybkiego zobaczenia na Lefkadzie!
Jakub K.
Agnieszka Kowalska to genialna i profesjonalna nauczycielka jogi i medytacja. Prywatne lekcje z Agą pozwoliły mi odkryć niezwykły świat medytacji i jogi. Jestem pod ogromnym wrażeniem jej pasji i zaangażowania Agnieszka to ciepła i bardzo sympatyczna osoba, zawsze uśmiechnięta i optymistyczna. Już nie mogę się doczekać wyjazdu do Gracji ! Szczerze polecam !
Edyta J.
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About Me
My name is Agnieszka Kowalska and I would like to invite you to join me in my Yoga & Meditation journey.
We will be pursuing Bliss and Happiness. So now please close your eyes and imagine a beautiful beach, a radiant sunset, the salty smell of the sea, the fresh breeze on your face and a wonderful sense of freedom – this is what we call Bliss, an ideal condition of happiness and self-realization.
Here and Now, Bliss In Me…
So, do not open your eyes, listen to your body and mind, stay here with me. In the pursuit of Happiness…
My Yoga
My yoga background is Sivananda Yoga – a holistic combination of five essential elements – proper exercises (Asans), proper breathing (Pranayama), proper relaxation (Savasana), proper diet (Vegetarian) and Positive Thinking combined with Meditation.
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