A mindful afternoon of Japanese cooking, movement, and nourishment

Welcome spring with intention, creativity, and community.

Join us for a peaceful, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to create a beautiful and nourishing Japanese bento, move through a grounding yoga-based slow streching session, and share a mindful meal together.

This intimate experience blends traditional Japanese cooking with gentle movement and connection to reset both body and mind.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, March 22
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 132 E 6th St, Michigan City, IN 46360
Capacity: Limited to 15 participants
Cost: $50 per person

What to bring:

Water bottle
Comfortable workout or yoga clothes you can move in

All cooking materials, ingredients, and instruction are included in price.

How to reserve spot

Reserve your spot by emailing nowgo808@gmail.com. Your seat will be confirmed once your reservation email and payment for the class have been received.

What you will experience

Learn to Make a Traditional Japanese Bento

Together, we’ll prepare a healthy, colorful bento featuring soboro (そぼろ), a beloved Japanese style of seasoned, finely crumbled protein often served over rice and arranged with vibrant ingredients.

You’ll learn:

Traditional soboro cooking techniques
How to build a balanced, visually beautiful bento
Tips for healthy, everyday Japanese home cooking
Mindful food preparation practices

All ingredients and materials are provided, just bring yourself.

Move through a Gentle Flow

After cooking, we’ll transition into a 1-hour all-levels yoga-based slow stretching session designed to help you:

Ground your energy & release stress
Connect breath with movement
Cultivate mindfulness before we eat

Beginners are warmly welcome.

Gather & Enjoy Your Bento Together

We’ll close the workshop by sharing the bentos we’ve created. During this relaxed, communal meal we will savor the food, conversation, and calm we’ve cultivated together.

Expect a cozy, welcoming environment and meaningful connection.