{"id":10867,"date":"2023-05-22T20:56:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T11:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/?p=10867"},"modified":"2026-01-12T23:18:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:18:33","slug":"atelier-ume-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kota-yoshida.com\/en\/atelier-ume-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Meditation in Kota’s Atelier surrounded by Paintings in Tokyo | Reviews | Qi+Meditation | Kota | Oneness Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Art Meditation in the Atelier surrounded by Paintings | Feedback and Reviews | Qi+Meditation | Kota | Oneness Artist<\/h3>\n
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Art + Meditation = Energy + Meditation<\/h1>\n

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The meditation session held in my self-created atelier,
\nEnergy + Meditation<\/a>, has successfully concluded.<\/p>\n

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In 2023,
\non the full moon day of May 6th
\nand the half-moon day of May 13th,
\nthe session was held in connection with the moon.<\/p>\n

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To all the participants,
\nthank you so much for joining.<\/p>\n

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I hope this experience will prove beneficial
\nin some way in your future life.<\/p>\n

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As the host and a participant myself,
\nthis became an irreplaceable
\nand truly wonderful experience for me.<\/p>\n

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One day,
\nwhen I happen to see a full moon or a half moon in the night sky,
\nI am certain I will remember this experience.<\/p>\n

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Whether or not I will hold another session in the future is still undecided,
\nbut if that time comes, I hope you\u2019ll join again.<\/p>\n

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Below are some of the participants' impressions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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I felt as if I was being told, \u201cIt's okay\u201d and I almost cried.<\/h3>\n
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It was my first time meditating, and I was so focused<\/p>\n

on following the breathing techniques and body movements<\/p>\n

that I\u2019m not sure if I truly entered a meditative state.<\/p>\n

However, as I surrendered myself to the words of Kakitani-san<\/p>\n

and the sounds of the instruments, I experienced a strange sensation.<\/p>\n

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The vibrations of the instruments were incredibly soothing,<\/p>\n

giving me a feeling as though my consciousness was expanding like water.<\/p>\n

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Then,<\/p>\n

Abyss<\/a>,<\/p>\n

while staring deeply at the painting in front of me,<\/p>\n

I felt as though it was telling me,<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s okay as it is. You\u2019re fine.\u201d<\/p>\n

I was almost moved to tears.<\/p>\n

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I am grateful to have had such a precious experience,<\/p>\n

and I deeply appreciate both Kota-san and Kakitani-san.<\/p>\n

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\u25a0Who would I recommend it to?<\/p>\n

To those seeking solace,<\/p>\n

and those who wish to find inner peace.<\/p>\n

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I even feel a kind of attachment to the pictures because I see them through my own filter.<\/h3>\n
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I\u2019m a beginner at meditation.<\/p>\n

At first, I thought an hour would feel long, but in such an amazing space filled with pleasant guidance, music, and good energy, it passed by in no time.<\/p>\n

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After meditating, I felt both the refreshing sensation of sweating a lot and the comfortable drowsiness you get after napping to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n

It was an indescribably unique experience.<\/p>\n

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Perhaps because my senses felt sharpened, every piece of art I saw appeared beautiful, as if it directly reflected the meaning I was searching for.<\/p>\n

Because I viewed the artwork through my own personal filter, I even felt a kind of attachment to it.<\/p>\n

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If you have a favorite piece of art, I highly recommend experiencing this firsthand.<\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Who would I recommend this to?<\/p>\n

To those who are constantly caught up in thoughts or worries all day long, with no time to relax.<\/p>\n

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CY<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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I could dive deeper into the world.<\/h3>\n
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The setting was excellent.<\/p>\n

As a meditative approach led by an experienced instructor, the session incorporated the playing of instruments such as singing bowls, verbal guidance, and being surrounded by art pieces on all sides.<\/p>\n

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Compared to meditating alone, I felt like I could dive into a much deeper world.<\/p>\n

Both my mind and heart felt refreshed.<\/p>\n

Thank you for such a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Who would I recommend this to?<\/p>\n

To those who are interested in meditation but hesitate because they don\u2019t really understand it, or to those who want to experience an extraordinary space.<\/p>\n

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YTK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Finally, my brain essentially rested.<\/h3>\n
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This was my first time meditating.<\/p>\n

Even when I usually rest alone and let my mind wander,<\/p>\n

I often catch myself thinking things like,<\/p>\n

\"Oh, that happened yesterday,\"<\/p>\n

or \"I need to go buy that before it runs out,\"<\/p>\n

and so on endlessly. I realized that, without noticing,<\/p>\n

I am constantly in conversation with myself, using my brain.<\/p>\n

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Experiencing the complete cessation of all these thoughts<\/p>\n

felt like my brain was finally able to truly rest.<\/p>\n

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Being surrounded by Kota's artwork<\/p>\n

added to the comfort of the space,<\/p>\n

making it an incredibly soothing experience.<\/p>\n

Thank you so much.<\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Who would I recommend this to?<\/p>\n

To those who find life difficult or struggle to accept themselves.<\/p>\n

To those looking to reset their feelings.<\/p>\n

To those who wish to cultivate more peace of mind.<\/p>\n

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Ayumi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What came to mind in the midst of feeling tight is the true awareness that I usually suppress.<\/h3>\n
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Focusing on my breathing, posture, and the position and<\/p>\n

orientation of each part of my body while maintaining<\/p>\n

a state of concentration and emptiness\u2014two seemingly<\/p>\n

opposite mental states\u2014was surprisingly challenging.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not sure if I was doing it correctly, but at some point,<\/p>\n

I slipped into a sort of dazed state,<\/p>\n

which was different from falling asleep.<\/p>\n

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I couldn\u2019t resist this feeling with my own willpower,<\/p>\n

and while it felt intense,<\/p>\n

it was also comfortable in a way,<\/p>\n

and by the end, I felt refreshed!<\/p>\n

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During the moments I found challenging,<\/p>\n

thoughts arose that I was told<\/p>\n

were my true, suppressed consciousness.<\/p>\n

Accepting those thoughts made me feel lighter again,<\/p>\n

and now I feel more optimistic.<\/p>\n

Thank you so much!<\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Who would I recommend this to?<\/p>\n

To those who want to detox their mind,<\/p>\n

refresh themselves,<\/p>\n

or experience something mysterious.<\/p>\n

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ahhawanya<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Facing the painting artworks = facing myself<\/h3>\n
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Surrounded by beautiful paintings in a comfortable atelier space,
\nI was able to have an extraordinary meditation experience
\nwith great sounds, scents, energy, and wonderful people.<\/p>\n

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First, we were taught basic yet logical knowledge such as
\nhow to sit, posture, and breathing techniques
\nin a clear and easy-to-understand way using text materials.<\/p>\n

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Then, maintaining the posture and breathing method we learned,
\nthe gentle and dreamlike guidance by Kakitani-sensei's voice and instruments
\nfelt incredibly soothing.
\nThere were even moments when I almost fell asleep without realizing it.<\/p>\n

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During the meditation, I experienced tingling sensations
\nin parts of my body due to the breathing technique.
\nI was told this was evidence of energy starting to flow,
\nwhich was fascinating to learn.<\/p>\n

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When the session moved to meditating while looking at paintings,
\nI found myself in a state of \"facing the artwork = facing myself.\"
\nI could gratefully receive profound messages,
\nboth from the depths of my own heart and the vast universe.<\/p>\n

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I was able to truly achieve a meditative state and felt deeply satisfied.
\nMoving forward, I hope to establish a meditation habit,
\neven if it\u2019s just for one minute a day. Thank you so much.<\/p>\n

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The combination of a meditation professional and an art professional
\nfelt like a perfect match.
\nI\u2019m looking forward to a sequel!<\/p>\n

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\u25a0 Who would I recommend this to?<\/p>\n

Those interested in meditation,
\nthose interested in art,
\nthose who are always busy,<\/p>\n

the curious,<\/p>\n

those seeking mysterious or mystical experiences,
\nthose who want to improve their lives,
\nand those who want to create beautiful memories.<\/p>\n

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K<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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