Yoga & Sightseeing Tour
hosted by Carrie J Meyer, MA, RYT
former resident of Kyoto and Registered Yoga Teacher
May 21st-31st, 2012
Consider a very special, nine-day, ten-night sightseeing experience of the incomparably beautiful temples, shrines, gardens, and more in Kyoto, the ancient and modern, cultural capital of Japan. This small-group tour, created and led by former Kyoto resident Carrie Meyer, integrates an optional once-daily yoga practice with excursions to several world-class sights and remarkably ambient places in Kyoto.
Although Kyoto could be an overwhelming experience of what to do if one did not know how to navigate there, Carrie has striven to offer a rich, yet balanced, itinerary and a lovely, while cost-effective, tour. Some of the most fulfilling experiences may include meandering through temples along the Philosopher’s Path, gazing mesmerized at incomparably elegant, masterfully designed Kyoto gardens, appreciating the ancient 
ambience and nuanced architecture of preserved Buddhist and Shinto structures, the simple dedication of shrines, whether in high-profile areas or hidden pockets of neighborhoods… Of course, there’s the culinary experience of Japan, traditional arts, museums, modern marvels, shopping, and so much more. While the itinerary will be richly filled with excursions to beautiful places, there will also be free time to pursue personal interests or rest.
What previous participants say about Carrie’s Kyoto tour:
“Carrie did an amazing job of researching, planning, and selecting sights, activities, accommodations, and restaurants. The tour was a perfectly paced, fascinating time in Kyoto. I never felt rushed, nor did I ever feel restless. We saw beautiful places, ate wonderful food, and stayed in comfortable lodgings. Carrie’s knowledge of Kyoto and familiarity with Japanese language and culture ensured that the whole tour went smoothly and seamlessly. In short, this was an incredible experience, start to finish. I felt very well cared for (and cared about). Thank you, Carrie!” – Breck Jones
“My Kyoto trip was exceptional, in the main because it combined a large number of learning options with a tremendous amount of freedom to relax and simply enjoy what was off the menu. Kyoto is a beautiful city with an incredible history. It also has very good transportation systems and a populace willing to help tourists. The question is, how much of Kyoto can the novice appreciate? Here is where Carrie’s insider knowledge and incredible organization made the trip outstanding. Her preparation level (including earlier visits to the city in order to explore options for us) exceeded anything I’ve encountered on other trips. Since we returned from the trip, conversa-tions with others who have visited Kyoto have made clear that we experienced far more than did they, and we clearly were provided considerably greater understanding of the regional culture. Henceforward, this is the trip I will use as the gold standard.” – Joe Sheley
“Both for seasoned travelers and for novice adventurers alike, Carrie’s tour of Kyoto is not to be missed. I’ve had the good fortune to travel extensively, and this was one of the best vacations of my life. The trip was extremely well organized. Carrie knows the area so well and has done a wonderful job of selecting the best places to visit, eat, and shop. Being able to do yoga each day – often on the grounds of a beautiful park or temple – was an added bonus. and the surrounding areas are beautiful beyond belief, and the opportunity to visit here with someone so knowledgeable about the language and culture, makes this trip a great way to experience one of the world’s most treasured places.” – Bernadette Halbrook
“This tour of Kyoto was obviously designed by a yoga teacher who once lived in Kyoto. It had an obvious flow, a perfectly-timed sequence, never rushed and we would stay in the coolest places for just the right amount of time. When I showed our itinerary to a Kyoto local, she said: “You saw all my favorite places”, which included the mountain hot springs. She also said she couldn’t believe we saw so much. There was never a moment when it felt forced, just like Carrie’s yoga classes. This trip far exceeded my expectations.” -Mike Powell
Carrie’s once-daily hatha yoga practice will accommodate all levels of experience and skill as long as there is a basic level of fitness. Carrie is a well-seasoned, registered yoga instructor who distills and integrates her original training influences in 1999 of Classical Ashtanga and Iyengar-style yoga with Vinyasa flow and the broader principles of somatic and eastern psychology. Her classes have been experienced as unique, physically satisfying, mind-body meditations based on her language and queuing, keen somatic sensibilities, and blended references to physical and energetic anatomy. These characteristics provide for as challenging or moderate a practice as is desired since she accommodates mixed levels and encourages each practitioner to customize the practice to his/her own needs and preferred intensity. Carrie’s teaching is informed by a broad academic and holistic healing background, which includes a master’s degree in psychology and certification in 
clinical hypnotherapy, and her life experience of living and traveling in mostly far eastern countries for several years.
The yoga practice on the Kyoto tour is offered only once per day due to the rich itinerary of sightseeing activity, which includes quite a bit of walking.
See more beautiful photos and find out more about this very special tour at:
http://www.carriejmeyer.com/kyototour/
Contact Carrie with any questions or to reserve your spot at info@carriejmeyer.com or call her in California at (916)705-0511.
