What we’re about
This group is for people who like self-improvement, adventure, communication and meeting new people. This meetup group is about creating connections with yourself and with one another. Members can join to challenge and improve their own abilities and social skills.
What we do: sit in front of another person, whom you often don’t even know, and look that person in their eyes. That’s all. It’s that simple, yet it can achieve so much. In Japan, a country where eye contact is usually avoided, this is especially powerful!
Expect to leave with many new friends and a sense of deep connections with others. The events are open to anyone. Usually, there are drinks and snacks available and you are free to network and speak with anyone you like. Here's an example of what it's like.
More about the group:
What is eye-gazing?
Eye-gazing has been practiced for thousands of years in Buddhist, Tantric and Sufi traditions. In a world where we're often rushing and don't stop to look each other in the eye, it's a simple yet powerful way to increase your connection with yourself and others.
Who practices it?
Anyone! This isn't for couples or dating - it's about human connection.
What's the benefit?
Studies have found that gazing at someone for a few minutes is enough to noticeably increase intimacy, empathy and connection. Oxytocin goes up. Your heart rate slows. Your blinking actually starts to sync.
Eye Gazing Tokyo is hosted by Tokyo-based blogger and entrepreneur, Misha Yurchenko, and is part of the Higher Consciousness Japan network, where we host events related to meditation, yoga, and more, with the goal of elevating our awareness and getting a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other. And also, just to have fun!
Check out a video from our past event here! --> Eye Contact Tokyo Even Nov 2022 @ Sangubashi
Come join our Online Community on Discord to connect with like-minded people and discuss meditation, yoga, breathwork, fasting, etc.! We’ll also do some online meditations in the group :) —> https://discord.gg/Z64MY3wFYe
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⚠️ An important note about No-Shows: We have a limited number of space for this event. If you can’t attend, please cancel your RSVP so that others can join. Repeated no-shows will result in you getting kicked out of the group.
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