The Administrator

As the coordinator of the retreat Willow Verkerk is enthusiastic about making the experience a rewarding one. She has known Jiho Kongo since she was two, as a close family friend and later as a Zen teacher.

Willow practices and is certified to teach both Ashtanga and Sivananda Yoga. Outside of Yoga, she has a strong background in dance, Pilates, weight training and nutrition. Willow has worked as an English Teacher in Japan and holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, she is working on two books and preparing for her move to Belgium where she will study Continental Philosophy at the Catholic University of Leuven.