Hodoc Launches 'Hodoc Practice Lab,' a Practical Program for Unwinding Through Online Meditation and Inquiry
Hodoc, a provider of coaching and guided meditation, announced the launch of 'Hodoc Practice Lab' on May 1, 2026. This online program, priced at ¥4,980 per month, combines guided meditation with self-inquiry to foster 'body-sensed insights,' offering a continuous practice environment for business professionals amidst rising self-care demand in a stressful society.
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Hodoc (Representative: Mana Tokita / Chuo-ku, Tokyo), which provides coaching and guided meditation, will launch 'Hodoc Practice Lab,' a practical program for 'unwinding' oneself through online meditation and inquiry, starting May 1, 2026.
This program promotes 'body-sensed insights' that cannot be fully grasped through mere thought organization or journaling, by combining guided meditation with inner inquiry as a unique approach. For a monthly fee of ¥4,980 (tax included), it provides a continuous practice environment through meditation sessions, dialogue sessions, and audio work, supporting habit formation alongside peers.
Hodoc Practice Lab Service Page
Background of Service Development
【Stressful Society and Rising Demand for Self-Care】
According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, 82.7% of workers feel strong stress related to their jobs (※1). Furthermore, about half of business professionals admit to experiencing anxiety due to stress (※2), and while societal interest in well-being is spreading, the actual feeling among workers is worsening (※3).
【Needs Identified from the Beta Version】
The beta program conducted in March 2026 yielded common experiences such as 'realizing true feelings by focusing on body sensations,' 'deepened self-dialogue,' and 'eased mental tension by not judging emotions' (※4). Additionally, strong needs for 'maintaining a place to share true feelings' and 'an environment to continue practicing for habit formation' were prominently observed.
Based on these results, this service was developed as a continuous practice space to connect with one's inner self.
Service Features
【Feature ①】Unique Approach combining Guided Meditation × Inquiry
By combining guided meditation that calms breathing and releases thoughts with inquiry that opens up to the inner self, it promotes body-sensed insights that cannot be reached by verbalization alone. This approach is specialized for those who seek 'another deeper level of insight that journaling alone cannot reach.'
【Feature ②】Practice Design Utilizing the Rhythm of the Moon
Meditation sessions and dialogue sessions are arranged based on ekadashi (the 11th day from the new moon and full moon) transmitted in Sanskrit culture. Practice is deepened by overlaying the natural rhythm of the moon with changes in human inner consciousness.
【Feature ③】Easy-to-Continue Mechanism
In response to the feedback from beta participants who said 'I can't continue by myself' after the program, a monthly subscription system and regular live sessions provide an environment where practice can be continued effortlessly.
【Feature ④】Dialogue Space with High Psychological Safety
Dialogue sessions are not recorded, and advice is prohibited, with strict confidentiality enforced. Valuing the experience of 'being able to share one's true feelings' from beta participants, an environment where one can safely share their true feelings is fostered.
■ Monthly Themes (May to December 2026)
Each month, participants will engage in introspection work, meditation, and dialogue sessions according to changing themes.
May: Sharpen
June: Observe and Redefine
July: Calm and Care
August: Step back and Adjust
September: Complete
October: Sense the Signs
November: Replenish and Retain
December: Settle and Transform
■ Service Overview
Service Name
Hodoc Practice Lab
Launch Date
May 1, 2026 (Friday) launch, First meditation session on May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
Monthly Fee
¥4,980 (tax included)
Format
Online (Zoom, etc.)
Services Provided
Once a month guided meditation session (60 minutes) / Once a month small group dialogue session (60 minutes) / Monthly audio work / Daily hints / Archive access during membership period
Target Audience
Achievement-oriented business professionals, mainly in their 30s and 40s (gender neutral)
Option
Individual 30-minute sessions available for an additional fee, limited to members who continue for 2 months or more.
Service Website
https://practice-lab.hodoc.jp/
■ Organizer Profile
Mana Tokita
Engaged in new business development, primarily in healthcare, for about 12 years at a large corporation. Reevaluated her life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and became an independent coach. Has conducted over 250 sessions, totaling over 1,000 hours.
Deepened her meditation practice after traveling to Sri Lanka, and now holds meditation sessions domestically and internationally based on daily practice.
■ Sources
※1 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 'Overview of the 2023 Industrial Safety and Health Survey (Actual Survey)' (published 2024)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/toukei/list/dl/r05-46-50_gaikyo.pdf
※2 Zurich Life 'Survey on Stress Among Business Professionals 2024' (published October 2024)
https://www.zurichlife.co.jp/aboutu
This program promotes 'body-sensed insights' that cannot be fully grasped through mere thought organization or journaling, by combining guided meditation with inner inquiry as a unique approach. For a monthly fee of ¥4,980 (tax included), it provides a continuous practice environment through meditation sessions, dialogue sessions, and audio work, supporting habit formation alongside peers.
Hodoc Practice Lab Service Page
Background of Service Development
【Stressful Society and Rising Demand for Self-Care】
According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, 82.7% of workers feel strong stress related to their jobs (※1). Furthermore, about half of business professionals admit to experiencing anxiety due to stress (※2), and while societal interest in well-being is spreading, the actual feeling among workers is worsening (※3).
【Needs Identified from the Beta Version】
The beta program conducted in March 2026 yielded common experiences such as 'realizing true feelings by focusing on body sensations,' 'deepened self-dialogue,' and 'eased mental tension by not judging emotions' (※4). Additionally, strong needs for 'maintaining a place to share true feelings' and 'an environment to continue practicing for habit formation' were prominently observed.
Based on these results, this service was developed as a continuous practice space to connect with one's inner self.
Service Features
【Feature ①】Unique Approach combining Guided Meditation × Inquiry
By combining guided meditation that calms breathing and releases thoughts with inquiry that opens up to the inner self, it promotes body-sensed insights that cannot be reached by verbalization alone. This approach is specialized for those who seek 'another deeper level of insight that journaling alone cannot reach.'
【Feature ②】Practice Design Utilizing the Rhythm of the Moon
Meditation sessions and dialogue sessions are arranged based on ekadashi (the 11th day from the new moon and full moon) transmitted in Sanskrit culture. Practice is deepened by overlaying the natural rhythm of the moon with changes in human inner consciousness.
【Feature ③】Easy-to-Continue Mechanism
In response to the feedback from beta participants who said 'I can't continue by myself' after the program, a monthly subscription system and regular live sessions provide an environment where practice can be continued effortlessly.
【Feature ④】Dialogue Space with High Psychological Safety
Dialogue sessions are not recorded, and advice is prohibited, with strict confidentiality enforced. Valuing the experience of 'being able to share one's true feelings' from beta participants, an environment where one can safely share their true feelings is fostered.
■ Monthly Themes (May to December 2026)
Each month, participants will engage in introspection work, meditation, and dialogue sessions according to changing themes.
May: Sharpen
June: Observe and Redefine
July: Calm and Care
August: Step back and Adjust
September: Complete
October: Sense the Signs
November: Replenish and Retain
December: Settle and Transform
■ Service Overview
Service Name
Hodoc Practice Lab
Launch Date
May 1, 2026 (Friday) launch, First meditation session on May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
Monthly Fee
¥4,980 (tax included)
Format
Online (Zoom, etc.)
Services Provided
Once a month guided meditation session (60 minutes) / Once a month small group dialogue session (60 minutes) / Monthly audio work / Daily hints / Archive access during membership period
Target Audience
Achievement-oriented business professionals, mainly in their 30s and 40s (gender neutral)
Option
Individual 30-minute sessions available for an additional fee, limited to members who continue for 2 months or more.
Service Website
https://practice-lab.hodoc.jp/
■ Organizer Profile
Mana Tokita
Engaged in new business development, primarily in healthcare, for about 12 years at a large corporation. Reevaluated her life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and became an independent coach. Has conducted over 250 sessions, totaling over 1,000 hours.
Deepened her meditation practice after traveling to Sri Lanka, and now holds meditation sessions domestically and internationally based on daily practice.
■ Sources
※1 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 'Overview of the 2023 Industrial Safety and Health Survey (Actual Survey)' (published 2024)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/toukei/list/dl/r05-46-50_gaikyo.pdf
※2 Zurich Life 'Survey on Stress Among Business Professionals 2024' (published October 2024)
https://www.zurichlife.co.jp/aboutu