As the seasons shift from spring to summer, so does our energy — moving from inward growth to joyful outward expression. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist wisdom, this...
As winter thaws into spring, we enter a season of emergence, vitality, and growth. Rooted in the wisdom of the five elements, this reflection explores the wood element’s connection to...
"The human heart is the center of a territory with no boundaries."Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée The boughs of the Subalpine fir, Blue Spruce, and Ponderosa Pines grow heavy with...
Welcome to the Summer Seasonal Tea Club, a curated offering that invites you to align with Nature’s rhythms through the quiet, joyful ritual of tea. Rooted in ancient Taoist wisdom...
This week, we've been reflecting on the subtle power of space—within our bodies, in our surroundings, and in the moments that exist between each gesture, each breath, and each thought....
As autumn settles in, I’ve been thinking about the value of turning inward—slowing down, releasing what no longer serves us, and returning to what truly matters. Simple rituals, like Leaves...
Tea Practice: Anchor in Your Body The tail end of Earth season invites us to pause and reconnect with our center before the subtle pull of autumn begins. This practice...
Earth asks us to integrate—to notice what has arisen, to digest our experiences, and to bring them into balance and clarity. One of its lessons is attention: paying close care...
Tea Practice: Steeping Presence, Harvesting Gratitude Gratitude is the heart of a realized Earth Element. It’s the recognition that every breath, every cup of tea, every moment of presence is a...
Even in the midst of a busy life, the Way of Tea offers us a chance to pause and notice the richness that’s already here. Through small gestures, quiet attention,...
Pausing Into Awareness Our lives are full of motion, obligations, and distractions. Pausing — even briefly — gives us a chance to notice what is happening within and around us....
This Week in Practice: The Comfort Zone of Tea — and the Surprise of Discovery It’s human nature to find something we enjoy and stick with it. When it comes...
Reflections on Generosity, Earth Energy, and Connection In the quiet moments of tea, it’s natural to turn inward—tuning into breath, sensations, and the stillness that grows as the leaves steep....