(CO)Create a mindful way of living – from Tea & medicine CerEMONYS
Appreciating the way of nature and the simple things in life, through a mindful, meditative and yet transformative Tea Ceremony that we call ‘Cha Dao’ 茶道 rooted in ancient China (around 5000 years of history). This is the power of making a conscious ritual in our times, that after experiencing the realness in it, we know we can always come back to this present place to just be, relax, heal and connect to what’s within and beyond us.
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves – slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future. Live the actual moment. Only this moment is life.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh, The Miracle of Mindfulness
Fluid Tea Events for All Occasions, All Backgrounds:
PRIVATE SESSION (<5)
For the private Tea Ceremony (ancient Kung-fu Style), Leila will present specially selected tea (Oolong or Pu’er) and guide you through a meditation that cultivates mindful process and fluid flow in a harmonious atmosphere that improves our taste bud and all the senses, health and soul. Fresh sweets will be paired to enhance the taste of the tea. Perfect for deepening your own mindful practice or celebrating special occasions with your loved ones.
(Location: Leila’s home in Amsterdam)
GROUP GATHERING (10-30)
It gets better when we are together. Tea brings people together heart-to-heart and opens up more safe space for more possibilities, that’s why the ceremony is often combined with other mindful and creative practices such as Arts, Yoga, Breath work and Plant Medicine. We have the vision to build a community where conscious events are co-created with tea as the opening. Monthly donation-based events available for everyone.
(Various Locations: Nature, Kokopelli, Odessa)
TEAM BUILDING (5-20)
With the world getting more chaotic, businesses getting more back to normal and us getting busier around the clock, a tea ceremony is a gentle way to reconnect among colleagues to find the common ground – it’s relaxing, interactive, recharging and meaningful. Your team will embark on a serene journey with a guided meditation through tea that leaves them calmer, more focused, and more able to face the challenges of everyday life as well as professionally.
(Location at your choice: Offices, Event Space)
1:1 Coaching in Mindfulness
To explore the Dao/Tao of nature and how to feel more present and alive, through a balanced integration of practicing mindfulness (Yin) and following your intuition to create something meaningful to you (Yang). It’s not about achieving. It’s not about ‘doing nothing’. Leila is happy to share her own transitions fluidly among different sides (East + West, Reality + Spirituality, Everything + Nothing). Supported by her own gift and her self-reflective faith with inspiration from her roots (Chinese, American). Embodied Plant Medicine, Tea and Arts as the main channels have everything she feels passionate about – mindfulness, senses, spirituality, history, creation, connection and more.
Online Courses – The Art of Tea
To make tea, tea ceremonies and the spirit of tea and plants available to more people, you can find online courses – they are live, interactive, peaceful and personal. You will learn how to start your own tea practice or ritual, how to listen to tea and nature/Dao, how to integrate your mindful tea relationships to daily life. We will explore how we can create moments of deep connection and why they are incredibly important if we want to live life more lively, with joy and passion, with deep intimacy. The more we pause and deeply listen, the more grace, compassion and gratitude will fill our souls. Including access to free monthly community tea sits where we sip, share and connect.
ABOUT ME
Leila is a certified ‘tea master’ for a variety of Tea Ceremonies such as Kung-fu, Matcha, Meditative, and fluid styles. She also has many years of experience in plant medicine and plant-based segments. You can often find her facilitating tea ceremonies/journeys and co-creating a safe place with other mindful practices like yoga, sound journeys and intuitive arts. She has a mixed background of both the East and the West, and have transformed herself from living the corporate life into a sustainable lifestyle doing and offering what she loves. She felt drawn to bridge her vision connecting both sides (reality and spirituality) in her own ways to make the world a slightly better place. She loves sharing her vision to exchange our gifts (her gift is the mindful aliveness), and integrating the ancient wisdom and her rooted traditions into a mindful yet grounded lifestyle.
She guide curious souls into the Way Of Nature (Dao/Tao). Through Cha Dao (tea ceremonies), plant medicine, co-created mindful practices, carefully curated courses and 1:1 integration couching. She helps others feel and practice the art of living mindfully and experience the connection to the simple joy of being. She creates a safe and connected space to find presence and savour the moment.
“Life changing experience! This is our first time doing meditation + tea rituals and a new door have just opened for us! Awesome meditation session! After the first breathing exercise my husband and I already feel so relaxed! The room is absolutely beautiful and Leila and her partner are such welcoming hosts – her partner even played us some tunes on his hand pan!! Definitely will recommend!”`
— Melina, for the Private Tea Ceremony
“I had the good fortune of participating at Leila’s tea ceremony and it was a very recharging and reconnecting experience. It really brought mindfulnes and awareness and made me enjoy the present moment so much. You do not only enjoy tea but also a taste of oriental culture. Leila is a wonderful human and the perfect person to guide you through this experience. She is full of good vibes and her voice is soft and soothing. I recommend this experience with Leila!”
— Andrei, for the Group Tea Ceremony
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mindful Tea Ceremony with Zen Meditation + Handpan Sound Journey
Moychay Tea Club, Amsterdam
Oct 29, 2023
11 AM – 13 PM
We are back to the beautiful tea club in Amsterdam, Moychay on Sunday, Oct 22 from 11-13 to share a mindful experience through an ancient Tea Ceremony by Leila with a Handpan Sound Journey by Musician Leela. For this mindful Tea Ceremony (‘Cha Dao’ 茶道, to experience the way of nature through tea within yourself), your host Leila will present specially selected tea (Shu Pu’er Tea) for the restorative fall season and guide you through a tea meditation that cultivates mindful process and fluid flow in a harmonious atmosphere that brings us together and improves our taste and all the senses, health and soul. You might feel a greater connection within yourself and with nature in this ceremony. Tasty and fresh sweets will be shared and paired to enhance the senses.
Sacred Guayusa Tea Ceremony and Handpan Sound Journey
Yurt of Mahara, Amsterdam
Nov 11, 2023
15:00 – 17:00
You are invited for a medicine (functional) Guayusa Tea Ceremony and a lay-down Handpan Sound Journey on Saturday, November 11 from 15-17 at the beautiful yurt of Mahara, in the middle of a peaceful garden of Amsterdam. This is specially for curious souls and those who are interested to explore traditional and natural healing medicines around the world, in a sacred ritual setting for health benefits, deeper connection and self-healing with the sounds of handpan in harmony with nature. The plant medicine is sacred Guayusa tea. For indigenous tribes, Guayusa Tea has been a part of their tradition and wisdom keeping for over 2000 years. Guayusa is often celebrated for sharpening the mind’s focus, providing heightened awareness into consciousness and giving a sustained energy release. It’s rich in antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals – which can all work to balance overall wellbeing and body/mind.
Fluid Art and Tea Ceremony (Restorative Fall Edition)
Lisart Studio, Amsterdam
Nov 12, 2023
17:00 PM – 19:00 PM
(Restorative Fall Special 
) Happy to invite you for a unique, creative and peaceful collaboration of Tea Ceremony + Fluid Art on Sunday, November 12 from 17-19 at the beautiful Lisart Studio at the heart of Amsterdam. Let’s have fun and rest together with a mindful Tea Ceremony, then to make intuitive art expressions with creative freedom to ‘colour’ your fall season. We will co-create a safe, creative and connected space where you can feel free to express yourself without judgements through making arts and being present.
Fluid art is a free-style format of ‘pouring’ colours and shapes on a canvas to flow with what’s present in the moment and in you, using your intuition and free expressions. Guidance will be provided, so no previous art experience is required, just bring your authentic self and an open attitude.
Micro-dose Tea Ceremony with Yoga (‘Loving Kindness Meditation’ Special)
Kokopelli, Amsterdam
Nov 19, 2023
14:00 – 17:00
You are invited for our Micro-dose Tea Ceremony and Yoga (‘Loving Kindness Meditation for All’ Special Edition) on Sunday, November 19, from 14-17. The event (in English) will happen in the private space of the famous smart shop of Kokopelli, at the beautiful heart of Amsterdam overlooking the peaceful canal water. This is the special edition with an addition to a collective Metta/Loving Kindness meditation as an ancient tradition and collective prayer. In Pali — a language that’s closely related to Sanskrit — “metta” means positive energy and kindness toward others. We believe this is much needed in the challenging times to bring us together, send and vibrate from our presence into love, peace and compassion for the greater world.
Restorative Medicine Day Retreat in Amsterdam
Kokopelli, Amsterdam
Nov 25, 2023
13:30 – 20:00
Enjoy your Saturday at Restorative Medicine Day Retreat in a beautiful oasis in Amsterdam. Here, in this yoga temple we will take you on a journey for your body and mind. If you are looking for an active rest but can’t schedule the whole weekend for it, we have just the right solution for you. No need to leave the city. Just take a deep breath, put some comfy clothes, get on your bike and join us. This retreat can help move through challenging emotions, energies and bring back present moments. It will also help quiet the mind in the busy world we live in, and brings creative insights & new patterns into daily life, that we can not often express through only words. Together, we wish to find a safe, sacred and connected resting space for deep healing, emotions, manifestation and call in prayers/wishes for the future.
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