The Tea Ceremony - A Mindfulness Practice with Niina - Podcast Episode 52
A coversation between Niina Ratsep and Paul Garrigan.
This wonderful meditation practice that can benefit both the person performing the tea ceremony and those observing it. This is an active form of meditation where everyone involved shares the silence and presence together. It also helps people to appreciate the beauty of the ordinary.
Book Recomedation: Tea Medicine by Aaron Fisher
Hope Mindful Compassion Show – Episode 52
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Topics Covered in This Episode of the Podcast
- What is the tea ceremony?
- What happens during the tea ceremony?
- How long does it take to complete?
- What is the purpose/benefits of the tea ceremony?
- Is the tea ceremony a mindfulness practice?
- Is it a grounding practice?
- Do the clients at Hope tend to enjoy this practice?
- Is watching the tea ceremony beneficial?
- Do some people find this easier than sitting meditation?
- Where can people learn the tea ceremony?
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