Tea Ceremony
Cha Dao | The Way of Tea
Sunday, October 6th | 10-11:00 AM
Energetic Exchange: $40
Dr. Byron Henry, founder of Inner Steep, will lead this event. Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate experience for all participants.
Tea Ceremony: an intentional sitting meditation with living tea that guides stillness, introspection and connection to your higher self.
Living Tea is a bridge connecting you with nature, spirituality and deep self-reflection. Embrace the stillness, slow down and let each sip open your heart to the wisdom it seeks. Connect to the organic, natural teas cultivated from the forests of China that have been living in connection with humans and the Earth for thousands of years.
These teas carry a vibrancy and energy that is expressed and felt in ceremony.
Event Schedule
Please arrive between 9:45 and 10:00 AM. The event will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and doors will close with entry no longer permitted to maintain the integrity of the ceremony.
9:45 AM - Doors Open
10:00 AM - Introduction to Tea Ceremony and this ancient tradition
10:15 AM - Meditation, preparation and sharing of tea (3-5 rounds)
11:00 AM - Shares, community & connection
Location
This event will be held in an event space located next door to Ebb & Float - Downtown. Look for the courtyard with a tree beside our building and follow the ramp up to the double doors. We will be there to greet you.
What to Expect
Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony is done in silence. Upon arrival, your facilitator will offer a brief introduction to this ancient medicine and tradition and share his connection to this practice.
You will be invited to settle into the sacred space with a brief meditation. Gently attune to the highly intentional preparation and carefully curated serving ritual. Allow your presence to become captivated by the slow flow of this subtle, yet bold teacher.
This entranced sacrament will be replicated for three to five rounds.
This practice of silence and intention will bring your awareness to the present moment, allowing you to turn inward and explore your truth.
Benefits of Living Tea
Increase awareness and presence
Reduce anxious thoughts
Boost immunity and fight Inflammation
High in antioxidants
What to Bring
Meditation cushions and blankets will be provided for all attendees to sit comfortably on the floor.
Bring a water bottle to stay well-hydrated
Bring a notepad and pen to journal any insights or guidance you receive
Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing
To best prepare, please refrain from eating a heavy meal or drinking caffeine 2 hours before the session.
How to Register
Space is limited to only 10 tickets! Sign Up Up for this event in the Events Room section of our booking site. Event tickets are non-refundable, but you may transfer your ticket to another person if you can no longer attend!
Event Cancellation Policies
All event ticket sales are final. Event tickets are non-refundable, but you may transfer your ticket to another person if you can no longer attend.
Parking
Free parking is available in any space in the Ebb & Float surface lot located on the south side of the building (look for the Warehouse District Mural). If this lot is full, free street parking is available on 5th St on Sundays.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please email info@ebbfloat.com
Practitioner Bio
Meet Your Tea Ceremony Facilitator
Byron Henry’s journey with tea began in Nepal in 1999 and has continued to deepen and mature over the last 25 years. Byron is a student of CHA DAO, The Way of Tea.
Through ceremony and exploration of spiritual rituals and the medicinal path, tea has become a profound plant medicine teacher in his life. The art and ritual of tea ceremony have shown him how to offer and share the beauty of this natural medicine to others so they can create their own relationship.
Byron is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Columbus, OH. The incorporation of CHA DAO into his life has greatly affected how he interacts with patients, friends and all lives he crosses paths with.
