Kamakura Mindfulness Tea Ceremony Experience

meaning of Cha no Yu, and the traditional tools used during the session. Participants will spend most of this 2-hour experience in the workshop area, guided step by step by facilitator Miki. First, you will experience the tea ceremony as a guest, receiving matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets while learning how to observe, appreciate, and enjoy tea mindfully. Next, you will learn the basic movements of table-style tea ceremony and use traditional tea utensils, including a tea bowl, tea whisk, tea scoop, and fukusa. You will also practice simple breathing and posture. Finally, you will prepare and serve matcha yourself as a host. This quiet, hands-on moment allows you to connect Japanese tradition with breathing, posture, gratitude, and presence. A Step-by-Step Mindfulness Tea Ceremony ・Introduction to Cha no Yu and the flow of the session ・Experience tea ceremony as a guest ・Enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets and matcha ・Learn basic movements and tea utensils ・Practice breathing and posture ・Prepare and serve matcha yourself ・Review & photo time