Indulge in a truly relaxing and wellbeing-enhancing experience with this unique workshop led by Camille Pierson, blending ancient traditions with modern mindfulness. This two-part workshop invites you to explore the healing properties of matcha tea and the calming benefits of meditation, creating the perfect balance for body and mind.
Part One: The Art of Matcha
Discover the fascinating world of matcha, renowned for its rich antioxidants and health benefits. Camille will guide you through the origins and cultivation of matcha, teaching you how to identify the differences between high and low-quality matcha. Through a blind tasting session, you’ll refine your palate and uncover your preferred matcha variety. Once your favourite matcha is chosen, Camille will demonstrate how to craft the perfect cup of matcha tea and a creamy matcha latte, elevating your tea experience to a mindful ritual.
Matcha has been a cornerstone of wellness for centuries. Buddhist monks as far back as the 9th century prized matcha for its ability to enhance meditation, combining energising properties with a sense of calm. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, matcha is known to boost energy without jitters, reduce anxiety, enhance concentration, support brain and cardiovascular health, and even improve skin from within. This ancient elixir is the ideal foundation for the workshop’s second part.
Part Two: Guided Meditation and Self-Massage
After savouring the delights of matcha, transition seamlessly into an extended guided meditation practice. Perfect for beginners, the session will include a calming self-massage technique designed to relax your nervous system, a soothing body scan meditation, and a deeply immersive guided visualisation. This meditative experience will help calm the “monkey mind” – those racing thoughts and distractions that often hinder relaxation – and leave you feeling grounded, centred, and refreshed.
Matcha and meditation are natural allies, both promoting focus and tranquillity. As life’s demands often leave us juggling too much, this workshop offers a restorative pause, helping you reconnect with yourself. The workshop’s unique combination of mindful matcha preparation and meditation makes it an ideal choice for anyone looking to boost their wellbeing.
Whether you’re a matcha enthusiast or new to mindfulness practices, this workshop is a perfect opportunity to slow down, learn, and nourish your body and mind.
