Teasthetic, Fou Gallery, and ONACNY invite you to step into a moment of calm with our Sound Healing and Tea Ceremony, a two-hour retreat designed to bring tranquility to the heart of city life. The event includes two parts.
Dates and Time
Session 1: Sunday, Feb 16, 1:00–3:00 PM
Session 2: Sunday, Feb 16, 4:00–6:00 PM
Sound Healing
Experience a transformative journey combining the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls and chimes with guided meditation and live singing. The facilitator's voice weaves gentle, heartfelt melodies and intuitive chants to deepen your connection to the present moment and your inner self. This sound bath is designed to help you release stress, restore balance, and elevate your energy. Sound healing works by aligning your body's vibrations, clearing energetic blockages, and promoting a state of harmony.
Tea Ceremony
In China, tea has a history spanning over 2,000 years and holds a significant place in the culture, serving as both a spiritual experience and a means of self-cultivation. In a serene Chinese tea ceremony, participants embark on a delicate journey of sensation and aesthetics. Guests gather around a thoughtfully designed and meticulously arranged tea stage, listening to the gentle bubbling of mountain spring water over the stove. Their gaze follows the tea artist’s focused and tranquil movements, tracing the flow of water through the tea vessels, and quietly awaiting the tea leaves to unfurl in the teapot. During the sipping, the refined and fragrant flavor of the tea draws the mind away from the trivialities and noise of everyday life, immersing it in the beauty of the present moment. This brief yet profound tea ceremony reconnects us with our inner selves, awakening a refined awareness of our sensations and emotions.
Includes two courses of premium Chinese tea and a handcrafted, low-calorie dessert.
Meet Our Hosts
Gong Mengyan is a tea artist, pursued in-depth studies of Chinese tea culture after earning her Ph.D. from Tsinghua University in 2015, apprenticing under the highly innovative tea master Li Shuyun. Mengyan has collaborated with institutions, such as Penn State University and Tea Arts & Culture, as well as art and cultural venues like Fou Gallery, host numerous tea gatherings and educational events. In 2023, she founded the Teasthetic Studio, with a mission to spread the tradition of Chinese tea art and culture in a modern and innovative manner by drawing inspiration from contemporary life and art.
Kendra Valentine is a Medicine woman, energy healer and teacher, ordained Minister and a compassionate and embodied facilitator. Kendra has been doing Healing work most of her life and has been on her medicine path since 2016 to help people remember what healing is possible for them.
Wen-Chi 'Little Owl' is the founder of ONACNY (Oklevueha Native American Church of New York). As a dedicated spiritual leader, Little Owl has been instrumental in establishing a community that embraces urban shamanic practices and earth-based healing traditions. Through ONACNY, Little Owl and her team offer sacred ceremonies, workshops, and integrative practices aimed at fostering personal growth and spiritual awakening.
Join us for a peaceful and mindful experience!
Registration is required, with an admission fee of $65. Limited to only 15 participants per session, ensuring a deeply immersive experience for each attendee.
Tickets for this event are sold on our co-host’s website. Teasthetic event vouchers cannot be used to purchase tickets.