The Art of Tranquility: Essential Oils, Tea, Music & Inner Peace

​Two hours to slow down, breathe, listen and reconnect.

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​The Art of Tranquility is an immersive Bay Area wellness experience weaving essential oils, guided breath, Guqin and Xiao music, a Chinese tea ritual, mindful reflection and participatory sound meditation.

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​Sunday, October 25 · 2-4 PM · Hayward, East Bay

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​Rather than a lecture, concert, or traditional tea ceremony, each guest becomes an active participant across five movements: ARRIVE, AWAKEN, LET GO, REFLECT, RESONATE.

​WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

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​ARRIVE — Essential oils · Breath · Sound

​AWAKEN — Guqin · Seven Steps of Silent Tea

​LET GO — Zuowang · Listening Beyond Sound

​REFLECT — Tea · Reflection · Sharing

​RESONATE — Rhythm · Voice · Shared Sound

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​MEET YOUR GUIDES

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​Peter Holmes — Aromatherapist · Educator · Musician

​Coral Liang — Guqin & Xiao Musician

​Lisa Liao — Tea Practitioner · Cultural Curator

​AGENDA

​Before 2:00 PM - Arrival Ritual: singing bowl purification and Oracle Card

​2:00-2:25 PM - Arrive: essential oils, breath and sound

​2:25-2:50 PM - Awaken: Guqin performance and the Seven Steps of Silent Tea

​2:50-3:05 PM - Let Go: Zuowang, listening beyond sound

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​3:05-3:35 PM - Reflect: tea, reflection card and sharing circle

​3:35-4:00 PM - Resonate: rhythm, voice and shared sound

​No musical or tea experience needed.

​Tip: Please wear comfortable clothing to this event.

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