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WELL BEING & OTHER STORIES - ZINE ON TRANSFORMATION

WELL BEING & OTHER STORIES - ZINE ON TRANSFORMATION

Danielle Copperman from http://daniellecopperman.com together with Kate White created a Zine on Wellbeing & Other Stories, where they took an interview with a few women on their Daily Rituals for Wellbeing and Transformation. This is only available in hard copy, however photos of the pages with my interview are included there.

Tea, People, MeditationValerija Zujeva17 July 2019tea ceremony, zine, ‬ ‪‎tea in london‬, Danielle copperman

ROSE TEA TASTING at ROSE FESTIVAL

ROSE TEA TASTING at ROSE FESTIVAL

I held Rose Tea Tasting at the Rose Festival in Surrey.

English Afternoon Tea, Tea, Places, People, EventsValerija Zujeva3 July 2019rose, tea tasting, London tea, private projects

GAZELLI WELLBEING COLLABORATION FOR NEW MOON TEA CEREMONY

GAZELLI WELLBEING COLLABORATION FOR NEW MOON TEA CEREMONY

From Gazelli Wellbeing blog: Discover how Lera, the founder of T-Lovers found out that tea was her calling. Learn how Lera looks after her own wellbeing and what’s involved in a Tea Ceremony and Circle.

Events, Meditation, People, Places, TeaValerija Zujeva11 June 2019tea ceremony, The Way of Tea, new moon, sacred circle, wellbeing

Tea Ceremony Talk and Demonstration at CHALICE WELL TRUST in Glastonbury

Tea Ceremony Talk and Demonstration at CHALICE WELL TRUST in Glastonbury

Events, Food, Culture, Meditation, Places, TeaValerija Zujeva5 June 2019tea meditation, tea ceremony, tea wisdom, zen, buddhism, Chalice Well, Glastonbury, Chadao, The Way of Tea

T-Lovers at ShangCha- Private Networking and Premium Tea Tasting Event

T-Lovers at ShangCha- Private Networking and Premium Tea Tasting Event

Culture, Events, Meditation, People, Places, Tealera zujeva15 July 2016living tea‬, ‎global tea hut, ‪chadao‬, ‪tea ceremony‬, ‬ ‪tea event, ‬ ‪‎tea in london‬Comment

The Importance of Participating in Tea

The Importance of Participating in Tea

Events, Meditation, Tealera zujeva11 July 2016chadao, global tea hut, Plant Medicine, tea, tea ceremony, Tea Medicine, tea meditation, The Way of TeaComment

Our first Silent Tea Ceremony at Sunrise in London

Our first Silent Tea Ceremony at Sunrise in London

English Afternoon Tea, Events, Health, Meditation, Tealera zujeva10 July 2016sunrise, tea ceremony, tea events in London, tea in London, tea meditation, tea meditation in LondonComment

Full Moon Women Tea Gathering

Full Moon Women Tea Gathering

Events, Meditation, Tealera zujeva14 March 2016chadao, feminine, full moon gathering, goddess, gong fu, love, meditation, sisterhood, tea, tea ceremony, tea meditationComment

Sun Moon Lake Red Tea and Uluntu Flowers

Sun Moon Lake Red Tea and Uluntu Flowers

Events, Food, Meditation, Places, Tea, Travellera zujeva12 February 2016chadao, global tea hut, gong fu tea, living tea, tea ceremony, tea meditation, Uluntu BermondseyComment

Gluten and dairy free matcha brownies with rowan berries

Gluten and dairy free matcha brownies with rowan berries

Beauty, Health, Meditation, Recipes, Tealera zujeva25 November 2015cooking, dairy-free, gluten free, healthy recipes, japanese tea, matcha, matcha baking, matcha brownie, nutrition, recipes, rowan berries, tea meditationComment

Tea Meditation at London Bridge and blessed cranes from Japan

Events, Meditation, People, Places, Tea, Videoslera zujeva18 November 2015Globe House Yoga, london, London Bridge, mindfulness, tea, tea ceremony, tea meditation, yogaComment

This is my usual morning companion - Kabusecha green tea. When I drink it, my morning are filled with love, gratitude, inspiration and thirst for Life.
And this morning I am also reading a book. An amazing book called "From Onions to Pearls". Which acts in exactly the same way as a Kabusecha tea, only in the shape of a book! In other words it fills you with LOVE, Gratitude, Inspiration and Enthusiasm for LIFE.
It is written by a guy, who, at the age of 54, was put into prison for ecstasy production. And that's where he got awakened. All his life he was a spiritual seeker, following all spiritual practices, and trying out numerous things. He was also leading a luxurious lifestyle with private jets and several houses. And then at 54 he got into a high security prison with 32 inmates in one room, an open toilet, no air conditioning and everyone going completely crazy. He stayed there for 2 years, not knowing if he will ever get out. And that's where his sense of identity crumbled with the awakening taking place.
His teachings are the ones of Advaita Vedanta, of non duality. Every time I read his book it feels like I am at the Satsang, and each time something deep shifts in me. The way I see the world, life, other people and situations. Karma, God, Consciousness, Free Will - I suspected before that all of them are not what they seem, and this book confirmed it!
"Consciousness is All there is.
You are not the doer.
You don't have to win awakening by your own efforts.
JUST BE and know WHO you really are.
Then kick back and enjoy the parade as it passes by!"

Beauty, Meditation, People, Tealera zujeva27 October 2015advaita, books, green tea, Inspiration, japanese tea, kabusecha, love, meditation, non duality, spiritual, spirituality, tea, zenComment

Yesterday I did a private tea tour in London for three amazing girls, one of which booked it as a birthday present to herself. They also wanted to end it with the chinese tea ceremony. Usually we do tea tours in the morning and finish at a cafe, where we have tea and a dressert. But girls could only do it in the afternoon. Which was still ok (I thought), as a cafe closes at 5 or so.
However, when I came in the morning to drop off my bag with all the teaware for a tea ceremony, I found out that they close at 4pm, exactly the time, when we were supposed to arrive! After some discussion, they said that it's ok to come and sill have it, but there will be a mess, and lots of deliveries taking place. Of course it was not ideal, as in my mind, when people ask for a tea ceremony, they expect something cosy, magical, quiet and nice. And I wasn't sure if this kind of atmosphere could happen with doors slamming and deliveries taking place. But then I realised that whatever is - is. And because I really cannot do anything about it at that moment, then the tea ceremony will be perfect as it is, whatever and however it is. And so I relaxed and trusted Life that whatever will be it will be the best and the most perfect tea ceremony for that particular situation.
And the strange thing - it was. By Mind's judgement it was not ideal by all means - when we arrived at a patisserie / cafe/ bakery, all the chairs were already stack together, huge trays with desserts were moved from one side to another, lots of people walking, a photo session taking place of the owner with his desserts, and lots of discussions and talks. BUT! The girls LOVED it! They said it was the most amazing experience to be in a bakery after the closing hours, and see the life in the backstage, so to say. Every time they had a sip of tea, they then turned around to discover another huge tray full of new desserts - sometimes there were 100 brownies, the next time it was an abundance of salted caramel cakes, yet another full of strawberry ganache. Every time they had a delightful sigh, and amazement about all this abundance and beauty - almost the heaven of desserts! The owner gave us mince pies as a present, and the whole atmosphere was magical. Patisserie as a back scene, a tea ceremony with the powerful tea, friendly people, and smells of freshly baked cakes and desserts.
It all came out better than anyone expected. And that's what happens when we just relax and let life live through you, as it is - because everything is perfect already.
Thank you Comptoir Gourmand for this magical amazing experience and always supporting all our tea endeavours with your wonderful hospitality! Our Tea Tour and Tea Ceremony was amazing!

Meditation retreat at Lake Baikal

Meditation retreat at Lake Baikal

Health, Meditation, People, Tea, Teaware, Travellera zujeva9 September 2015adventure, awareness, Baikal, beauty, body, conscious dance, consciousness, dance, gratitude, listening to the body, love, magic, meditation, mindfulness, new age, presence, present moment, retreat, Siberia, spiritual, spirituality, tea, tea meditation, travel, VipassanaComment

Green Tea and Vitamin D experiment

Green Tea and Vitamin D experiment

Health, Tealera zujeva10 August 2015green tea, health, teaComment

London Tea Events in August ’15

London Tea Events in August ’15

Culture, Events, Food, Health, History, Meditation, Tea, Tea Walks in Londonlera zujeva31 July 2015london tour, meditation, tea, Tea Events, tea tour in LondonComment

London Tea Events in July ’15

London Tea Events in July ’15

Events, Food, History, Meditation, Tea, Tea Walks in London, Travellera zujeva30 June 2015london tour, mindfulness, Tea Events, tea meditation, tea tours, Tea walks, walking tourComment

Green tea and apricots

Green tea and apricots

Beauty, Health, Tealera zujeva24 June 2015green tea, health, teaComment

Matcha tea and Matcha chocolate

Matcha tea and Matcha chocolate

Tealera zujeva23 June 2015japanese tea, matcha, teaComment

"Good Morning" Tea

"Good Morning" Tea

Tealera zujeva19 June 2015green tea, japanese tea, kabusechaComment