Step into a moment of stillness and sip your way into presence.
Rooted in Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese tea traditions, this guided tea meditation invites you to slow down, open your senses, and enter the ritual of brewing as a portal to inner clarity. With each pour, a story unfolds, drawn from myth, folklore, or ancient wisdom, paired with a koan (a contemplative riddle that lingers like steam above the cup).
Together, we sit in silence and reflection, allowing the rhythm of tea to lead us back to the heart; this is where the sacred and the simple meet.
This is a practice of seeking beauty in the mundane, of finding poetry in a warm cup, and presence in every gesture.
Whether you come for grounding, inspiration, or connection, you are invited to remember the wonder always available in the here and now.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Titi Joerres, yoga instructor
Age: 16 and older
Course number: WELL060
Instructor
Titi Joerres, yoga instructor
Titi Joerres has been a dedicated student of yoga since the early 2000s and has learned to apply yoga in all aspects of her life, on and off the mat. She has a master’s degree in education, a 500-hour yoga certification, and is nearing completion of qi gong training. Joerres is known for her terrible dad jokes, childlike spirit, and ability to create space for her students to be playful and connect with their true selves. At the same time, her calm demeanor invites students to slow down and embrace the beauty of life through simplicity. Mentored by Gabriel Halpern, Chicago’s “Grandfather of Yoga,” she aspires to stay true to yoga’s roots by incorporating all eight limbs of yoga in her teaching. She goes above and beyond to ensure that students of all backgrounds have access to yoga practices and the freedom to access their most authentic selves.
What to Know
This program meets indoors.
Be prepared to sit on the ground for the duration of the event environment. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or cushion to sit on.
Program Schedule
This program meets during these times; choose your sessions. Pricing is per session.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Founder’s Room, Thornhill Education Center (parking lot P-21), West Side
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Founder’s Room, Thornhill Education Center (parking lot P-21), West Side
