This guided meditation is a visualization of the act of making tea.
Connecting mindfully to the act of making a cup of tea.
Find your comfortable shape,
Whether that's seated,
Standing,
Or laying down.
Whatever shape feels most supportive to you.
Soften your focus or close the eyes,
If you're comfortable closing the eyes.
The ritual of making and serving tea can be found all over the world.
The connections to ceremony and traditions can be found throughout history.
The meanings it has for individuals,
For families,
For countries is vast.
The simple act of making tea connects us.
It grounds us and balances us.
It offers us ritual.
It offers structure.
It nourishes us.
It can help to settle our emotions and feelings.
It can help calm us.
What does this act of having tea mean for you?
Is it the start to your day?
Is it a midday break?
Is it something you have after a meal?
Is it something you enjoy when sharing a snack?
Tune into your awareness.
Connect with your breath.
Notice how you're breathing in this moment.
Notice how you're feeling.
What sensations are you experiencing in your body and in your mind right now?
Take a few mindful breaths.
Breathe into your belly.
Breathe into your heart.
Breathe into your head.
As you wait for the water to boil,
Prepare your teapot.
Select your cup you wish to fill.
Select the tea you wish to make.
Listening to the sounds of the kettle as it signifies the water is ready.
As the sound falls away,
Reach out for the kettle and lifting it up,
Feel the weight of it in your hands.
Feel the weight through the arms.
Feel the weight through your whole body.
Let the weight of the kettle ground you.
Take a few mindful breaths.
Breathe into your belly.
Breathe into your heart.
Breathe into your head.
As you begin to pour water into your teapot,
Listen to the sounds of the water as it fills the pot.
Let the sounds of the water help you feel calm and relaxed.
Take a few mindful breaths.
Breathe in calm.
Breathe in softness.
Invite stillness into your whole body as you breathe.
Watch the steam rise.
Watch the water take on the color of the tea.
Focusing on the movement,
Let the water come into your body.
Watch the water take on the color of the tea.
Focusing on the movements of the steam as it rises and disappears into the air.
Focusing on the swirls of color of your tea as it spreads into the water.
It spreads into the water.
Feel centered and balanced.
Take a few mindful breaths.
Breathe into your belly and feel soothed.
Breathe into your heart and feel balanced.
Breathe it into your head and feel focused.
Pouring your tea into your cup.
Feel the weight of the teapot.
Listen to the sounds of the tea fill your cup.
Feel grounded,
Calm and relaxed.
Allow the sounds of the tea filling your cup soothe you.
Tune into your awareness.
Notice how you're breathing in this moment.
Notice how you're feeling.
What sensations are you experiencing in your body and in your mind right now?
Take a few mindful breaths.
Breathe into your belly.
Breathe into your heart.
Breathe into your head.
Taking the cup into your hands.
Feel the warmth from the cup spread into your hands.
Let the warmth spread into your whole body.
Feel the sensations of warmth flow through your body.
Lifting the cup closer to your lips.
Smell the subtle aroma of your tea.
Feel the steam swirl around your nose.
Let the scent and the warmth fill you up.
As you take your first sip,
Feel the tea touch your lips.
Feel the tea as it fills your mouth.
Feel the taste.
Experience all the sensations of this first sip.
Let the warmth of the tea expand.
Feel it fill your whole body.
Take a few mindful breaths.
Breathe into your belly.
Breathe into your heart.
Breathe into your head.
Feel nourished.
Feel safe.
Feel connected.
As you continue to enjoy your tea,
Connect and tune into your awareness.
Notice how you're breathing in this moment.
Notice how you're feeling.
What sensations are you experiencing in your body and in your mind right now?
Take your time and enjoy this moment for as long as you need.
And when you're ready,
Gently open the eyes and continue on with your day.
