From Habit to Ritual: Yoga & The Art of Coffee

We often drink coffee to "wake up" and rush through the morning. But what happens when we slow down and use this sacred bean to truly awaken our senses?

Join Gaia and Juan for a unique 2-hour immersion that blends the grounding practice of Somatic Yoga with the refined art of a Colombian Coffee Ceremony. This is not just a tasting; it is a meditation on flavor, scent, and texture.

We invite you to pause, clear your sensory pathways, and experience coffee not as fuel, but as a gateway to the present moment.

I. The Preparation: Sensory-Enhanced Yoga (75 min)

Before we taste, we must clear the vessel. Gaia will lead a gentle, somatic flow specifically designed to heighten the 5 senses and prepare the palate.

• Purification (Kriyas): We use specific breathing techniques to clear the nasal passages and awaken the olfactory system (sense of smell).
• Somatic Release: Gentle movement to release tension in the jaw, neck, and shoulders, opening the physical pathways for taste.
• Tactile Grounding: Connecting to the earth to down-regulate the nervous system into a state of "rest and receive."
• Sensory Meditation: A final stillness practice to sharpen your focus before the tasting begins.

II. The Ritual: Colombian Coffee Cupping (45 min)

Once the body is open and the mind is quiet, Juan will guide you through a professional coffee cupping experience.

• The Element: Connect with the raw earth element through the texture and aroma of unground and ground beans.
• The Bloom: Observe the visual ritual and rising steam as the water meets the bean.
• The Palette: Engage in a mindful tasting of distinct varietals. You will learn to identify subtle notes—from floral to earthy—using your heightened sense of taste and smell.

• A gentle yoga practice suitable for all levels (no caffeine jitters—we move before we sip).
• A deeper connection to your own body and sensory perception.
• A curated tasting of premium, hand-crafted Colombian coffee.
• Education on the origins and flavor profiles of the beans.

We are honored to feature Mountains & Coasts Specialty Coffee, a single-origin Colombian coffee grown at high elevation. These beans are ethically sourced, roasted with purpose, and hand-selected for their complex flavor profile. This is coffee meant to be savored, not rushed.

Gaia is a certified yoga therapist, sound healer and reiki master. She loves to create experience to enrich the personal development, awareness and healing of partecipants.

Spaces are limited.

To maintain the tranquility and intimacy of this event, the exact location in Weschester, 90045 will be shared immediately after your ticket purchase.

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