Kikuno Hyodo lives in Kyoto with her husband, a traditional Japanese wood craftsman (sashimono). A practitioner of tea ceremony for 17 years, she recently began the "Chabako (tea box) Journey,” an initiative to connect people through tea.

Welcome to "The Path of the Mystic: A Way of Being for Our Times" – a transformative journey through the mystical traditions that have illuminated the human experience across cultures and epochs. In this 8-week class, we embark on an exhilarating exploration of the wisdom, practices, and insights of mystics from ancient Greece and Egypt to the vibrant tapestry of India, the profound spirituality of the Middle East, and the spirituality behind the diverse paths of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Paganism.

Kikuno Hyodo lives in Kyoto with her husband, a traditional Japanese wood craftsman (sashimono). A practitioner of tea ceremony for 17 years, she recently began the "Chabako (tea box) Journey,” an initiative to connect people through tea.

Kikuno will be performing bondemae, an abbreviated tea ceremony, served on a tray. Simple and informal, the bondemae or tray ceremony is a perfect and meditative way to enjoy a delicious bowl of matcha and enter a place of peace within you.

Kikuno Hyodo lives in Kyoto with her husband, a traditional Japanese wood craftsman (sashimono). A practitioner of tea ceremony for 17 years, she recently began the "Chabako (tea box) Journey,” an initiative to connect people through tea.

Relax and let go as you allow the sound of over 20 instruments to take you inward on a sound and musical journey to attune to the inner sound, and to your true self.

The purpose of the retreat is for you to completely relax, let go of worldly concerns, and connect more deeply with who you truly are and with what breathes and sustains you.