SPRING & RAGA TEA
Where Sound Meets Stillness & Prāṇa Meets Qi
Spring Raga & Tea is an invitation into one of those rare moments, where the ancient art of music, tea and nature gently restore the rhythm within.
Join internationally respected musician Shivam Rath and Iya Omi Tola for a unique seasonal gathering where the ancient traditions of Indian Raga and Chinese Gōngfū Tea come together in an atmosphere of beauty, presence and connection. Held at Ecoasis Mami Wata at the foothills of Wollumbin, in the Temple Garden Tea House, positioned on the Songline Grid and facing true north towards the majestic Mt Wollumbin.
What to Expect
Traditional Gōngfū Tea Ceremony with seasonal Chinese teas
Live meditative Spring Ragas on the Crystal Slide (Chaturangi)
Group singing and simple call-and-response participation
Deep listening, reflection and mindful connection
A beautiful mountain setting overlooking Mt Wollumbin towards sunset
An intimate afternoon of tea, music and community
Families are warmly welcome | Suitable for children aged 3 years and over
For parents wishing to fully immerse themselves in the experience, an optional professional childcare service is available nearby in a safe, nurturing and nature-friendly environment. | Supervised by experienced childcare professionals
Our host, Iya Omi Tola, Serving tea in ceremony since 2009, Iya Omi Tola honours a traditional Chinese tea lineage, where tea is offered not as a performance, but as a quiet practice of harmonisation, presence and authentic human connection. Drawing upon years of study and practice, she will guide a traditional Gōngfū Tea Ceremony, sharing carefully selected seasonal teas with mindfulness, warmth and grace.Throughout the afternoon, Shivam Rath will perform the evocative sounds of the Crystal Slide (Chaturangi) through traditional Indian Spring Ragas attuned to the surrounding nature both meditative instrumental music and also at times inviting participants into gentle call-and-response singing and simple vocal practices inspired by the ancient Indian Classical system of Raga. No musical experience is required—only a willingness to either sing, listen, breathe and explore.
(Read More info on Shivam @ https://www.crystalslide.com/shivam-rath)