In-person & Live Online

Satiurday, April 4, 2026
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Price: $39
Free for Malama, Hulali  & Annual Members

Step into the world of Indian Chai! Learn how to prepare a traditional, soul-nourishing chai tea through an authentic, hands-on, meditative chai-making workshop, complete with a cooking demonstration, tasting, reflection, and an authentic recipe to take home.

You will learn about the warming, aromatic, and traditionally Ayurvedic healing properties of the spices used in chai.

This uplifting and sensory-rich workshop begins by setting a shared intention, creating space to slow down and arrive fully. You’re then guided into the vibrant world of Indian chai and spices, exploring their energetic qualities and Ayurvedic wisdom—how each unique spice supports balance, warmth, clarity, and the heart.

You’ll get to know the qualities of each spice, including flavor, smell, and its benefits.

From there, you’ll move into a meditative chai-making practice, where stirring, simmering, and pouring become a form of mindfulness in motion. The aromas, sounds, and rhythm of the process naturally draw you into presence—no rush, no perfection, just awareness and care.

You’ll then enjoy your chai the traditional way, paired with biscuits, allowing time for mindful tasting. 

We close with reflection in the community with gentle integration, helping you take the essence of this practice—warmth, balance, and intention—back into your everyday rituals.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn to make traditional Indian chai step by step
• Understand the energetic and Ayurvedic qualities of key spices
• Experience chai-making as a meditative, grounding practice
• Slow down through mindful tasting and reflection
• Connect with community in a cozy, heart-centered space
  

Participants will go home with the knowledge, recipe and confidence to make the perfect traditional chai, along with a deeper appreciation for spices as partners in wellness, presence, and daily ritual.

Facilitated by Deeshen Shah and Jade Chan, Qigong teachers and tea practitioners. Deeshen has been making Indian chai for over two decades, since his childhood in India.

This workshop invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and let chai remind you how joyful it feels to be fully present, nourished, and creatively alive.

Academy of Mindful Movement Level 1 Training

Deeshen Shah teaches Qigong at Still & Moving Center and is the co-founder of NamastetoNihao Wellness, with over 8 years of experience in holistic health. His journey began in India, where he immersed himself in meditation, which soon expanded to include spiritual learnings from eastern philosophies such as Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism and western modern science. A profound experience in Taiwan revealed his deep connection to Qigong, an ancient art that seamlessly integrates movement, breath, and meditation. This awakening sparked a lifelong dedication to helping others reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit through holistic wellness and the cultivation of life energy.

Deeshen’s path led him to follow masters in the Himalayas and beyond, refining his Qigong practice and gaining a deep well of wisdom. As an Instructor and Wellness Coach, Deeshen’s strength lies in guiding his students to tap into their own inner energy, refine routines for optimal wellbeing, enabling them to achieve profound transformation. His teaching philosophy centers on cultivating self awareness and intention.

Jade Chan is an associate Qigong instructor and wellness coach celebrated for her joyful, compassionate, and peace-centered approach to teaching. Her journey into health and wellness began with a deep passion for diverse food and nutrition, which blossomed into a broader embodiment of holistic practices like Qigong and meditation.

With a focus on helping others unlock their inner peace, she believes Qigong and mediation is a powerful gateway to holistic well-being. Jade teaches with love, mindfulness, and a genuine commitment to guiding others through deep reflection toward a harmonious life.

As a co-instructor in the Qigong classes at Still & Moving Center, and retreat host at NamastetoNihao Wellness, Jade excels at creating a nurturing, uplifting space where students feel empowered and supported.