Herbal Tea, Herbalism, Relaxation, Self-care

New Tea: Lavender Lift

Have you, like me, been a little TENSE lately? Then I am delighted to share this new tea with you.

Lavender Lift tea
Lavender Lift – tulsi, marshmallow, and lavender, all grown chem-free in Chelsea, Michigan

I’m calling it Lavender Lift and it’s one of those teas that is greater than the sum of its parts. It’s tulsi, marshmallow leaf, and a little bit of lavender. Some kind of magic happens when you put them together! I admit, I am not the biggest fan of lavender, because too much of it can taste like grandma’s soap. But wowza – I cannot get enough of this tea. The tulsi has that hard-to-define fruitiness. Just enough lavender gives it complexity (without tasting like soap!).

With the first sip of this, my shoulders finally relaxed from their seemingly permanent position jammed up by my ears. I took a deep, freeing breath. I was able to keep focusing on that sensation of letting my shoulders drop expanding my breathing, and as I did that, the tension just seemed to melt out of me.

Was it a fluke? Am I the only person it affects this way? I don’t know! But given all the 😬 in the world right now, I hope it works for you, too.

Did I mention it also tastes dreamy? Like a calm June evening when the fireflies come out.

Relaxation

Tea Monk Needs an Ox, Right?

Ok, so I’m Psalm for the Wild Built, the tea monk drives an electric-assist “ox bike,” not an actual ox. But this weekend…

Hamilton and Burr

I learned about oxen and even got to try driving them!

No reins, just relationship.

It was difficult, fascinating, and astonishing. The last thing I learned that took this much coordination was tai chi.

Fenhaven, Herbal Tea, Relaxation, Somatic therapy

Tea and Repose June 17 7-8pm

May’s Tea and Repose event at the Alchemy Holistic Collective in downtown Chelsea was a huge hit! Folks loved their unique tea blends and the hour of deep relaxation.

These events are also a very affordable way to get a taste of somatic bodywork!

A few quotes from participants:

Can we do this every week?

-Lisa

It’s amazing how such subtle movements just keep unwinding me!

– Stacey

I bet we’re all going to sleep really well tonight!

– Jennifer

The event is $20 and takes place at the Alchemy Holistic Collective 105. E. Middle St., Chelsea, Michigan. Space is limited! Pre-register here: Tea and Repose

A palette of herbal tea ingredients in glass jars
I’ll blend you a custom tea to suit your mood and palate
Participants relax supported by cushions as Emily circulates giving somatic adjustments.
You’ll experience two mini-adjustments during the “repose” part of the evening