The Way of Stillness
An intimate 3 month immersion through The Way of Tea
July 2nd — October 1st, 2026
The bowl is empty, then filled, then drunk. The incense is lit and then reduced once more to ash. There is silence, then noise, then silence again. There is energy and awareness, then dissipation, only to be found again later down the way…
Nature exists in cycles of winter to summer, rest to harvest, stillness to movement.
And yet… the story we keep hearing, and that many of us are living, is burnout, chronic stress, fatigue, the wound-up feeling of never quite being able to land.
We do not let ourselves rest. We do not let ourselves become still.
In Zen and Daoist traditions, stillness is not just the absence of motion or noise. It is an active state of tranquility, clarity, and receptivity… the ground from which wisdom and aligned action arise. A way of being that returns you to your true nature.
If we intend to create change in ourselves, our families, or the work that we do, we have to know stillness. Without that knowing we spin in chaos, neither advancing nor retreating, caught in the between.
This is why The Way of Stillness exists. To be a virtual temple, tea room, and meditative space for those who want to deepen their relationship with stillness.
A space to empty. To set aside. To come back into balance. To not wish for solutions or answers, but to simply be… with all that is, in each bowl of tea, each breath of silence.
If you find yourself craving moments to yourself, or a desire to move at your own pace in this busy world, this space is for you.
If you desire to connect with other like-hearted people, and feel supported in your growing awareness, this community is for you.
Here, we come not to be taught, but instead to listen to what we already know within. To unravel. To find stillness no matter the season.
If you find yourself in these words, I hope you’ll join me in this space.
With love,
Kamryn Grace Rush
What you will receive
Weekly space to gather (Thursdays from 7:30am-9:00am PT)
Community Whatsapp thread to share questions and insights
Ceremony kit to hold your practice
(includes handmade tea bowl, tea leaves, & step-by-step guide)
Curated playlists to support your at-home practice
What you will leave with
A knowing of what it feels like to rest, and a practice to support it
A relationship with Tea and how to listen for her wisdom
A felt sense of what it means to move through life with intention
A deeper connection to your inner world
The experience of true presence, and how to come back to it
Investment
3 payments of $195.00 USD
or 1 payment of $549.00 USD
Your Questions, Answered
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This cohort waitlist opens for applications on June 11. Our first ceremony will be on July 2nd.
Once you apply, I'll reach out personally. If it feels like a good fit, I'll send you the link to complete enrollment. Space is limited to 10 people to honor the intimacy of this space.
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The intention of this space is to allow you to slow down and find stillness within yourself. To create a meditative ritual in service to your self. To build a relationship with Tea.
Every detail of this space will be taken care of for you. From the opening and closing prayers, to the music, to guided conversation. The only invitation is that you arrive as you are; ready to receive and give to our community.
The tea space is held weekly from 7:30-9:00am PT. The first hour is reserved for opening the space and ceremony. The last 30 minutes closes the ceremony and offers space for questions and community insight.
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The Way of Stillness is a 3-month cohort beginning on July 2nd and ending on October 1st.
Over the course of 14 weeks, you will open or strengthen your relationship to tea, build kindred community, and come into a deeper relationship with stillness.
You may choose to pay your dues in three installments or in one sum. Because this is a closed container, refunds are not offered once the cohort begins. To protect the integrity of each ceremony, calls will not be recorded.
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While everyone is encouraged to prioritize Thursday mornings, missing a session doesn't remove you from the container. Calls are not recorded, so the invitation is simply to return the following gathering.
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Whether you are completely new to this art form or have sat in ceremony before, you are welcome here. The Way of Stillness is a beautiful space to deepen your relationship to stillness; in yourself and in community.
A ceremony kit is included with your registration. Each kit contains a tea bowl, seasonally appropriate tea leaves, and a link to a step-by-step guide.
Your kit will be mailed to you upon acceptance of your application, or you may pick it up if you are local to Las Vegas.
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