Your Guides
John O'Connor
John O’Connor is a Master NLP Instructor, somatic coach, and meditation guide whose work empowers men and leaders to move beyond conventional success into authentic, embodied presence. With over 15 years of experience as a massage therapist and bodyworker, he integrates somatic awareness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and intuitive inquiry to help clients transform fear-driven reactivity into clarity-driven action.
Over the past decade and a half, John has worked with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high-achievers to surface subconscious patterns, uncover deeper values, and lead from a place of integrity and resonance. His men’s work, ranging from immersive retreats and ongoing circles to one-on-one coaching is designed to cultivate vulnerability, self-leadership, and meaning-centered legacy.
A devoted practitioner of tea meditation, John approaches tea as both a personal spiritual practice and a shared ritual that deepens presence, listening, and connection. Whether facilitating strategic offsites or guiding transformative men’s work, his approach blends rigorous skill with deep compassion, inviting transformation not just through discipline, but through devotion to one’s inner journey.
Suki Sohn
Suki Sohn is a meditation and energy teacher with over three decades of dedicated practice, guiding others to access clarity, presence, and their own inner wisdom. Her path weaves together mastery in Feng Shui, training in Korean energy studies, and deep experience as a shamanic and Tantric Buddhist practitioner.
Alongside her spiritual work, Suki brings the grounded perspective of a seasoned strategic advisor, having worked with entrepreneurs and Fortune 100 companies alike. She currently serves as a board member and Treasurer of Tara Mandala, an international Buddhist retreat center in Southern Colorado, where she helps steward both vision and resources.
A devoted tea ritualist, Suki blends the meditative art of tea with timeless wisdom traditions to create spaces of beauty, stillness, and connection. Her workshops are as much about learning techniques as they are about experiencing a profound shift—leaving participants grounded, clear, and inspired to bring these practices into daily life.
DAY 1: Saturday
Clearing the mind,
Grounding in the body
9:30 AM – Welcome & Orientation
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Arrival tea & light refreshments
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Introduction to tea meditation and workshop intentions
10:00 AM – Tea Meditation
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Guided mindful tea session
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Sensing presence through the body and breath
11:15 AM – Reflection & Dialogue
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Sharing key insights and felt experiences
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Understanding the link between stillness and clarity in decision-making
12:15 PM – Lunch Break
1:30 PM – Guided Meditation Practice
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Techniques for mental quiet in high-demand environments
2:15 PM – Tea Meditation in Nature (weather permitting)
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Reconnect to calm and clarity as you immerse yourself in the grounding presence of the natural world.
3:15 PM – Integration Session
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Journaling prompts to connect insights to personal and professional life
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Group discussion on applying presence in leadership and communication
DAY 2: Sunday
Cultivating Inner Knowing
9:30 AM – Tea Meditation
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Gentle breathwork to arrive fully
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Light morning tea to awaken focus
10:00 AM – Reflection & Dialogue
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Exploring tea as a bridge to intuitive insight
11:00 AM – Applied Intuition Workshop
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Exercises to recognize, trust, and act on inner knowing
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Real-world professional scenarios and decision-making practices
12:15 PM – Lunch Break
1:30 PM – Tea Meditation
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Working with silence as a catalyst for insight
2:15 PM – Practical Presence
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Strategies for maintaining calm and clarity in high-pressure situations
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Building a daily micro-practice with tea or breath
3:15 PM – Closing Circle
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Final reflections & key takeaways
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Setting personal intentions for integration post-workshop
In two days of guided tea meditation, step out of the noise, anchor into deep presence, and tap the clarity that fuels wise decisions.
For professionals who lead, create, and live with purpose.
Tea Meditation Weekend:
Clarity. Presence. Inner Knowing.
Step away from the noise and into a space of deep stillness.
In this immersive two-day workshop, you’ll learn to quiet the mind, sharpen focus, and access your inner wisdom using the ancient art of tea meditation.
Designed for professionals seeking clarity and resilience, this experience blends meditative ritual, guided reflection, and practical tools to bring lasting calm and insight into your daily life.
In the quiet pouring of tea, the mind begins to settle. The steam rising from the cup becomes a mirror, reflecting the deeper layers of our being. This is more than a tea ceremony. It is a practice of returning to yourself.
Tea becomes our teacher, a portal to our deepest inner wisdom.
Every leaf a lesson in patience, every pour a gesture of devotion, every sip an invitation to trust what is already within you.
No prior meditation or tea experience is needed. Simply bring your curiosity, your breath, and your willingness to slow down.
What to Expect
We will gather in a quiet, intentional space. Through a sequence of guided presence practices, silence, and gentle reflection, you will be supported in dropping beneath the noise of daily life to hear the quiet voice within.
In this workshop, you will:
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Learn how to use tea as a gateway to stillness and clarity.
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Cultivate deep presence through guided meditation and mindful ritual.
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Awaken your inner knowing by listening, not with the mind, but with the whole body.
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Experience tea as a bridge between the seen and unseen, the outer world and your inner landscape.
You’ll leave with:
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A felt sense of connection to your inner wisdom.
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Tools to bring deep presence into everyday moments.
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A new relationship with tea as a meditative ally.
The Experience
Over two immersive days, you’ll be guided through:
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Mindful Tea Sessions – Slow, intentional tea ceremonies designed to cultivate awareness and calm.
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Guided Meditations – Practices to deepen focus and access intuitive insight.
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Reflective Dialogue – Space to integrate insights into your personal and professional life.
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Practical Application – Strategies for weaving presence and inner knowing into daily work and decision-making.
No prior meditation or tea experience is necessary.
This is a workshop for leaders, creatives, and professionals who want to lead with clarity, presence, and purpose.
Please note: Schedule and agenda are subject to change to best support the group’s needs and the flow of the workshop.
Investment
$1,500 per person
Enrollment is limited to 10 participants to ensure a spacious, personalized experience.
Early registration is recommended—spaces fill quickly for this intimate workshop.
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For out of town participants, please reach out to suki@sukisohn.com for accomodation recommendations.
Registration Deadline:
Please register by October 5, 2025
Date & Tme:
Saturday, October 10: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday, October 11: 10AM - 4PM
Location:
Longmont, Colorado
(15 min North of Boulder)