Introductory course 1

✨ Japanese Aesthetics for Your Modern Life 🌿

1.Introduction & Foundations — What is Japanese Aesthetic?

• Philosophy of Japanese beauty (Wabi-Sabi, Ma, Kokoro, etc.)

• Basics and connections of tea ceremony, ikebana, incense　（お香）, and Noh （能）

• Overview of the course and goal-setting exercises

• Simple breathing and meditation practice to center the mind

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2.Ikebana（生け花） & Minimalism — Natural Beauty and the Art of Ma (Space)

• Basic principles of ikebana and examples

• Meaning of Ma (negative space) and how to apply it in daily life

• Simple ikebana arrangement practice using easily available flowers or branches

• Exercise in creating a minimalist, harmonious space

3.Tea Ceremony（茶道） Rituals — Refining Mind and Movement

• The spirit of the tea ceremony and daily rituals inspired by it

• Demonstration of a simple way to prepare tea at home

• The heart of hospitality and expressing gratitude

• Mindfulness meditation during tea time

4. Washitsu　（和室）, operation and ritual manner —

• Washitsu history and ritual

• Washitsu structure and design

• How to use washitu, compare traditional and modern life

• Q&A when you have Washoku (和食）in the Washitsu

５. Integrate & Personalize — Creating Your Daily Practice

• How to combine Japanese aesthetics to fit your lifestyle

• Designing seasonal rhythms with scent, flowers, and tea

• Creating a personalized self-care and lifestyle plan

• Q&A and personalized feedback session

You may select from one session, as below;

1 session : $50 x 1 = $50

4 session (1-4) : $50 x 4 -= total$200

5 session (1~5) $50 x 5 -discount $30 = total $220