e-Learning : Table Style Sado: An Easy Introduction – Part 1

Presented by Momiji / JSS

Wed. March 25, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT (Japanese)

1 hour online session (Zoom)  on table style sado, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS). *Held in Japanese

What is this session about?

Enjoy a relaxing time for your mind and body through table-style tea ceremony, in a simple and comfortable way.

In this seminar, you will learn about self-care through tea, including:

• How to focus on a single cup of tea and gently calm your mind (Cha-Zen Ichimi spirit)

• How mindful breathing and gentle movements during tea practice help your body feel relaxed

• How to enjoy setting up a tea space and using everyday items creatively

• A demonstration of table-style tea ceremony — experienced participants are welcome to make their own cup of tea with the instructor

About our Guest Speaker

Presenter: Sachiko Hata (Zaon)

Originally from Hyogo Prefecture, Sachiko Hata moved to Toronto, Canada, in 1999 and now works between Toronto and Kobe. She has a diverse background as a piano tuner, music therapist, and Japanese-language singer, and shares practices for mind and body wellness through voice yoga, art, and tea ceremony.

She began studying the Urasenke school of tea ceremony in high school and continued her training after moving to Canada. Since 2012, she has studied under Honorary Professor Shinso Kaede of Urasenke, earning her advanced certification. Currently, she teaches table-style tea ceremony, introducing self-care and well-being practices that emphasize living fully in the “here and now,” using tea as a mindful and accessible experience for people both in Japan and abroad.

Sachiko is also the founder of the well-being salon Zaon-do, where she offers practical habits for daily wellness and supports mind and body health with a view toward independent living even into one’s later years.

How to Attend

Anyone interested can attend but pre-registration required. Click the registration button below, and fill and submit it before the session date. If you have difficulty using online registration system, feel free to contact the hosting agency.

（Registration Form will open from the button above）

Those who registered, will receive an invitation email with the Zoom link and ID/Passcode, by a day before the session date from the hosting organizations. Check your junk box if you can’t find it in your inbox – Email us if you don’t see it anywhere.

【Caution!】

1. Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration

You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you “Submit” your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours. If you don’t see it, check your junk folder first, then contact JSS / Momiji.

2. Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host

Upon joining, please display your name on Zoom in ways we recognize that you registered. For example, instead of using nicknames or initials, include your first and/or last (e.g. Hanako Y, H. Yamada, Hanako Yamada) . We may not be able to allow you to enter for security purposes if we can’t recognize your name. We’ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.

※Contact JSS/Momiji if you don’t know how to change your Zoom display name.

Contact

• Momiji Health Care Society（Chikage）：416-261-6683 x.244 / ciw@momiji.on.ca
• Japanese Social Services (JSS) (Rumiko）：416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca

Zoom – First Time?

If this is the first time you are trying out Zoom, we are more than happy to help you out with downloading and using Zoom, while connecting with you via phone. Please contact us as soon as possible, to book your practice session. *Availability may be limited depending on the number of requests.

**Please note that we most likely can’t help you connecting Zoom on the day of the seminar due to limited staffing. We encourage you to book us for the separate practice prior to the seminar date.

This eLearning series is:

• Provided by：Momiji Health Care Society、 Japanese Social Services (JSS)
• supported by Family Talks Forum (FTF)