Stephanie Samuels has had a lifelong passion for all things tea, a love that began in childhood when her mother gifted her a little red and white table with four matching chairs. What started as daily high tea at that table evolved into something much more profound. Tea became a lifelong companion and a reflective teacher, laying the foundation for her deep interest in meditation, yoga, and wellness.
As a health and wellness professional, Stephanie’s teaching is deeply informed by her own daily practice and over 25 years of experience in the wellness industry. She is a Level 1 MBSR Certified teacher, Kripalu Yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, licensed Massage Therapist, tea educator, budding Herbalist, and a lifelong student of contemplative studies.
Stephanie currently owns a wellness studio in Round Rock, where she offers a range of services including massage therapy, holistic skincare, tea tasting experiences, one-on-one movement sessions, and online MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) classes. Her accreditations include Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Aesthetician, Kripalu Yoga Certification, Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification, Watsu Practitioner, MBSR Teacher Level I Certification through Brown University, and Tea Educator.
Be sure to visit with Stephanie Saturday over lunch at the Pop-Up Market when she will share mindful tea sipping and conversation.
Friday 4:00-5:45pm
Shiva/Shakti Flow 
Feminine energy is often associated with receptivity, intuition, and nurturing qualities while masculine energy is thought to embody strength, action, and determination. In this Hatha Yoga class we’ll explore finding balance between effort and ease as we flow in and out of more challenging asanas while integrating deep inner listening and receptiveness.
All levels, Intensity – 6, 80% asana, 8% meditation, 2% pranayama, 10% discussion.
Saturday Lunchtime
Community – Tea Table (by picnic tables outside the dining hall)
Please stop by this year’s communitea table hosted by tea enthusiast Stephanie Samuels and experience how the simple act of mindfully sipping tea, allows us the opportunity to be in the present moment and to connect with each other in a way that is deep and meaningful. Together we will sip beautiful teas curated during Stephanie’s travels and experience tea as a mindfulness practice. No purchase necessary. Come enjoy tea and be in community!