With experience of more than 20 years, Mrs. Kyoko Kasai [Sokyo] has given tea ceremony demonstrations and lectures all over the SoCal area. Practicing Urasenke Traditional Japanese Art of Tea since her childhood, in 2003 she has completed a 6-month Intensive course at Urasenke Gakuen (Urasenke Chado Training Institute) in Kyoto, Japan. Currently teaching in Santa Barbara as a certified first degree instructor, she has regular and private classes for all levels.

For more information, please contact Sokyo directly using the contact form below or visit her website www.sbteahouse.org

Soyu has been studying at the Urasenke School of Tea under Mme. Matsumoto for more than thirty years. Her goal has been to share the teachings and experiences of Chado to students, as well as, its philosophy, beauty and enjoyment.

Soyu believes if everyone acts with a little kindness towards others, this world will be a better place to be. She founded the Yusuian Foundation, a non-profit organization, for charitable purposes, such as, to aid the victims of devastating natural disasters and to support disadvantaged children, specifically those born with cleft lip and palette.

For more information, please contact Soyu directly using the contact form below or visit her website www.yusuian.org