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 What if your next breakthrough came not from a boardroom…but from a bucket of cold seawater and the quiet hiss of steam rising from sauna rocks?In this week’s episode, I sit down with Kirsty Carver, wild wellness pioneer and founder of Soul Water Sauna, whose work blends heat, heritage and healing in magical ways. Kirsty’s story is full of unexpected pivots - from artist and hairdresser to mother of three and community builder.But at its heart, it’s about reclaiming ritual, redefining connection, and remembering how to feel again.In This Episode:You’ll discover:* How Kirsty’s Iceland detour lit the spark for her sauna story* Why sauna is a sensory ritual, not just a place to sweat* The ancestral wisdom behind whisking, heat and herbal tools* Why she always carries secateurs and string (!)* The profound crossover between tea meditation and sauna ritual* What’s next for Scottish sauna culture (hint: it involves a festival!)Sauna as Ritual, Not RoutineKirsty reveals a world of sauna rituals beyond the obvious:* The Aufguss: a German towel ritual blending scent, steam and choreography* The Whisks: bundles of birch or lime used to manipulate steam, exfoliate skin, and calm the mind* The Sound Bath: where crystal bowls and intention meet heat for a deeper inner stillness* The Scented Salts: infused with essential oils and rubbed gently into skin as aromatic medicineBut here’s what struck me most:“The ritual is listening… to the steam, the scent, the sound. It’s less about what you add, and more about what you notice.”Just like making a cup of tea.Just like living with presence.What’s Next for Kirsty?The Fringe: This summer, Soul Water Sauna became the first ever sauna to appear at the Edinburgh Fringe, introducing wood-fired ritual to curious passers-by.The Festival: In October, Kirsty is hosting a Wellness Gathering in Granton, bringing together sauna guides, yoga teachers, breathworkers, sound healers and even a new tea created by me and eteaket especially for the event.The Vision: To co-create a uniquely Scottish sauna culture, rooted in local community but inspired by traditions from Finland to Lithuania. One that invites folk songs, forest stories, sea swims - and cups of tea - into the heat.What You’ll Walk Away With:* A deep appreciation for why ancient rituals still matter in modern life* Ideas for reconnecting with nature, even in the middle of a city* A new way to think about presence, embodiment and sensory mindfulness* Permission to slow down, do less, and feel moreMini Practice You Can Try Today:Kirsty’s Tip for Your Tea Routine:“If you can, go outside. Put your feet on the grass. Open a window. Breathe in the air. Let nature remind you there’s something bigger than the to-do list.”Let that be your Tea Mind moment today.Links & Resources:* Visit Soul Water Sauna* Follow Kirsty on Instagram: @soulwatersauna* Explore the Tea Routine PDF to start your own 3-minute ritual* Learn more about the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Report mentioned* Try making your own sauna whisk… Let’s Stay ConnectedMake sure you’re getting eteaket’s Tea Mail to be the first to discover our new tea.Ways to connect with me 💬DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/ Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica xThe Tea Mind is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theteamind.substack.com/subscribe
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